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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