Grading Completed at Turns 1, 6; New Bridges Coming Soon

Contact: John Cardinale

Infineon Raceway

(707) 933-3907

 

Grading Completed at Turns 1, 6 

on Road Course; New Bridges Coming Soon

 

SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Construction crews have just completed
work on two critical areas of the road course designed to increase
competitor safety at Infineon Raceway. 

 

The hillsides at Turns 1 and 6 have been graded substantially, providing
dramatically increased runoff for competitors. There is now more than 120
feet of runoff at Turn 1, and 80 feet of runoff at Turn 6. The newly shaved
slopes have been hydro-seeded to aid in erosion control and stabilization.

 

The old, wooden bridges at Turns 1 and 6 have also been removed and will be
replaced by bridges with a sturdy metal framework and ramps to provide
easier fan access. The bridges should be erected by March.

 

The new Turn 1 bridge will be 70 feet longer and will be constructed
approximately 100 feet closer to Turn 2. The new positioning will remove the
bridge abutment from the runoff area.  The Turn 6 bridge, meanwhile, will
continue to overlook the Carousel, however its abutment will also be removed
from the runoff area. Both redesigns will further enhance competitor safety.

 

This marks the second major off-season project at Infineon Raceway as the
road course was repaved in August. As part of the repaving, more than 3,000
feet of French Edge Drains were installed to keep water from draining under
the track surface - the raceway is just 15 feet above sea level. Curbing was
also added at Turns 2, 6, 8 and 10. Portions of the road course that were
repaved included Turns 1-3, 6-8 and 11. Turns 4-5, 9-10, 12 and the Chute
were repaved prior to the 2003 season. 

 

 

 

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John Cardinale

VP of Media/Community Relations

Infineon Raceway

Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476

wk: 707-933-3907

cell: 707-334-9805