Race organizers and Clark County have made efforts to lessen the burden on local businesses, but many still resent F1's presence.

The second Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix takes places on Saturday. The 50-lap evening race will be a pivotal moment in the Formula 1 season because Max Verstappen has the opportunity to clinch his fourth consecutive world championship.

While experts predict this year’s race will pull in slightly less than the $500 million or so in revenue for Formula 1 and the $1.5 billion in Las Vegas economic impact achieved in last year’s race, the contest and its weeklong festivities will still be a boon for all those involved.