Daytona International Speedway began removing the backstretch grandstand today
as part of the DAYTONA Rising redevelopment project. The full removal process
will be completed later this year.
By moving all seating to the frontstretch, fans will have the opportunity
to enjoy a full race day experience including pre-race ceremonies, pit road
action and the facility’s new amenities. Beginning in January of 2016, Daytona
International Speedway will feature approximately 101,000 permanent,
wider and more comfortable seats.
DAYTONA Rising is a $400 million reimaging of Daytona International
Speedway. Five expanded and redesigned entrances, or “injectors,” will lead
fans to a series of escalators and elevators, transporting them to three
different concourse levels. Each level features spacious social areas, or
“neighborhoods,” along the nearly mile-long frontstretch.
At the conclusion of the redevelopment, Daytona International Speedway will
also have twice as many restrooms and three times as many concession stands as
its previous incarnation. In addition, the Speedway will feature over 60 luxury
suites with track side views and a completely revamped hospitality experience
for corporate guests.
The project is expected to create 6,300 jobs, $300 million
in labor income and over $80 million in tax revenue, and will be completed in
time for the 2016 Rolex 24 At Daytona and DAYTONA 500.
I hope this also eliminates the ridonculously long lines I had to deal with at the concessions, bathroom and the haulers.
ReplyDeleteOut with the old and in with the new. Traffic will always be an issue in Daytona, no getting around that. I've been several times but there's nothing better than the recliner and the bathroom 20 or 30 steps away!
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