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$30M Infield Renovation Announced For Richmond
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Richmond Raceway and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) announced a $30 million infield renovation plan, revealing a project intended to expand fan amenities, modernize other facilities and rebrand the track’s name and logos.
The project, called “Richmond Raceway Reimagined,” is expected to be completed by September 2018, in time for playoff races for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series.
The majority of Richmond’s proposed facility enhancements are designed to improve fans’ access in the infield at the .75-mile track. A new garage area for NASCAR’s premier series is planned, with a fan viewing walkway, an inspection station overlook and two new garage suites to put fans closer to pre-race preparations.
Other fan conveniences include a new pedestrian tunnel, 80 new RV parking spaces and social engagement areas.
Additionally, Victory Lane will be moved from its current location behind the pit wall to a closer view of the track’s main grandstands. That portion of the project calls for a club level for 80 fans with rooftop access for a front-row seat to Victory Lane celebrations.
Construction on the project begins immediately after the Sept. 9 Monster Energy Series race.
The renovation will follow other recent ISC projects — the 2016 debut of Daytona International Speedway’s Daytona Rising motorsports stadium and ongoing construction at Phoenix Raceway. Like Phoenix, Richmond will drop the “International” designation from its name.
The project, called “Richmond Raceway Reimagined,” is expected to be completed by September 2018, in time for playoff races for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series.
The majority of Richmond’s proposed facility enhancements are designed to improve fans’ access in the infield at the .75-mile track. A new garage area for NASCAR’s premier series is planned, with a fan viewing walkway, an inspection station overlook and two new garage suites to put fans closer to pre-race preparations.
Other fan conveniences include a new pedestrian tunnel, 80 new RV parking spaces and social engagement areas.
Additionally, Victory Lane will be moved from its current location behind the pit wall to a closer view of the track’s main grandstands. That portion of the project calls for a club level for 80 fans with rooftop access for a front-row seat to Victory Lane celebrations.
Construction on the project begins immediately after the Sept. 9 Monster Energy Series race.
The renovation will follow other recent ISC projects — the 2016 debut of Daytona International Speedway’s Daytona Rising motorsports stadium and ongoing construction at Phoenix Raceway. Like Phoenix, Richmond will drop the “International” designation from its name.
