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The highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix has experienced a significant slump in ticket sales as the initial excitement surrounding the event has faded. Formula 1 fans were left startled by the steep prices of available tickets, prompting a decrease in demand and subsequent price plunges.

Some ticket offerings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix were aiming to set records as the most expensive in the history of spectator sports. General admission tickets were priced at $500, while casino packages offering hotel rooms and event tickets reached as high as $100,000. Wynn Las Vegas took luxury to another level, offering a $1 million ticket package that included hospitality box seats and a three-bedroom duplex suite.

However, in the past month, ticket prices for the Saturday night race have dropped by a staggering 35%, according to CNN. These price decreases come in addition to previous drops since the race was originally announced. Last year's average price for grandstand seats, which stood at $2,000, has now fallen to $1,060.

The decline in ticket prices may be attributed to the rocky preparations for the Grand Prix. The competitive nature of casinos vying to attract race guests resulted in fencing out venues that did not contribute, leaving a negative impression. Additionally, Formula 1's roadworks on the Strip to ensure safe competition has transformed the vibrant city into a construction zone, dampening its allure as a casino mecca. The Mirage's iconic volcano will remain inactive until December, and the Bellagio's renowned fountains have been turned off during the race.

As the pieces finally start falling into place with only a week left until the event, it remains uncertain if the Grand Prix will live up to the spectacle promised by organizers. The tempered expectations and price drops are indicative of the fading excitement within the racing community. Only time will tell if the Las Vegas Grand Prix can regain its initial momentum and deliver the exhilarating experience that fans were hoping for.