CLERMONT, Ind. — Forward of the world’s greatest drag race, subsequent week’s 71st annual Cornwell High quality Instruments NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA introduced the completion of the brand new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites throughout an official unveiling this week on the facility.
It completes the primary part of a multi-year, multi-phase mission on the legendary facility, with the brand new Wally Parks Tower set to be one of many centerpieces at The Huge Go, the place the world’s finest drivers compete on the game’s grandest stage.
The spectacular three-story facility options race management, a media middle and tv broadcasting capabilities, in addition to three suites on the third flooring. The commentary deck on the highest flooring, which options an open-air lined roof, is one other beautiful side of the state-of-the-art tower. It contains an outline space and occasion area that may host practically 500 folks.
Sitting in the identical space because the earlier tower, the brand new facility additionally has devoted bogs, two staircases and an elevator, together with a scenic winner’s circle backdrop that may be a nod to the historic and memorable winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
“We had been thrilled to unveil the brand new Wally Parks Tower this week as we proceed to maneuver into the subsequent frontier of this nice and historic facility,” NHRA Vice President of Observe Administration and Operations Kasey Coler stated. “The brand new tower shall be an indicator of the power and the game for years to come back. This is step one to allow us to higher use our property to finest serve our followers, race groups and companions.”
A significant overhaul and full renovation of the eight suites above the west facet grandstands can also be accomplished forward of the Cornwell High quality Instruments NHRA U.S. Nationals, as IRP and NHRA get set to begin on part two of the mission.
The second part will give attention to drainage and shall be a key a part of the long-term plan that may create an improved parking and entry expertise for followers.
