03-30-2022, 10:51 PM
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#361
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
That Vegas race will be terrible and I'm honestly surprised that the city/county council and casinos would be on board with this. It seems crazy that they would want to shut down and disrupt the strip for a race like this. It looks like a really boring track layout.
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You are not actually meant to be "on the strip" but in the adjacent casinos. Being out of the street is actually very unpleasant experience there - and that's on purpose.
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03-30-2022, 11:45 PM
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#362
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
I see it’s been announced already it is Saturday night. And it will be in the last two weeks of November.
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I thought it was early November. Don’t want it close to thanksgiving.
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03-31-2022, 05:53 AM
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#363
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Originally Posted by Bunk
You are not actually meant to be "on the strip" but in the adjacent casinos. Being out of the street is actually very unpleasant experience there - and that's on purpose.
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Sure, the casinos want you inside spending money on the games, food and shopping but being out on the strip is not unpleasant especially mid strip where this race will be. There are always huge crowds walking the strip and checking out the fountains of Bellagio, the Linq promenade, the Mirage volcano (which is going away soon) or sitting on the patio at Senor Frogs at TI.
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03-31-2022, 02:38 PM
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#364
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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10pm PST start time. That’s awesome.
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03-31-2022, 02:44 PM
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#365
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Definitely tempted to make the trip...
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03-31-2022, 05:19 PM
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#366
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Apartment 5A
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03-31-2022, 09:40 PM
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#367
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They held two F1 races in Vegas in the early 80s. Literally in the Caesars Palace Parking Lot:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesars_Palace_Grand_Prix
As for the new race, it is logistically fascinating. Presumably they just shut down one half of the strip for vehicles...it's actually pretty well set up for this with so many pedestrian overpasses, but I wonder how they'll stop people from completely clogging them up for spectating?
Top speed will be right around the Bellagio fountains...should be some spectacular visuals...it's gonna look like a video game.
It's quite a long circuit - essentially tied with Baku and Jeddah for 2nd longest on the calendar. Will be most interested to see how they profile turns 11-14...not sure if a chicane is the right call for 11-12-13...
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03-31-2022, 09:54 PM
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#368
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Size comparison between this track and that one is remarkable.
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04-01-2022, 09:31 AM
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#369
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Really only 4 braking zones, and not much for complicated corners, so I suspect they'd run with low downforce. Feels Monza-like.
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04-01-2022, 09:45 AM
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#370
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First Line Centre
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Aside from making life hell in Vegas for a few weeks with all the road blocks required I think this will be pretty cool. I would say it's worth a trip but I think it would be a pricey weekend.
Also I think it would make a great backdrop for Ocean's 14.
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04-01-2022, 10:23 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AB
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This Vegas race is very very tempting to head down to. What would a 3 day ticket cost roughly? I'm not too worried about hotels as we can stay off strip if needed, but November and a possible nhl, f1 and nfl game could be a great weekend.
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04-01-2022, 10:29 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Considering the prices for Miami, I would anticipate at least $2k/seat US for even the low end tickets. If any are even available direct without resorting to secondary market.
Last edited by Cecil Terwilliger; 04-01-2022 at 10:33 AM.
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04-01-2022, 10:57 AM
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#373
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Considering the prices for Miami, I would anticipate at least $2k/seat US for even the low end tickets. If any are even available direct without resorting to secondary market.
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Thanks, probably will sell out super fast then (thanks bots, ticketmaster, live nation, etc). I'm sure there is some sort of list/clu you could sign up to get first crack at tickets.
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04-01-2022, 11:22 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: The centre of everything
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Considering the prices for Miami, I would anticipate at least $2k/seat US for even the low end tickets. If any are even available direct without resorting to secondary market.
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Yeah, the Miami prices are insane. It's cheaper to fly to Europe/OZ and get a seat there. I think Vegas will be as bad or worse. Everyone is gonna want to go and its driving distance to LA/PHX.
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04-01-2022, 12:36 PM
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#375
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Can't you just book a really nice hotel room with a view?
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04-01-2022, 01:40 PM
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#376
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov
Can't you just book a really nice hotel room with a view?
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I quickly browsed the course, and I think this is the only hotel with balconies. Those corner rooms would be sweet, but you would only see the ass ends of the cars, given the direction:
https://goo.gl/maps/y9yzywXgxnHVQYkP6
Oo, actually this would be great:
https://goo.gl/maps/1Miunub1arU3HmN16
Check out the views! Spin around to see the size of the balconies:
https://goo.gl/maps/FDd5ZwxEAcYzmDgu5
I suspect these will be in high demand.
Last edited by Fuzz; 04-01-2022 at 01:43 PM.
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04-01-2022, 04:27 PM
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#377
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is that last picture the Bellagio? or just a condo next to it
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04-01-2022, 04:27 PM
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#378
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Those rooms will be so expensive but super sweet.
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04-01-2022, 06:12 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov
is that last picture the Bellagio? or just a condo next to it
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
I bet they will sell spots off there pool balcony, so that could be a good option if possible.
Edit: $850 a night right now , so I would imagine it goes up from there come race weekend.
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04-02-2022, 12:18 AM
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#380
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Originally Posted by spetch
Cosmopolitan Hotel
I bet they will sell spots off there pool balcony, so that could be a good option if possible.
Edit: $850 a night right now , so I would imagine it goes up from there come race weekend.
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Since they haven't announced the date yet can we do some lottery scratch ticket Saturday night booking?
Booo only dates until Feb 2023 online.
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