The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix celebrated being 100 days out from race day Thursday by donating $100,000 to Southern Nevada charities.

Five local nonprofit organizations received received $20,000 checks — Communities in Schools, Nevada SPCA, Share Village, Three Square Food Bank and Mondays Dark at the Space.

Race spokeswoman Lori Nelson-Kraft said the gesture is part of F1’s commitment to support the Southern Nevada community beyond race week.

“It is a real privilege for us to be able to host this race here in Southern Nevada and we feel one of the pieces is making sure that we’re a good community steward,” Nelson-Kraft said Thursday during a check-awarding ceremony held at Grand Prix Plaza. “Not just during race week, but throughout the entire year. That’s why we’re investing in

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