FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The short answer: The Monster Bridge is “The Most Exciting
Seat in Sports”
The Monster Bridge is a glass-enclosed seating structure that
extends over the track at Dover International Speedway, offering
an unprecedented view of NASCAR racing action.
Dover Motorsports, Inc. is constantly looking for ways to improve
its facilities, and sought to create an opportunity to allow people
to experience the thrill of NASCAR in a way that has never been
done before. Dover International Speedway, with its one-mile concrete
surface, has long been known as one of the most challenging tracks
in the country. Already the largest sports venue in the Mid-Atlantic
region with 135,000 seats, the addition of the Monster Bridge
elevates the excitement in Dover to the next level.
To the best of our knowledge, the Monster Bridge is unique in
all of sports. We’re calling it “The Most Exciting
Seat in Sports!” because it truly is a one-of-a-kind structure.
Many sports allow you the opportunity to be on the sideline close
to the action, but no other venue puts you on top of the action,
literally suspended above the racing. You can see and feel the
thunderous roar as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart
speed under your feet.
Along with an unbeatable view of the racing action, the Monster
Bridge provides amenities throughout. Fifty-six custom-built,
theater-style seats embroidered with the “Monster Mile”
logo were manufactured for the bridge. Each seat provides audio
access to the NASCAR race coverage on television and radio, along
with access to the major drivers’ race team communications.
Flat-screen televisions are included in the climate-controlled
interior, along with wall-to-wall carpet and a full-service refreshment
bar.
The Monster Bridge is strategically located on the back straightaway
heading into Turn 3 of Dover International Speedway.
The Monster Bridge is 29 feet above the center of the track. No
other seat in sports puts you directly above, and so close, to
the action.
The idea originated in November 2002, with the installation of
the first footer on Jan. 7, 2004. The construction of the Monster Bridge was completed in time for the June 4-6, 2004 race
weekend at Dover International Speedway. From concept to final
product, the process took only a little over 1 1/2 years.
As you would expect, with only fifty-six seats available, access
is limited. The opportunity to view the race from the Monster
Bridge is highly coveted. The inaugural race weekend in June 2004
was used to introduce the unique structure to the media, dignitaries
and select partners. The goal moving forward is to provide a percentage
of the seats in the Monster Bridge for promotional purposes to
contest winners, giving every NASCAR fan the opportunity to see
a race from “The Most Exciting Seat in Sports!” Seats
are not for sale.
Visit the doverspeedway.com
website often different opportunities to win seats in the Monster
Bridge.
The foundation and frame of the Monster Bridge is constructed
of steel and concrete, and its front and rear glass walls are
made of laminated safety glass with DuPont™ SentryGlas®
Plus. The Monster Bridge also features a “catch fence”
as an additional safeguard. The steep banking of the track (24
degrees in the turns, 9 degrees in straightaways) also tends to
send cars downward onto the apron if they get in trouble.
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