The Strip is Closed (And No One Is Winning)
From The Directors by Trials of Miles Racing LLC
February 14, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 55
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of Formula 1 on Las Vegas residents and businesses, highlighting logistical challenges.
Formula 1 promised Las Vegas a billion-dollar windfall, but for the people who actually live and work in the valley, the reality looks more like a six-month traffic jam. In this episode, we chat with Alan Snel, founder of LVSportsbiz.com and a veteran LV sports reporter on why the most logistically challenging event in the world is leaving local residents and small businesses in the dust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Alan Snel
Topics covered
- Formula 1
- Las Vegas
- local businesses
- traffic
- sports reporting
- event logistics
Keywords
- Formula 1
- Las Vegas
- traffic jam
- local businesses
- sports reporter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LVSportsbiz.com
Places: Las Vegas
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