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Should grand prix circuits change their rules to allow flares at Formula 1 events? · RaceFans
Formula 1 grands prix are routinely among the biggest live sporting events in the world by the sheer volume of fans who attend.
At the bigger venues like Silverstone or Circuit of the Americas, race day attendance easily reaches over 100,000 fans, with those numbers growing in recent years as F1’s popularity continues to pick up.
With so many people watching races, the passionate and vibrant fan culture witnessed at some of the more popular grands prix has always been one of the best qualities of the sport. And flares have become a major means for fans to express their love for their heroes.
Charles Leclerc will never forget the scene in front of him on the podium at the 2019 Italian Grand Prix after delivering victory for the Tifosi with red flares being set off by fans watching from the track below. The sight of Max Verstappen rounding the Hans Ernst Bocht for the final time in 2021 to take a home victory at the Dutch Grand Prix while bathed in a thick orange haze will always be one of the most iconic images of his championship winning season.
However, this smokey symbol of celebration is not without its problems. For as common as flares have become in the grandstands of grand prix events, they technically are not even allowed to be brought into venues to start with.
Flares are explicitly banned by name from the Australian Grand Prix as well as from Imola, host of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. But many other circuits – such as Silverstone and Circuit of the Americas – prohibit ticket holders from bringing “smoke canisters” and “incendiary devices” to their events. Even at many tracks where flares are most common, they often are not explicitly allowed by terms and conditions of entry. Imola, as mentioned, forbids flares, yet many Tifosi were pictured setting off scarlet red smoke in spectator areas, while Spa-Francorchamps only lists “firearms, bladed weapons and any other type of dangerous item” as a category of forbidden items that flares may arguably fall under.
The use of flares by fans reached a flashpoint in last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix with plumes of orange smoke drifting over the track during the start of Sunday’s race, with some drivers later commenting that it had very slightly affected their visibility into turn seven on the opening lap. So thick was the smoke, one fan captured video of how the view of the track was completely obstructed at the start of the race from the centre grandstands between turns six and seven.
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But despite being technically prohibited from grand prix venues, should fans with flares be clamped down on, or should Formula 1 embrace this colourful form of expression and encourage circuits to allow them at their venues?
For
As already mentioned, flare smoke has become a key element of the fan culture at some European races – especially those that attract strong support for Ferrari or for world champion Max Verstappen. With Formula 1 having raced at so many circuits over the years with visibly empty grandstands, it should be a joy to see fans rich in both number and spirit expressing their love of the sport, their favourite driver or team during races.
The orange flares often seen at Zandvoort, the Red Bull Ring and even Spa-Francorchamps are becoming just as much an icon of modern F1 fan culture as the red flares used by the Tifosi at Imola and Monza are. Formula 1 certainly does not seem to mind sharing lingering wide shots of orange smoke covering grandstands on its world feed coverage.
There’s also the argument that even if bringing flares to circuits is discouraged or outright forbidden, the rules could be opened up to allow fans who want to show their support in this colourful way can do so, but with very strict rules about what is permitted – maybe even only allowing approved devices to be purchased at the circuit itself.
Against
The main reason flares are prohibited from racing circuits is easy to figure out: safety. Not only is anything that combusts a potential fire risk, there’s also the health impact that smoke can have on other spectators around them who likely have not consented to their being filled by coloured smoke.
Inhaling potentially toxic fumes and chemicals from flare smoke is enough of a reason to argue flares have no place in grandstands and spectator areas. There’s also the environmental concern, as releasing those into the atmosphere is not ideal for the local ecosystem and potentially human residents who happen to live close to the confines of the circuit.
Finally, as demonstrated so visually in the Austrian Grand Prix, there’s the matter of flares impeding visibility during races. Not just for the drivers who have every expectation for their visibility not to be impeded by artificial factors, but for the other spectators who also should expect to be able to at least see the race that they have paid considerable money to watch.
I say
As Formula 1 enjoys a boom period, attracting legions of new fans across the world, the last thing the sport wants to do is to risk alienating some of those who pay good money to watch their heroes racing live and in person. The scenes of proud Dutch fans honouring their first grand prix winner and world champion by lighting the grandstands in orange is a spectacle in itself, while the Tifosi have long been rightly celebrated for being the most vivid, impassioned and devoted fanbase of any team or driver in motorsport.
Such visual support isn’t only impressive to witness, it also adds a true sense of home support to Formula 1 that is commonplace in most other sports like soccer, American football, hockey or basketball. The Dutch Grand Prix truly feels like Verstappen’s home race, while the Italian Grand Prix is unambiguously Ferrari territory due to the sea of red seen in the stands. The colour that flares can add to the atmosphere can very much help to make each round feel like its own event, rather than races held at soulless circuits with empty seats and little energy.
However, flares are prohibited from F1 races for good reasons. But while the frequency in which we see flares at races might cause some concerns about security at grand prix events, it would seem a shame if they were to disappear completely from the grandstands.
What fans should exercise – and what the sport should expect from its fans – is common sense. When the level of smoke at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix becomes a talking point for drivers after the race and some fans miss the on track action as a result, it’s clear that is going too far. But if fans can show some reasonable constraint, flares can hopefully continue to add to the fan atmosphere during Formula 1 races into the future.
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HP to celebrate 75 years of existence with grand events
Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said these events would be presided over by him and various Union ministers
Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday presided over a meeting of high-powered committee to celebrate the 75 years of existence of the state by organising as many events.
Thakur said these events would be presided over by him and various Union ministers. He said the message must be clear that everyone in the state has made their contribution in development and progress in the last 75 years.
“Events should not be a ceremonial ones, but should create a sense of contact with each and every person of the state,” he said, adding that a special event would also be held to honour the achievers of HP in different fields.
The CM said the main focus would be on highlighting the achievements, policies and programmes of the state government, for which various departments must provide their promotional IEC material and brochures.
Thakur said that efforts should also be made to rope in the local and national-level artists along with cultural troupes to entertain the people and highlight the glorious journey of the state through music.
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Two miscreants, wearing uniforms of private security guards, robbed a newspaper vendor of ₹7,500 on Saturday after assaulting hSharmawith sharp weapons and sticks. The victim, Rajesh Sharma of Durgapuri, said the incident took place at around 4.30 am, when he was heading towards Clock Tower from his house on his scooter. Even though there was a sweeper standing nearby, the two robbers threatened him. The two suspects were captured assaulting Sharma on CCTV.
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SAD Ludhiana president’s brother joins BJP
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Grand Strand Humane Society hosting free pet adoption events in July
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Grand Strand Humane Society is hosting free adoptions over the next two weeks for those looking to add a new member to the family.
The shelter recently announced that it has no open cages remaining and are looking to get as many animals adopted as possible.
GSHS will hold adoption events for cats and kittens from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the shelter’s location at Tanger Outlets off Highway 501, across from Carolina Pottery and behind The Uniform Outlet.
A separate event for dogs and puppies will be held on July 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the GSHS location on Mr. Joe White Avenue and 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.
The events also fall as part of the annual statewide PickMe! SC campaign, organized by No Kill South Carolina and the Charleston Animal Society. The campaign runs through July 17.
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Coleman narrowly wins 100-metre event with season-best effort at NYC Grand Prix | CBC Sports
American Christian Coleman won the men’s 100 metres in a season-best 9.92 seconds and Aleia Hobbs overcame compatriot Sha’Carri Richardson in the women’s 100 metres at the NYC Grand Prix on Sunday.
The reigning world champion Coleman, who returned to action in January after serving an 18-month suspension for breaching anti-doping whereabouts rules, said he was pleased after finishing under 10 seconds in the event for the first time this year.
“I felt like that was a really good race,” said Coleman, who took third at the Prefontaine Classic last month.
“I felt a lot better in the second half of my race than I did last time — and I feel like that was really all that I was missing.”
Jamaican Ackeem Blake finished second with a time of 9.95 seconds and American Marvin Bracy took third (10.03).
With throngs of young fans cheering her name outside the media zone, Richardson said she was thrilled to produce a 10.85 in her third 100m race of the season, even after Tokyo relay silver medallist Hobbs muscled her way to the top of the podium in 10.83.
“I feel phenomenal,” she told reporters. “I feel fantastic.”
SHA’CARRI WINS! 🔥<a href=”https://twitter.com/itskerrii?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@itskerrii</a> speeds to a 22.38 200m victory at the USATF NYC Grand Prix! 🥇<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/JourneyToGold?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#JourneyToGold</a> <a href=”https://t.co/aDYxpfMcTO”>pic.twitter.com/aDYxpfMcTO</a>
—@usatf
American Teahna Daniels finished third.
A final tuneup ahead of the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the track on Randall’s Island experienced speedy times under windy conditions.
American Devon Allen produced a world-leading 12.84 seconds to overcome world champion Grant Holloway by more than two-tenths of a second in the men’s 110m hurdles.
“I thought I was going to break the world record today, so we’ll have to wait for another race,” said twice Olympian Allen, who is juggling a career in the National Football League (NFL) with his athletic ambitions.
Elsewhere at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, twice world bronze medallist Ajee Wilson won the women’s 800m in 2:00.62.
DEVON ALLEN GOES 12.84 🤯<br><br>USATF NYC Grand Prix win ✔️<br>World lead in the 110 hurdles ✔️<br>Meet record ✔️<br><br>…and the third fastest in HISTORY! 💥<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/JourneyToGold?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#JourneyToGold</a> <a href=”https://t.co/WC3WG6QMa2″>pic.twitter.com/WC3WG6QMa2</a>
—@usatf
Italy and Serbia triumph in mixed team events at ISSF Grand Prix in Granada
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Grand Haven holds ‘Mediterranean Midnight’ prom at Trillium Events
GRAND HAVEN, MI – Grand Haven held their prom at Trillium Events in Spring Lake on Saturday, May 7.
The prom’s theme was “Mediterranean Midnight” at the venue located at 17246 Van Wagoner Road.
School officials said they pre-sold 600 tickets and expected the final ticket sales to reach at least 700 by the end of the night.
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MLive/The Grand Rapids Press is set to cover more local proms throughout this month.
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Formula 1 Miami 2022: Grand Prix parties and events
Miami’s biggest parties of the year will kick off next week as Formula 1 arrives in the beachfront South Florida city.
The historically Europe-centric sport will host its inaugural Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 8, but there’s just as much action happening off-track as there will be during the Crypto.com-sponsored race.
While Charles Leclerc’s early title battle with reigning world champion Max Verstappen is the main event, the likes of Travis Scott, Martin Garrix, Snoop Dogg and Calvin Harris will descend upon the city for the star-studded fêtes.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the Grand Prix weekend.
Opening Party
An opening night party will kick off at the track on Wednesday, May 4.
“It Ain’t Me” hitmaker Kygo will perform on the podium, while F1 drivers and team principals are expected to make an appearance on stage ahead of the bumper weekend.
Tao x STORY Big Race Weekend
Entertainment powerhouse Tao has partnered with STORY nightclub for a four-day event presented by Acura.
The Miami Beach club will host Big Race Weekend, featuring DJ Snake, “Pushin P” chart-topper Gunna, and Verstappen’s pal Martin Garrix, who recently played a surprise set at the final race of the 2021 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi.
Red Bull Guest House
Red Bull Guest House is returning for the Miami GP, and will take over the five-star Faena Miami Beach hotel.
Guests will be treated to curated music experiences from artists like Arca, Channel Tres and Richie Hell, along with visits from top Red Bull athletes across all three days of the race weekend.
We hear the guest list includes influential industry leaders, artists and athletes.
Heineken Launch Party
As F1’s global beer partner, Heineken will launch its “When You Drive Never Drink” campaign in style on Thursday, May 5.
We’re told drivers from McLaren, along with the all-women’s W Series, will be in attendance at the invite-only event.
Miami Race Nights at The Fontainebleau
Meanwhile, Calvin Harris and David Guetta are set to headline The Fontainebleau’s Miami Race Nights series.
The “Summer” chart-topper will play Saturday, May 7, while Guetta, who once tapped F1 driver Romain Grosjean for his “Dangerous” music video, will play Sunday, May 8.
The 72 Club
It wouldn’t be a Miami event without the man who’s practically a South Florida institution himself: David Grutman. The nightlife kingpin — whose Groot Hospitality clientele includes the likes of Drake, David Beckham, Bella Hadid and the Kardashians — leads an impressive lineup of hospitality offerings at the track.
He will serve a selection of signature items from his restaurants Komodo, Swan, Papi Steak, SFC, Strawberry Moon and The Key Club at the exclusive 72 Club throughout the race weekend.
Travis Scott, Diplo and Snoop Dogg at E11EVEN
Miami hotspot E11EVEN will also host a star-studded lineup across the race weekend as follows:
Wednesday, May 4: Rick Ross
Thursday, May 5: Diplo
Friday, May 6: Snoop Dogg
Saturday, May 7: Travis Scott
Sunday, May 8: Tiësto
Scott’s set will notably mark one of his first major performances since the Astroworld tragedy in November 2021. The “Sicko Mode” rapper previously headlined Sports Illustrated’s US Grand Prix After Party in October 2021.
Carbone Beach and ZZ’s Club
Major Food Group will have a presence both on and off the track throughout the weekend. The hospitality group, known for attracting celebrity clientele including the Kardashians, Leonardo DiCaprio and Drake, will host a pop-up dinner party on Miami Beach.
“I think that it’s a natural fit for us to be doing something really special in honor of [Formula 1],” MFG co-founder Jeff Zalaznick told Page Six.
Carbone Beach, which is only available to American Express cardholders, will host 200 people per night for a lavish dinner prepared by chef Mario Carbone himself. The night will also include surprise performances by “big artists and musicians.”
Meanwhile, MFG’s private membership offering, ZZ’s Club, will partner with The Palm Club at Hard Rock Stadium to present a variety of Japanese dishes and cocktails. While dining in a luxe setting, guests can also watch the action on track.
Post Malone at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Fans can catch “Sunflower” rapper Post Malone when he plays the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, a 15 minute drive from the Miami Gardens circuit.
He will perform on Friday, May 6 to celebrate F1’s inaugural Miami race.
FTX Off The Grid
Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ cryptocurrency sponsor FTX, in partnership with IWC Schaffhausen and the City of Miami Beach, will host an all-immersive three-day event on the iconic South Florida shoreline.
FTX Off The Grid will feature performances from Disclosure, Kaytranada and Jamie XX, and offer guests the opportunity to get an up-close view of the Mercedes F1 car.
Race Weekend Concerts at Oasis Wynwood
Oasis Wynwood is also bringing a weekend full of concerts to Miami Race Weekend.
DJ Kaskade will perform on May 6, while Diplo will take the stage on May 8.
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach’s F1 party with Mercedes-AMG
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach will be hosting a myriad of Miami Grand Prix activations, including an invite-only Miami Grand Prix Party RCSB x Mercedes AMG at DiLido Beach Club on May 6.
We’re told entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman will be in the DJ booth.
Sexy Fish party
Richard Caring’s new hot spot Sexy Fish, which has hosted A-listers such as Drake and Mary J. Blige, will be hosting a party celebrating the Miami Grand Prix with a Thursday-night soirée.
The Martinez Brothers – an American duo of disc jockeys, music producers and remixers originally from the Bronx – are set to perform.
Nahmias x Patron Of The New
Clothing brand Nahmias and retail store Patron Of The New in the Miami Design District are linking up to throw a pop-up party for the Miami Grand Prix on May 7. There, Nahmias will display their exclusive capsule collection.
As previously reported, Formula 1 has experienced rapid growth in the US over the past few years: viewership was up 54 percent last year, and the 2022 season opener in Bahrain attracted more than one million viewers.
F1 owners Liberty Media have reacted to the sport’s surge in popularity — which could be attributed, in part, to the Netflix series “Drive to Survive” — by adding races to the North American slate.
F1 has been racing in Austin, Texas, since 2012. However, this is the first time fans will see the likes of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari on the streets of Miami at speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes | City of Grand Forks, ND
AGENDA
Grand Forks Events Center Commission
Wednesday April 27, 2022 |12:00 PM
Meeting Room 5/ Conference Line
___ Jay Kleven ___Russell Kraft ___Clare Albrecht ___Pat McLean ___Matt Walkowiak ___Ken Vein ___Jarrod Spoor ____Bill Chaves ___Julie Rygg
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Consent Agenda
a. Approval of the March 23, 2022 Minutes
4) March 2022 Financials
5) 2022 Capital Review
a. Roofing Project
b. Networking project (Marco)
6) 2021 Qualitative Score
7) Management Reports
a. Executive Report
b. Finance
c. Operations
d. Food and Beverage
e. Partnerships
f. Marketing
g. Conference Sales
h. Event Management
8) Committee Reports
a. Finance & Renovation
b. Visit Greater Grand Forks
c. UND
9) Other
10) Adjournment
NOTE: Members of the Alerus Center Commission may participate in the Committee meeting and any possible executive session which may constitute a quorum of the Commission as well as the Committee.
Alerus Center Mission Statement
The mission of the Alerus Center is to provide premier entertainment and events that stimulate
economic impact and improve the quality of life for Grand Forks area citizens.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Commission Meetings
May 25, 2022
June 22, 2022, July 27, 2022
F & R Committee
May 11, 2022
June 8, 2022, July 13, 2022
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach: Times, dates, events for all 3 days
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach: Times, dates, events for all 3 days Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
