Las Vegas Dragstrip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Client: Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI)

Location: Las Vegas, NV

A 15,000 s.f. grandstand structure and 12,000 s.f. control tower building in two phases

THE ASSIGNMENT: SMI wanted to create a state-of-the art drag racing facility capable of accommodating NHRA Championship drag racing events.

THE SOLUTION: The fully concrete race surface established the highest standard in the industry and was the first designed to allow for four future lanes.

The control tower building was created in two symmetrical halves, to be built in two phases, connected by a monumental steel truss arch where the competitors enter prior to each race. Custom light fixtures, invoking the race start lights, are featured on the building face.

A 15,000 seat grandstand is served by concession, souvenir and restroom amenity buildings on the ground level concourse. Twenty-four single story VIP suites, with both interior and exterior seating, are located above the main grandstand with full service catering.