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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2005
Page
17
NASCAR eyes a Hall of Fame host city after the holidays with five bidders Atlanta Charlotte Richmond Daytona Beach and Kansas City contending. Charlotte has tradition and attractors while Atlanta projects up to a million visitors annually, challenging the lead.
Daytona Beach pitches a NASCAR hall near Daytona International Speedway funded mainly by private funds. The plan cites strong fan turnout with over 9 million annual visitors and 400 000 expected yearly attendees if built. Critics note existing attractions and limited public support.
Atlanta proposes a NASCAR hall of fame across from Centennial Olympic Park near the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca Cola. The project envisions $92 million cost with $25 million state support and $30 million from sponsors, aiming to attract about 1 million visitors yearly and boost downtown tourism. The plan ties to nearby attractions and corporate NASCAR support, amid debate over Atlanta’s NASCAR branding.
Charlotte pursues a downtown site near the convention center for a NASCAR hall of fame costing over 130 million with state hotel tax funds and a $50 million monorail pledge from Bruton Smith. Proponents cite the city as racing hub while opponents warn market saturation and existing museums may dilute impact.
Richmond seeks the NASCAR Hall of Fame site citing location near Washington and major markets. The bid, led by Virginians Racing for the Hall of Fame, leverages Richmond International Raceway history, track capacity, and fan turnout while promising mixed private and public funding and a postcard campaign for support.
The Kansas City bid eyes a 400 acre Village West site next to Kansas Speedway for a 100 million NASCAR venue design by HOK Sports. The plan leverages Kansas City’s two state metro area assets and the track’s strong sellout history and 82 000 season tickets. Village West already features Cabela's and the Kansas City T Bones stadium alongside economic growth in the region.
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