Bowman Grey Stadium has begun the required steps for facility enhancements in preparation of NASCAR Cup Sequence racing in 2025.
The work being achieved contains placing in a brand new Musco lighting system and SAFER limitations. The funds obtained by the town of Winston Salam in 2022 as a part of the North Carolina Motorsports Reduction Fund pays for the lighting system. Musco has been utilized by NASCAR to gentle its racetracks for many years.
The system at Bowman Grey will function LED lights. There can even be patented gentle controls (Complete Gentle Management – TLC for LED expertise) for particular results gentle exhibits, shade altering, and light-to-music synchronization. An identical system might be seen at Martinsville Speedway.
The set up at Bowman Grey will start in December.
The SAFER limitations preparation started to be put in final month. A primary step was crews eradicating guardrails, the earlier system in place on the racetrack. The set up of the SAFER limitations and catch fence is anticipated to be accomplished the primary week of January.
“A part of being good stewards of Bowman Grey Stadium contains getting ready it to host compelling occasions that rightfully place it within the nationwide highlight,” mentioned Ben Kennedy, NASCAR govt vp, chief venue and racing innovation officer. “We’re grateful to Musco for offering the premium occasion lighting product to light up this historic venue. The preparations prematurely of The Conflict will place this nationwide treasure as a showcase of nationwide and grassroots racing for the subsequent technology and past.”
The quarter-mile will host the NASCAR Conflict in early February. A non-points occasion, will probably be the primary time NASCAR Cup Sequence racing has been held at Bowman Grey Stadium since 1971.
“The Metropolis of Winston-Salem is thrilled that NASCAR has chosen to kick off their 2025 season by holding the Conflict at Bowman Grey Stadium,” mentioned Metropolis of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines. “We worth the partnership with Musco, NASCAR, and WSSU to supply enhanced stadium lighting that may place the stadium and neighborhood to host future nationwide occasions and enhance the fan expertise for the NASCAR Advance Auto Elements Weekly Sequence at Bowman Grey Stadium and WSSU Soccer. This lighting system enhances the $9 million that the Metropolis invested in enhancements to Bowman Grey Stadium a number of years in the past. The Metropolis Council and I wish to thank Musco for his or her funding in our historic stadium and their dedication to the Winston-Salem neighborhood.”
