I think this race could be good for the finacial side of the sport as you mentioned the huge benefits. But I dont feel quite comfortable with the idea. For starters, there is the safety aspect. I think it requires a lot of perparation and for such a big project a lot of stuff could go wrong. Not only that but the entertainment factor could be very low as the track does not look that promising, but I could be very wrong here.

Last but not least, what about all the flashy lights. I think this would have a very big impact on the drivers as they are not used to such conditions.