Arlington gears up for World Cup after Grand Prix success

ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington says the road test of hosting the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington was a success.

It’s now full steam ahead to the next stop: the FIFA World Cup. A city official said they received “terrific reviews” for its hosting of the Grand Prix earlier this month.

“We got so many terrific reviews from not only the drivers, but the fans,” said Arlington Deputy City Manager Jennifer Wichmann, adding the city worked hand in hand with Pensky Entertainment to put the rubber to the road. “One of the things that we really learned from the Pensky Group that was super helpful is that they know their fans, they know their event, and they did a great job of working with area businesses and hotels to tell them in advance what to expect.”…

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