F1: Miami gearing up for 2nd annual Miami GP
–by Mark Cipolloni–
In just about three weeks, the Formula 1 Grand Prix will come racing into Miami Gardens for the 2nd time.
This year, organizers are expecting another massive turnout for this global event as ticket sales are ahead of a year ago.
66% of the attendees last year were from out of town, which is rather typical for an F1 race.
Workers have spent the last three months preparing for the massive three-day event that will take place at Hard Rock Stadium.
According to event organizers, visitor spending in the Greater Miami area during race week reached over $150 million. The average visitor spent a total of $1,940 while in the city, nearly double the typical non-Formula 1 visitor.
Tickets for this premiere event can be pricey, but there are campus passes, that are much more affordable, that allow holders to get on the grounds but not watch the race from the grandstands. Approximately 1,500 free tickets will be given out to Miami Gardens residents.