Even if you’re not a racing fan, you’ve likely heard of Formula 1. It’s the largest and most popular racing series not just in the country, but in the entire world. So, it shouldn’t be shocking to learn that 275,000 people were drawn to Miami for this year’s Miami Grand Prix F1 race . A majority of the fans came from South Florida, the series reported. Since many of them drove, many were scrambling to find a parking space.
Since parking in officially sanctioned lots could cost up to $450, depending on the day, 18 fans were drawn to parking in a privately owned lot just across the street from the F1 race. There were a few people dressed as parking attendants, telling fans they could park in that lot for the day for $60. Some ‘attendants’ were charging $100.
“We came to this list to park and a woman with a [parking company] logo on her shirt told us to pay [$60],” Andres Escobar told CBS …