As Las Vegas prepares to host its second Formula One
race in November, city officials are addressing concerns related to the construction
of the course along the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Construction of the course will be more methodical this year and done on a street by street basis. It promises to be less intrusive for residents, employees and tourists.
Making things go smoothly is important for residents
and tourists alike. Las Vegas signed a 10-year deal to host the race. Getting
to the resort hotels and casinos is critical for employees and tourists.
Local resident Gary Brown, who works at the Gold Spike,
said that last year the city suffered from growing pains and it was difficult
to get around.
“Frustrating, time consuming and I had to plan hours
accordingly to get to work,” Brown said.
Brown noted that he liked what he saw in the 2,000-page proposal
from F1.
"To do one section at a time, that sounds great.
That sounds like a better idea," Brown said. “…I’m an F1 fan and I’m glad
they’re here, but still, they’re taking up our time, I guess you can say."
The race is the
linchpin of a sports tourism boom in Las Vegas.
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