PHOENIX RACEWAY UNVEILS DETAILS FOR $178 MILLION MODERNIZATION PROJECT
DC Solar to serve as title sponsor of
project that will enhance fan amenities at Phoenix Raceway, anchored by
one-of-a-kind infield experience
PHOENIX – Phoenix Raceway, together with its parent company, International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), announced today the details of a $178 million modernization of the race track with a variety of enhanced amenities for fans, teams, sponsors and other stakeholders.
"This is a great day
for ISC and Phoenix Raceway, but more importantly, for racing fans in
the state of Arizona and around the world," ISC Chief Executive Officer
Lesa France Kennedy said. "A project of this magnitude is monumental for
our company as we get to work enhancing the experience of the great
fans who love to watch our races in Phoenix and enjoy this beautiful
area. Having Phoenix Raceway within our prestigious stable of venues
always has been a tremendous asset and source of pride for us. We are
thrilled to create a best-in-class facility in Phoenix, and we’re
confident it will grow the fan base here and further serve as a
destination track for motorsports fans everywhere."
Among the many
highlights of the modernization project is a completely redesigned
infield featuring a first-of-its-kind Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Garage Fan Zone, placing fans face-to-face with the superstars of the
sport. Phoenix Raceway’s start/finish line will be repositioned in Turn 2
just before the track’s well-known dog leg. Other new highlights
include a new pedestrian tunnel connecting the infield to the new
seating areas featuring in-seat Wi-Fi connectivity.
DC Solar,
entitlement partner of Phoenix Raceway’s spring NASCAR XFINITY Series
race, the DC Solar 200, will serve as the title sponsor for the
modernization project (Phoenix Raceway Project Powered by DC Solar) as well as a multi-year sponsor of the redesigned Midway.
"When our project is
completed, we will have a venue that delivers amazing fan experiences
to go along with our reputation for great racing action," said Phoenix
Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber. "By shifting the start/finish line
to Phoenix Raceway’s famed dog leg, fans will be perfectly positioned to
watch one of the most exciting turns in motorsports. We are confident
The Phoenix Raceway Project powered by DC Solar will put racing in
Arizona in a whole new and exciting light."
The repositioned
start/finish line will enhance the competition near one of the most
challenging areas of the track while adding to the excitement during key
race moments such as restarts and the closing laps.
"It’s great to see
Phoenix Raceway make such a big investment to improve the experience for
the fans," said Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Toyota Camry
for Joe Gibbs Racing. "I’m from the West Coast and Phoenix is one of
those places that always feels like home to me. Moving the start/finish
line is a big change for all the racers that have been used to racing at
Phoenix in the past; I’m looking forward to seeing how those changes
might affect the racing and how the end of the races play out."
The modernization project also includes the installation of new/upgraded seating and hospitality areas near the current Turn 2 location. A new grandstand will be built alongside upgraded seats in the existing Bobby Allison Grandstand (both featuring individual chair back stadium seats with armrests), complete with modern amenities such as several new escalators and elevators, additional restrooms and concessions and a redesigned Midway conveniently located near the seating areas.
The modernization project also includes the installation of new/upgraded seating and hospitality areas near the current Turn 2 location. A new grandstand will be built alongside upgraded seats in the existing Bobby Allison Grandstand (both featuring individual chair back stadium seats with armrests), complete with modern amenities such as several new escalators and elevators, additional restrooms and concessions and a redesigned Midway conveniently located near the seating areas.
Fans can learn more about the Phoenix Raceway Project Powered by DC Solar and obtain news, updates and alerts by visiting www.phoenixraceway.com.
Project renderings can be accessed via FTP site: ftp.iscmotorsports.com (username: pirprftp; password: pirpr2017).
All images can be credited: "courtesy Phoenix Raceway."
About ISC
International
Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities,
currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well as
numerous other motorsports-related activities. The Company owns and/or
operates 13 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities,
including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the
DAYTONA 500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan
International Speedway® located outside Detroit; Richmond International
Raceway® in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSM
near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix
Raceway™ in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway® and Route 66 RacewaySM near Chicago, Illinois; Homestead-Miami SpeedwaySM
in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington Raceway® in
South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York.
The Company also owns and operates Motor Racing NetworkSM, the nation's largest independent sports radio network and Americrown Service CorporationSM,
a subsidiary that provides catering services, and food and beverage
concessions. In addition, the Company has a 50 percent interest in the
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. For more information, visit the
Company's Web site at www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com.
About Phoenix Raceway
Since 1964, Phoenix
Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest. Founded
as an open-wheel racing mecca, Phoenix Raceway is proud to once again
host the Phoenix Grand Prix Verizon INDYCAR Series race under the lights
on April 29. Phoenix is the only track in the West to feature two
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series weekends a year, beginning with the
Camping World 500 race weekend in March 17-19. The schedule is anchored
by the upcoming Can-Am 500 race weekend on Nov. 10-12, the semifinal
race in the Chase for the NASCAR Cup after which the field is reduced to
the final four championship contenders. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com.
About DC Solar
DC Solar is a clean energy company that specializes in mobile solar products. Their flagship product, The Solar Eclipse, is the most widely distributed mobile solar generator in the U.S., and it has revolutionized the solar industry by taking the technology off-grid. DC Solar serves a variety of industries, including emergency preparedness, disaster relief, construction, entertainment, sports and agriculture, to name just a few. DC Solar’s mission is to promote a healthier planet by offering unique portable solar products that make a difference in how people use and think about power. To learn more information about DC Solar, please visit www.dcsolardistribution.com and follow DC Solar at www.facebook.com/dcsolarsolutions and on Twitter at @DCSolar.
DC Solar is a clean energy company that specializes in mobile solar products. Their flagship product, The Solar Eclipse, is the most widely distributed mobile solar generator in the U.S., and it has revolutionized the solar industry by taking the technology off-grid. DC Solar serves a variety of industries, including emergency preparedness, disaster relief, construction, entertainment, sports and agriculture, to name just a few. DC Solar’s mission is to promote a healthier planet by offering unique portable solar products that make a difference in how people use and think about power. To learn more information about DC Solar, please visit www.dcsolardistribution.com and follow DC Solar at www.facebook.com/dcsolarsolutions and on Twitter at @DCSolar.
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