LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, INC. GEARS UP FOR RACE WEEK WITH EXCITING LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. has recognized extraordinary locals throughout the year and will celebrate local members and organizations throughout S. Nevada during race week festivities.
Initiatives include:
- Honoring Extraordinary Locals: The Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. has been honoring extraordinary locals and organizations who have made a positive difference in the community by surprising them with tickets to the race. Over 600 tickets have been gifted to members of the community.
- Military Appreciation: 25 extraordinary local veterans, selected by the Veterans Day Parade organizers have been invited to be guests of the race and will be recognized on the event’s circuit television in a moment of appreciation to all active and retired military. The 25 veterans were also recognized at the parade on November 11 where Las Vegas Grand Prix featured its first-ever oversized helmet DJ truck flanked by its 6-person Pit Crew performers.
- Clark County School District (CCSD) Art Contest: In partnership with CCSD, 12 students winning artwork will be featured on event scrim walls. The winners, representing Elementary, Middle and High School students, will share in a prize pool of $10,000 toward college scholarships and art supplies for participating school art programs. The winners will be recognized on stage Saturday, November 23 at 12:45 p.m. at the Fan Experience.
- Local Vendors: The Fan Experience will utilize 100% local food trucks and entertainment, offering them exposure to a new global audience.
- Local Artist-Designed Murals & Tunnels: Local artists Brett Rosepiler, Matt Murphy, and Richard Ochoa were utilized to create Las Vegas meets Formula 1-themed art to help welcome our fans as they travel through the pedestrian tunnel from the East Harmon Zone to the Pit Building.
- Watch Parties: Official free community watch parties will be held on Saturday, November 23 in partnership with the City of Henderson on Water Street and at Nellis Air Force Base for active-duty members and their families. In addition to SWAG giveaways throughout the night, guests of each watch party will have an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. For more information about the City of Henderson watch party visit: Official F1 Watch Party | Henderson, NV.
- Community Day at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with CCSD: An exclusive behind-the-scenes STEM-focused event on Wednesday November 20 for more than 500 CCSD middle school students, with a surprise appearance by an F1 driver along with expertly guided pit lane tours where students will learn about a variety of STEM-related careers and concepts in racing.
- Opening Ceremony National Anthem: Will feature several special local organizations serving in honorary roles during the National Anthem on the Grid including:
- 60 volunteers from Clark County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates serving as flag holders
- 20 youth from local non-profit FIRST Nevada, serving as Grid Kids, that each stand in front of every driver during the National Anthem
- Members of the Creech Air Force Base serving as the event’s Color Guard
- Food Recovery Initiative: Partnering with Three Square and The After Market, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. will donate unused food immediately following the conclusion of the race, supporting the community and promoting sustainability.
“From students and veterans to small businesses and nonprofits, we’re excited to celebrate the best of our community and create memorable experiences during race week,” said Lori Nelson-Kraft, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. is honored to bring these impactful initiatives to the community, creating unique experiences for locals while championing STEM education, art, and support for local businesses. With each program, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. is thrilled to include the community in the excitement of Formula 1 and contribute to lasting connections across the city.
