Vegas and F1 officials have locked down every viewpoint they can, charging fans for the privilege of standing in one place.

When the Las Vegas Grand Prix begins its second run in Las Vegas tonight, the Formula One racers will likely be competing in front of fewer fans.

As F1 embarked on its ambitious plan to return to Las Vegas after almost 40 years away (and insisted on having the Strip as part of its 3.8-mile track layout), it needed a plan to keep it open as long as possible before preparing it for F1 action each night.