F1 HISTORY
How many red-flagged races are there?
13 red-flagged races
What company made major investments in the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Liberty Media
How many jobs did the Grand Prix create?
Over 4500
Name one F1 driver.
Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, etc.
In what year did the first Las Vegas race take place?
1981
One negative effect that came with Formula One was?
Road closures
What street is the racetrack on?
Las Vegas Strip
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What event took place that affected the racing community?
World War II
What places make more revenue during the race because of tourists?
Casinos
Locals wanted to move the race to which location?
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
True or False: Racers have a reaction time of 0.2 to 0.3 seconds.
True
Who established F1?
Commission Sportive Internationale (CSI) of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile)
Money spent by the government to help the event is called?
Public spending
Unlike the Super Bowl, the Grand Prix has what advantage for the Las Vegas economy?
It happens annually
Why does the race take place at night?
Cooler temperatures help the cars perform better.
What does the "1" stand for in the name "F1"?
Stands for the fastest, highest-level, and top-tier category of racing.
What was one way workers got to work because of the traffic?
Shuttles or monorails
What hidden issue do critics say the $934 million from the Grand Prix doesn't show?
Money loss from small businesses
What's the speed that racers reach when they pass casinos and hotels?
200mph and up