The first Las Vegas Grand Prix
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The first Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - When asked about the dangers of racing, 1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti does not hesitate. “It’s inherent that racing can be a dangerous sport,” he says. “If you dwell on that you should stay home. Become a dentist or something.”
The Italian American was on the grid the first time Formula 1 came to Las Vegas. In 1981, The world’s premiere racing series put together a track in …