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Talladega Superspeedway Undergoes $50M Facelift
Hoar Construction senior superintendent Gary Merriman (L) discussing some of the project elements and construction efforts within the Talladega Garage Experience with Talladega Superspeedway’s incoming track President, Brian Crichton (R).
Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace (C), with help from Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch (L) and incoming track President Brian Crichton, introduce the track’s newest tradition, the new red, white and blue wreath that will now be a part of future Gatorade Victory Lane ceremonies.
By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
A $50 million redevelopment project is currently under way at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The result will be new attractions and enhanced amenities for fans, sponsor teams and stakeholders at the world-famous racetrack’s infield. Known as “Transformation — The Talladega Superspeedway Infield Project by Graybar,” the project has consisted of two phases. According to Russell Branham, director of public relations and consumer marketing for Talladega Superspeedway, Phase 1 began in October 2018 and concluded during the track’s spring 2019 weekend at the
An overall shot of the Talladega Garage Experience construction, which began immediately following Talladega Superspeedway’s spring GEICO 500.
end of April. Phase 1 consisted of a new “Finish Line Premium RV” lot, complete with full hookups, as well as the Turn 3 oversized vehicle tunnel that allows recreational vehicles and team haulers access to the track 24/7 during race week. Phase 2 of the project began immediately after the checkered flag of the GEICO 500 on April 28, 2019. “Actually, a lot of prep work began earlier than that, but officially work began on the 28th and then in full force the following day of April 29,” Branham clarified. “Phase 2 includes a host of items headlined by the Talladega Garage Experience, which will allow fans to be immersed into the sport of NASCAR and the sport’s most competitive venue like never before with 140,000 sq. ft. of social areas.”
The $50 million contract calls for the demolition of seven existing buildings, the remodel of three existing buildings and the construction of 10 new buildings — plus the Gatorade Victory Lane. Branham explained that the Transformation Infield Project is part of International Speedway Corporation’s (Talladega’s parent company) long-term capital allocation plan and reinvestment into its major motorsports complexes. DLR Group is the architect of the entire project while Hoar Construction of Birmingham, Ala., continues to lead Phase 2. GT Grandstands of Plant City, Fla., is constructing the Race Operations tower, as well as the Pit Road Club Suites see TALLADEGA page 4
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BIN 00059 is an example of an early-twentieth century concrete slab bridge. The bridge features seven spans composed of reinforced concrete that are supported by six concrete piers and two concrete abutments.
ALDOT Hopes to Find New Home for Historic Bridges The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is planning to replace four bridges, three of which have been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. For various reasons, preservation in place of these structures is not feasible. The bridges to be replaced are CR 242/Old Highway 431 bridges BIN 000313, BIN 000314, BIN 000558; and BIN 000559 over the Flint River in Madison County, Ala. BIN 00314 and BIN 00559 are T-beam bridges built in 1925 and 1928 respectively, and BIN 00558 is a concrete slab bridge built in 1928. These three bridges meet National Register eligibility criteria under Criterion A, in the area of transportation. They were built as part of the U.S.-241/431 section in Madison County, the initial construction of the nation’s highway infrastructure. Built to carry the future phases of interstate traffic through rural Alabama, these 1920s bridges feature uniform design with T-beam construction and arcaded balustrades. Together they represent one of the best reserved collections of same origin/function/period bridges in Alabama. They retain their collective integrity in the areas of architecture/engineering and rural setting. BIN 000313 is not considered eligible for the National Register. Pursuant to 23U.S. Code 144(g)5 National Bridge and Tunnel Inventory and Inspection Standards, and the Memorandum of Agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission and the Federal Highway
Administration, ALDOT is officially announcing the availability of these three bridges to qualified organizations. The structures will be donated to appropriate recipients and the Department of Transportation will pay the expense to move the bridges or selected bridge sections thereof and associated reestablishment costs up to the expense of bridge or bridge section demolition. For this service, the receiver will agree to preserve the historical integrity of the bridge(s) and
assume all future legal and financial responsibility for the historic bridge(s). Details regarding the bridges that have received National Register eligibility is as follows:
railings featuring an arcaded balustrade and interspersed with paneled concrete posts. Situated along the east side of the road at the north approach are two mid-twentieth century wood posts that serve as guardrails.
BIN 000314 BIN 000314 is a concrete T-beam bridge constructed in 1925. The overall bridge measures 292 ft. in length and is roughly 18 ft. wide. The bridge is flanked with concrete
BIN 000558 BIN 000558 is a concrete slab bridge, constructed in 1928. The bridge features five spans composed of reinforced concrete that are supported by four concrete piers and two concrete abutments. Resting atop the abutments and piers is a concrete deck paved with asphalt. Overall, the bridge measures 90 ft. in length and is roughly 18 ft. wide. The bridge is flanked with concrete railings featuring an arcaded balustrade and interspersed with paneled concrete posts. Situated along the west side of the road are a series of concrete guard posts linked together by steel cables.
BIN 000314 is a concrete T-beam bridge constructed in 1925. The overall bridge measures 292 ft. in length and is roughly 18 ft. wide.
BIN 00059 BIN 00059 is an example of an earlytwentieth century concrete slab bridge. It has been slightly altered since its construction in 1928. The bridge features seven spans composed of reinforced concrete that are supported by six concrete piers and two concrete abutments. Resting atop the abutments and piers is a concrete deck paved with asphalt. Overall, the bridge measures 266 ft. in length and is roughly 18 ft. wide. As with the previous bridges, this bridge is flanked with concrete railings featuring an arcaded balustrade and interspersed with paneled concrete posts.
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Talladega Redevelopment Transforms Famous Track’s Infield TALLADEGA from page 1
that will house 600 guests who will get a birds-eye view of team pit stops from behind pit road, along with food and beverages. Gary Merriman is the senior superintendent of Hoar Construction and Grant Lynch, chairman of Talladega Superspeedway, is the lead from a track standpoint. For Phase 2, Branham noted that the amount of time to build the project (four months) is the biggest challenge. “It’s a NASCAR venue — one of the legendary tracks in all of motorsports and sports in general,” he said. “It is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so lots of eyes on the track in addition to the project. The track hosts two NASCAR weekends a year so they have to do the construction in and around those event weekends.” Branham explained that the centerpiece of the Talladega Garage Experience is the massive 35,000 sq. ft. Open Air Club that will be lined on both sides by two of the four Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) garages, which house the top 22 drivers (11 in each) in the Cup Series. In the garage bays via the fan viewing walkway, guests with Garage Experience admission will receive “up-close” access under the same roof where cars are being prepped by the race teams throughout the entire weekend. “Shade structures are also up throughout and in place and will serve as great locations for fans to congregate, enjoy the $4 or less value-priced concessions (excluding the $9 Big One Meatball), and catch all the live on-track action via the see TALLADEGA page 8
Grant Lynch, Talladega Superspeedway chairman, overlooks the progress on the Pit Road Club Suites located in the Talladega Garage Experience.
Talladega Superspeedway’s future President (current vice president, marketing and sales) Brian Crichton (L) assists construction crews in spreading the final sections of the last concrete pour for the flooring of the Open Air Social Club in August.
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giant ISM Vision Board screen right outside the Social Club, perfect for all fans’ viewing purposes,” Braham said. Other amenities to enjoy include a reserved area at Gatorade Victory Lane where fans will get the chance to witness the victors’ celebration after each race in Celebration Plaza, an entertainment stage for local music, driver Q&As and other interviews and social areas — a Watch Zone, Game Zone, Pit Road Club suites, concession and restroom complexes, Garage Suites and Guest Services. Construction efforts also continue to move forward on the new Race Operations building that will house NASCAR Race Control, live network television and radio affiliates, as well as public address announcers.
Phase 2 will include 44 new garage stalls (a total of four garages with 11 bays in each), four 25-person garage suites with views into the MENCS garages and four garage offices available for rent inside the MENCS garage. The existing MENCS garage will become the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) garage area this fall and will be servicing the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) next spring. A fan walkway inside the garages will allow fans to see the race cars being prepared for competition up close. The Fan Area will include a modern 35,000 sq. ft. open air club between two MENCS garages, featuring ample seating, a 41 ft. diagonal video board on one end, a 740 sq. ft. bar area and a view into the MENCS garages. The building is 168 ft. wide by 300 ft. deep. Each garage is 50 ft. wide to make it a
In July, every construction pit crew member of Hoar Construction signed the final steel beam that was erected and put into place as the last piece of the new Open Air Social Club.
Construction crews putting the final touches on the hardscape in the Watch Zone and Game Zone.
total of 268 ft. wide. It is 34 ft. high at the center crown. Nearly 140,000 sq. ft. of open space in the new infield fan area (excluding all buildings) will be utilized for sponsorship display, concessions carts, seating and landscaped green space. Two new concession stands will be added, as well as a Kids Zone and Game Zone. Other additions will be an entertainment stage for driver/personality Fan Q&As, as well as musical entertainment; a merchandise area; two new restrooms; a guest services center and a fan first aid facility. A Pit Road Club will have approximate seating capacity for 600 consumers and corporate guests. There will be two open-air levels, featuring hospitality on the first level and tiered stadium seating on the second level. An overhead canopy will offer protection from rain and sun. A covered ground floor seating and lounge area will be 19,000 sq. ft. Also planned are a renovated Media Center Annex with approximately 230 workstations for media, photographers and team representatives and five radio/interview rooms. Public relations staff/photographers will have a separate building to the main media center, but the two will be connected by a covered pavilion area. In totality, the project encompasses 6,000 cu. yds. of concrete, 210 tons of steel and enough conduit to make three laps around the track. Equipment used on the job is varied. “You name it, it’s been used,” Braham said. Major subcontractors include Taylor Corp. of Oxford, Ala.; Goodgame of Pell City, Ala.; RJ Mechanical of Birmingham, Ala.; Plumcore Plumbing, Gardendale, Ala.; and Johnnys Electric of Pell City, Ala. Construction of the 2,000-acre Alabama International Motor Speedway began on May 23, 1968. The first event held there was the ‘Bama 400 Grand Touring race on Sept. 13, 1969, won by Ken Rush in a Camaro. The track became known as the Talladega Superspeedway in 1989. Fans can learn more about the project and view the progress 24/7 via the construction cam by visiting www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/transformation. CEG
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The Alabama State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Lee Contract ID: 2019042605 Project: Bridge replacement (grading, drainage, pavement and bridge). Location: On SR 51 over Robinson Creek in Opelika. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • H & L Construction Inc. — $2,738,456 • Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $2,773,144 • Gillespie Construction LLC — $3,300,517 County: Clarke Contract ID: 20190426008 Project: Slide repair. Location: On SR 13 (U.S. 43) (northbound roadway) from the junction of CR 203 (Bear Fork Road) to a point 0.200 mi. north. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • John G. Walton Construction Company Inc. — $469,637 • Winston Contracting LLC — $541,871 • Pine City Contracting LLC — $561,950 Counties: Conecuh and Escambia Contract ID: 20190426018 Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: On I-65 from the CR 40 (Wallace Road) overpass to the CR 6 interchange (Exit 83). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $4,899,919 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $5,492,346 County: Bibb Contract ID: 20190426029 Project: Safety widening, planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: On SR 6 (U.S. 82) from the Tuscaloosa County line to 0.270 mi. west of the junction of Haysop Church Road. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • S. T. Bunn Construction Company Inc. — $3,618,940 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $4,509,331 • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $4,668,359 • Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $5,777,267 County: Monroe Contract ID: 20190426040 Project: Resurfacing (scrub seal) and traffic stripe. Location: On SR 21 from north of the junction of CR 38 (Spotlight Road) to the junction of Nettles Road in Tunnel Springs. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $1,273,872 • H. O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $1,329,426 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $1,593,897
County: Montgomery Contract ID: 20190426043 Project: Resurfacing, sidewalk beautification and traffic stripe. Location: On South Court Street from the junction of SR 6 (South Blvd.) to the intersection of CR 233 (Fairview Ave.). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Dubose Construction Company LLC — $8,791,981 • Gillespie Construction LLC — $10,135,380 • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $10,790,236 County: Colbert Contract ID: 20190426066 Project: Street improvements (resufacing, sidewalks and stripe). Location: Various locations. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Rogers Group Inc. — $2,777,117 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $2,853,815 • Joe Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc. — $2,902,288 Counties: Colbert, Limestone and Lawrence Contract ID: 20190426075 Project: Maintenance bridge scour repair and preventative measures. Location: On SR 157 and SR 251 at various locations. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Eady Contracting Inc. — $581,467
• Winston Contracting LLC — $608,228 • E. O. Byars Construction Inc. — $715,250 • Joe Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc. — $1,705,677 County: Baldwin Contract ID: 20190426077 Project: Maintenance dredging. Location: Little Lagoon Pass in Gulf Shores. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McInnis Construction LLC — $721,032 • Gulf Equipment Corporation — $788,300 County: Shelby Contract ID: 20190426034 Project: Planing, resurfacing, bridge rail retrofit and stripe. Location: On SR 3 (U.S. 31) from the Chilton County line to 7th Ave. and on SR 155 from the Chilton County line to SR 25. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc.— $2,588,489 • Dunn Construction Company Inc.— $3,040,033 County: Russell Contract ID: 20190426026 Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: On SR 1 (U.S. 431) from Knowles Road to SR 38 (U.S. 280) and on SR 38 (U.S. 280) from SR 1 (U.S. 431) to the Georgia state line Contractors and Bid Amounts: • East Alabama Paving Company Inc.— $2,481,843 • Robinson Paving Company Inc.— $2,939,931
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