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Daytona International unveils plans for upgrade

Published: January 22, 2013 Comment on this article

photo - FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2010, file photo, drivers take the green flag for the start of the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood announced, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, a proposed multi-year redevelopment of the historic racetrack. The plan includes five new modern entrances, a second pedestrian bridge for easier access to the track and an expanded grandstand area with thousands of more seats. (AP Photo/David Graham, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2010, file photo, drivers take the green flag for the start of the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood announced, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, a proposed multi-year redevelopment of the historic racetrack. The plan includes five new modern entrances, a second pedestrian bridge for easier access to the track and an expanded grandstand area with thousands of more seats. (AP Photo/David Graham, File)

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He said that new structures would give the Speedway a chance to focus on improving the fan experience.

This would not Daytona's first renovation. In past years, the speedway has upgraded the infield, garages and the club areas.

For now, the project will be put on the back burner until after the Daytona 500 on Feb. 24.

"I hope to have something more creative in (late) February and I have to get in front of our senior management later in 2013 and hopefully at that point I will know cost because that's when I have to ask for approval," Chitwood said. "Then I will have more details about the timing."

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