While it is true that there is still a long way to go for Season 8 of Formula E, the calendar published by the category is already starting to generate excitement at each destination where the competition will be held.
Specifically in Vancouver, Canada, the atmosphere is already beginning to heat up with the announcement of the organizers to start selling tickets for the interesting event that is already getting the attention of the spectators.
According to official figures from the electric series, more than 300 million people watched the races during the “Season Seven”, and economic losses were reduced despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motor Racing is Back
After an 18-year absence, racing returns to False Creek next summer as part of the tournament that will be held on Canadian soil from June 30 to July 2. Tickets for the Vancouver event start at $70 for the lowest priced ticket, and will be available on the E-Fest website.
The city joined Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E ABB World Championship, which also includes series stops in Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Africa, China, Italy, Monaco, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Korea.
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The battery-electric race cars will race laps around a street circuit, winding through Concord Lands, along Pacific Boulevard between Griffiths Way and Quebec Street, and along Quebec Street between Pacific Boulevard and Central Street. Grandstands and other viewing areas will have a capacity of 56,000 spectators.
The Vancouver E-Prix will use 56% less public streets compared to the last Molson Indy race held in Vancouver in 2004, and complete road closures will last only 48 hours. The noise emitted by the battery-electric race cars is much lower than traditional motorsports, and even below SkyTrain.
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In addition to the car race, the event includes a couple of concerts at Rogers Arena, a celebrity race, an e-sports tournament and a conference on climate change and sustainability.
Organizers report that the event is expected to exceed $80 million in economic value and create approximately 3,000 jobs.
Written by I Jhonattan González
