A Travel Guide to Las Vegas for Motorsports Fans

By Esme Benjamin

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting for a high-octane motorsports race than the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. On November 16-18, sport’s most thrilling competition returns to the “entertainment capital of the world” for the first time since the 1980s, unveiling a brand new 3.8-mile, 17-turn street circuit. 

Whether you’ve been a diehard motorsports fan for years, or became obsessed more recently, this Vegas race is an unmissable event on U.S. soil. Claim your spot track-side as drivers put their formidable skills to the test, holding their nerve at speeds of 212 mph as they zoom past the city’s most famous landmarks. 

Ready to start planning your most electrifying trip of 2023? We’ve compiled this quick and definitive travel guide to Las Vegas for race fans, so you can maximize the glamor and excitement without missing a second of the action.

The exciting Las Vegas street circuit will wind its way past the bright lights of the Strip, creating an incomparable atmosphere (which is quite a statement, considering it’s a destination famous for its infectious energy). To immerse yourself in the action, book a stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. This luxurious refuge is located right alongside the race circuit and oozes the kind of glamour you would expect from a motorsports competition.

The Venetian Resort's elegant all-suite accommodations include plush, oversized beds, Italian marble bathrooms, and separate living rooms. Measuring nearly double the size of most Las Vegas hotel rooms, they’re the perfect place to get ready to watch the competition (some suites actually overlook the circuit), and then wind down again before the next event.Set the tone for your trip by upgrading to the Prestige Club Lounge, which includes private check-in service with complimentary Prosecco, and access to the resort’s exclusive lounges for continental breakfast, refreshments, and cocktail hour complete with hors d’oeuvres.

Debrief after the day’s events at one of The Venetian Resort's celebrated fine dining restaurants, helmed by celebrity chefs. 

At WAKUDA, two-Michelin-starred chef Tetsuya Wakuda blends French technique with Japanese food philosophy. Come here for the freshest sushi in the city and a saké list with over 100 options. For something exceptional, book a spot in the eight-seat Omakase room and savor a personalized culinary journey prepared just for you. 

You’ll be transported to Greece when you eat at estiatorio Milos. Owner chef Costas Spiliadis is famous for his seafood, which is shipped in daily from the Mediterranean and prepared using traditional Greek techniques (the charcoal broiled octopus is a must-try). Don’t miss the three-course lunch special for a taste of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Sumptuous decor and (arguably) the best Chinese cuisine in the city bring diners to Mott 32 in droves. The restaurant’s mouth-watering menu touches on flavors from all across China, but its most popular dish by far is the Applewood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck, which takes 48 hours to prepare. Order ahead, as it sells out every night.