Caesars Palace Grand Prix facts for kids
| Caesars Palace – Las Vegas | |
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| Number of times held | 4 |
| First held | 1981 |
| Last held | 1984 |
| Most wins (drivers) | No repeat winners |
| Most wins (constructors) | No repeat winners |
| Circuit length | 3.650 km (2.268 mi) |
| Race length | 273.750 km (170.100 mi) |
| Laps | 75 |
| Last race (1984) | |
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The Caesars Palace Grand Prix was a special Formula One car race. It took place in Las Vegas in 1981 and 1982. A company called Nissan/Datsun helped pay for these races.
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About the Race Track
The race track was built in the parking lot of the famous Caesars Palace hotel. It was a temporary track, meaning it was only there for the race. Even though it was temporary, it was set up very well.
The track was wide enough for cars to pass each other. It also had safe areas filled with sand if a car went off the track. The road surface was very smooth, like glass.
A Tough Challenge for Drivers
One unique thing about this track was its direction. Drivers had to go counter-clockwise, which is the opposite of most race tracks. This put a lot of strain on their necks. It was a very tiring race for them!
Why the Race Ended
The Caesars Palace Grand Prix only hosted Formula One races for two years. The main reason it stopped was that not many people came to watch. The crowds were very small.
After 1982, Formula One racing left Las Vegas. However, other types of car races, like CART races, used the same track in 1983 and 1984.
Formula One Winners
Here are the drivers who won the Formula One Caesars Palace Grand Prix:
| Year | Driver | Car Team | Location | Race Details |
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| 1981 |  Alan Jones |
Williams-Ford | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | Report |
| 1982 |  Michele Alboreto |
Tyrrell-Ford | Report |
Images for kids
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Derek Warwick (Toleman TG182 Hart) racing in Las Vegas in 1982.
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Las Vegas para niños
