Formula One Reveals Dates For 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
You might think that headline’s a typo. But it’s not.
Formula One just announced the dates for the Grand Prix in Las Vegas for NEXT year. We learned earlier in the year that the international racing organization has planned a 10-year run with Las Vegas. The city has been planning for this year’s race for months. Plans have included paving on the Las Vegas Strip and Sands avenue, where the cars will be racing at speeds over 210mph.
This year’s event will happen on November 16th through the 18th. And it was just announced that next year the race will commence November 21 and go through November 23rd. The dates fall on the weekend prior to Thanksgiving each year. That was the agreement made for the ten year run, which will go through 2032.
When the original agreement was announced back in February, Formula 1 and Liberty Media gave details about their goals for their Las Vegas engagement. Including the purchase of 39 acres of land and building a 250,000 square foot paddock building, casino.org reported. The building, located on the corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane, will have many uses.
What the new Formula 1 building is for.
The new building is four stories high and serves many purposes. First, it will be both the start at finish lines for the Grand Prix races. Secondly, the building will offer VIP luxury suites and a viewing platform on the roof. But that’s not all. The building will also have offices for Formula 1’s new headquarters.
It was reported in June, by the Las Vegas Review Journal, that the building is 70% complete. And the size has increased to 300,000 square feet. As for what to do with such a large space during F1’s off season, some suggestions have been made. Including using it as a convention center or a racing school.
Either way, it looks like Las Vegas will be more than ready to race in November!
– Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ
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7 Super Hot Songs For Las Vegas' First Heat Wave Of 2023
We have actually experienced springtime here in Las Vegas. We usually have at least a few days of triple digit high temperatures during May and into early June. However, we tied the record for the latest 100-degree day on Friday, June 30th. The last time we went that long without a triple-digit high temperature was back in 1965. However, it’s time to get ready for our first heat wave of 2023.
Excessive Heat Warning Is In Effect
If you visit Las Vegas frequently, or if you have lived here for some time, you know that we like to do things BIG in this city. So, when summer finally arrives, you know it is going to be “Hot Hot Hot!” We officially topped out at 100 degrees on Friday, June 30th.
At the present time, the National Weather Service has issued an “excessive heat warning” for Southern Nevada. Evidently, it will continue from 11am Saturday, July 1st through 8pm Monday, July 3rd. You can expect high temperatures up around 110 degrees.
However, according to Weather.com, the 10-day forecast looks like summer has definitely arrived in earnest. You can eventually expect high temperatures to stay in the range of 102-107 degrees between the 4th of July and the middle of the month.
Should It Really Be Called A Heat Wave In Las Vegas?
You could say that I have incorrectly titled this piece. I guess I can’t argue with that, since we really don’t get “heat waves” like other cities around the nation. When summer hits in Las Vegas, it pretty much stays with us into the middle part of September. Sometimes, even later than that. Sure, there might be a day or two here and there where it is overcast with a chance of rain. But, for the most part, summer is here to stay. I guess we’re all used to it by now.
Conversely, it sure was nice to enjoy a spring without any 100+-degree days. I don’t know if you want to call this a musical celebration. But music always cheers me up. I hope these seven great songs featured on 96.3 KKLZ will lift your spirits a bit. Stay cool!
Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.
