50-PLUS LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SERVE AS RACE WEEK VENDORS AT THE FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

As the countdown to the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX continues, local entertainers and businesses across the Las Vegas community are gearing up to showcase their food, beverage and merchandise offerings at the Fan Experience and at the race. More than 50 local businesses will be featured, with food trucks and entertainers at Fan Experience being comprised of 100 percent local vendors.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will offer a true taste of the city by featuring a variety of local culinary vendors including Oming’s Kitchen, Naked City Pizza, and Gyu+. Additionally, exclusive and official merchandise will be available through Wild Collection, a female led Las Vegas based brand that partners with major sports leagues and events. These partnerships reflect the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s commitment to creating opportunities for local businesses to engage with a global audience and experience the excitement of the race.

”We are excited to shine a spotlight on local businesses and show fans from around the world why Las Vegas has earned the title Entertainment and Sports Capital of the world,” said Lori Nelson-Kraft, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc.

To further its commitment to the local business community, The Las Vegas Grand Prix, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, recently launched their Local Business Network Directory, which included more than 100 local businesses. The directory connects visiting race teams, partners, and businesses with some of the best event-ready vendors in Southern Nevada, offering a variety of goods and services. The directory was created to help foster new opportunities for the local business community during race week and includes a diverse range of companies providing everything from cleaning services and event production to professional services, security, and transportation.