Vegas Grand Prix track removal completed one week early
“This has been a monumental project which has basically been flawless in execution," said Chris Kneifel, circuit manager of the Vegas Grand Prix. “Just as quickly as we erected the fencing and wall structure we have gotten it down and cleared from the downtown area."
The construction crew worked around-the-clock to remove the track barricade and debris fencing, which consisted of more than 2,700 12-foot long, 39-inch cement barriers and lined the perimeter inside and outside the course. The barriers weigh about 9,000 pounds apiece and were connected to provide the safety fencing along the route. The April 6-8 event featured the Champ Car World Series, Champ Car Atlantic and Historic Grand Prix races along with superstar concerts on the Fremont Street Experience and a gala whose proceeds benefited Keep Memory Alive, the foundation for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute.
Preparations for the 2008 Vegas Grand Prix are already underway although its date has not been finalized. Event organizers are continuing to work with the city of Las Vegas and meet with businesses and residents in the downtown area to improve the plans for the future. “As soon as the checkered flag dropped on the inaugural event April 8, we began strategizing on ways to make the event even better for next year," said Jim Freudenberg, president and chief executive officer of the Vegas Grand Prix. “We’ll continue to work hand in hand with the city, our partners and downtown businesses and residents to fine-tune and improve the plans for next year."