The Las Vegas Grand Prix track lights are on. Overhead light rigs along the Formula 1 street circuit were lit up and down Las Vegas Boulevard on Tuesday night, Nov. 10, as Vegas Daily Wire drove the Strip, from Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas past the LINQ Promenade and up to Treasure Island.
Key Takeaways
- The track’s overhead lights were on along Las Vegas Boulevard on Tuesday night, Nov. 10.
- Race barriers and catch fencing blocked off the Strip-side entrance to Treasure Island.
- Race week runs Thursday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 21, with the Grand Prix at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Treasure Island entrance blocked off
At Treasure Island, race barriers and catch fencing now run along the resort’s Las Vegas Boulevard frontage, and the Strip-side entrance was blocked off Tuesday night. Drivers heading to the resort should plan to use another way in during race setup.
Race week schedule
According to Formula 1’s published timetable (times local and subject to change):
- Thursday, Nov. 19: First practice 4:30–5:30 p.m.; second practice 8–9 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 20: Third practice 4:30–5:30 p.m.; qualifying 8–9 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 21: Drivers’ parade 6–6:30 p.m.; Grand Prix (50 laps) at 8 p.m.
Expect more lane closures and slower traffic on and around the Strip as race week gets closer. We’ll keep updating.
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