Racing & Racketeers - The History of F1 in Las Vegas

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Randy Cannon discussing his book, 'Caesar's Palace Grand Prix,' which investigates the intersection of motorsports and organized crime in Las Vegas. Cannon details the research approach, historical events, and key figures involved in the Formula One events held at Caesar's Palace during the early 1980s. The presentation covers the involvement of notable personalities from the racing and criminal worlds, such as Meyer Lansky, Alvin Melnick, and Bernie Ecclestone. The script also touches on the potential return of Formula One to Las Vegas for the 2023 Grand Prix and how historical contexts influenced modern developments. Randy Cannon's presentation concludes with a Q&A session and information on purchasing his book.

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.