Running a high-profile event in a city known for its beautiful water and white sand beaches is certainly an attractive draw. However, the recent F1 event in Miami was presented with a bit of a problem. The location of the racecourse for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ended up being Hard Rock Stadium, which is quite a distance from popular South Beach. When presented with challenges, creative event hosts come up with a myriad of ways to tackle them. In this case, a “marina” was created far from any open water. The yachts were real and staged in a dry dock area, and decal-covered plywood decking enclosed the area to provide the mirage of water. The faux marina surely attracted a lot of attention and scrutiny with mixed reviews. We only wish the marina designers had chosen to accessorize the unique race viewing area by adding Trionic Corp dock boxes for an added touch of authenticity. Maybe next year?
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