Caesars Palace Grand Prix
Coordinates: 36°07′1″N 115°10′30″W / 36.11694°N 115.17500°W
The Caesars Palace Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race in 1981 and 1982. Nissan/Datsun was a presenting sponsor of both races.[1]
| Caesars Palace – Las Vegas | |
| |
| Race information | |
| Laps | 75 |
|---|---|
| Circuit length | 3.650 km (2.268 mi) |
| Race length | 273.750 km (170.100 mi) |
| Number of times held | 4 |
| First held | 1981 |
| Last held | 1984 |
| Most wins (drivers) | No repeat winners |
| Most wins (constructors) | No repeat winners |
| Last race (1984): | |
| Pole position |  Danny Sullivan Lola-Ford 32.952 |
| Podium | 1. Tom Sneva March-Ford 2:08:13.55 2. Mario Andretti Lola-Ford 3. John Paul, Jr. March-Ford |
| Fastest lap | |
When Watkins Glen left the F1 schedule after 1980, the Caesars Palace GP took its place. The track was set up in the parking lot of the Caesars Palace hotel. It was surprisingly well set up for a temporary circuit. It was wide enough for passing, provided ample run-off areas filled with sand, and had a surface that was as smooth as glass. Its counter-clockwise direction put a tremendous strain on the drivers' necks. 1982 was the end of Formula One racing in Las Vegas. The races had drawn only tiny crowds.
In 1983 and 1984, CART ran Grands Prix races on the same circuit.
Winners of the Caesars Palace Grand Prix
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Location | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 |  Alan Jones
|
Williams-Ford | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | Report |
| 1982 |  Michele Alboreto
|
Tyrrell-Ford | Report |
| Year | Date | Winning driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | October 16 | Danny Sullivan[2] |
Frissbee-Chevrolet | Garvin Brown Racing |
| 1982 | September 26 | Danny Sullivan[3] |
March 827-Chevrolet | Newman/Budweiser |
| Year | Date | Winning driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | October 8 | Mario Andretti
|
Lola-Cosworth | Newman/Haas Racing |
| 1984 | November 10 | Tom Sneva
|
March-Cosworth | Mayer Motor Racing |
| Year | Date | Winning driver | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | October 8 | Willy T. Ribbs
|
Chevrolet Camaro | DeAtley Motorsports |
| 1984 | November 11 | Tom Gloy
|
Mercury Capri | Tom Gloy Racing |
Broadcasting
United Kingdom
| Year | Network | Lap-by-lap | Colour commentator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| 1982 |
Caesars Palace Grand Prix Media
Derek Warwick (Toleman TG182 Hart) at Las Vegas in 1982.
Related pages
References
- ↑ "ADVERTISING; Nissan Promotion". The New York Times. 1982-08-19. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ↑ "Caesars Palace, 16 Oct 1981 « Single-seater Can-Am".
- ↑ "Caesars Palace, 26 Sep 1982 « Single-seater Can-Am".
Other websites
- F1 Rejects article Archived 2012-02-18 at the Wayback Machine