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2013 is the first Las Vegas Grand Prix but not the first grand prix in Las Vegas. Here's the story of the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix.
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2013 is the first Las Vegas Grand Prix but not the first grand prix in Las Vegas. Here's the story of the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix.
Photo: Steve Powell (Getty Images) By all accounts, Gilles Villeneuve was one of the most impressive Canadian drivers to ever compete in Formula One and promised a slew of championships, if only Ferrari could develop a consistent car. But his potential was cut short. On May 8, 1982, Villeneuve was killed in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. He was 32 years old. Advertisement ( Welcome to Today in History, the series where we dive into important historical events that have had a significant impact on the automotive or racing world. If you have something you’d li...