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F1 News: Tourism downturn forces Las Vegas Grand Prix to offer new ticket options

Posted by AR1 staff

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is rolling out single-day ticket options for the first time in 2025, with prices starting at $140.

Now run by Democrat Mayor Shelley Berkley, the city grapples with its steepest tourism decline in years. The November 20-22 race weekend will offer unprecedented flexibility for fans who previously faced expensive three-day passes.

Let’s be honest, open smoking of marijuana killed Vegas. It stinks everywhere there now.

Many don’t go to Vegas anymore due to all the homeless people on the strip and the constant smell of weed, i.e. a Democrat run Euphoria.

According to TicketNews, single-day Grandstand and General Admission tickets go on sale Thursday, August 14 at 10 a.m. PDT. “Offering single-day ticket options is an important part of our efforts to make race weekend more accessible—especially for local fans,” said Emily Prazer, President and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc.

The timing reflects broader economic challenges hitting Sin City hard. According to Travel And Tour World, visitor numbers have dropped by 6.5% through May 2025, with nearly 1 million fewer travelers compared to the same period in 2024. Fox5 Vegas reported that March saw a 7.8% drop in overall visitors compared to 2024.

Gaming revenue, the lifeblood of the Strip, hasn’t escaped the downturn. Las Vegas airport traffic is down 3.9%, and gaming wins are down 1.75% in Clark County, according to Fox5 Vegas. The decline has been particularly steep for international visitors, with 13.2% fewer international travelers visiting Las Vegas compared to last year.

Despite having a Democrat Mayor, Las Vegas is not in the top-10 for crime….yet!  Give it a few years.

Top-10 USA Cities with Highest Crime Rates in 2025

  1. Memphis, Tennessee Mayor: Paul Young (Inaugurated January 1, 2024)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Memphis is consistently ranked as the most dangerous city, with a violent crime rate of approximately 2,356 per 100,000 residents, driven by gang activity, gun violence, and aggravated assaults.
  2. St. Louis, Missouri Mayor: Tishaura Jones (Inaugurated April 20, 2021)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: St. Louis has a violent crime rate of around 2,141 per 100,000, with one of the highest per capita homicide rates, though homicides dropped 33% from 2019 to 2024.
  3. Detroit, Michigan Mayor: Mike Duggan (Inaugurated January 1, 2014)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Detroit’s violent crime rate is about 2,085 per 100,000, with persistent issues like carjackings and assaults, though revitalization efforts have reduced some crime.
  4. Baltimore, Maryland Mayor: Brandon Scott (Inaugurated December 8, 2020)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Baltimore’s violent crime rate is around 1,931 per 100,000, with drug-related violence and homicides (though down 21% in 2023) remaining significant.
  5. Cleveland, Ohio Mayor: Justin Bibb (Inaugurated January 3, 2022)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,725 per 100,000, driven by poverty, gang activity, and homicides.
  6. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mayor: Sharon Weston Broome (Inaugurated January 2, 2017)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Baton Rouge reports a violent crime rate of 1,621 per 100,000, with high rates of firearm-related incidents.
  7. Little Rock, Arkansas Mayor: Frank Scott Jr. (Inaugurated January 1, 2019)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,595 per 100,000, with notable issues in robberies and aggravated assaults.
  8. Oakland, California Mayor: Sheng Thao (Inaugurated January 9, 2023)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Oakland’s violent crime rate is approximately 1,562 per 100,000, with challenges in organized crime and property theft.
  9. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mayor: Cavalier Johnson (Inaugurated April 19, 2022)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Milwaukee has a violent crime rate of 1,524 per 100,000, with rising domestic violence and shootings, though community safety programs are active.
  10. Kansas City, Missouri Mayor: Quinton Lucas (Inaugurated August 1, 2019)
    Political Party: Democrat
    Crime Context: Kansas City’s violent crime rate is around 1,503 per 100,000, with gang violence and armed robberies as key drivers.