F1 knew it couldn’t lean on quite the same intrigue for its second visit to Las Vegas. It also couldn’t realistically expect to repeat the money-spinning success of year one, which generated half a billion dollars for the local economy and $77 million in tax revenue, outstripping all expectations.

Las Vegas Metro police tell 8 News Now that 139,000 people attended this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix over its three nights -- far lower than the 306,000 people Formula 1 announced for total attendance.

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