Thousands of race fans heading to Dover International Speedway have already discovered the convenience of booking their stay at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Wilmington Legal District. Comfortable guest rooms and suites are equipped with all the expected amenities and within an easy one hour drive of the race track, making it the ideal place to stay during race weekends.
The track is one of the most unique on the NASCAR circuit because of its unusual configuration. The dual purpose facility has a race track built for horses completely encircled by the one mile track built for cars. Legendary stock car champion Richard Petty won the first car race sanctioned by NASCAR on a July afternoon in 1969.
Nicknamed the Monster Mile for its seemingly voracious appetite for race cars, many drivers have gotten crossed up on its high banks and had their cars collected into the wall. Though it is only one mile in length, the speedway requires drivers to exhibit the patience and skills normally seen on much bigger race tracks.
Speedway officials immortalized Miles the Monster in 2008 when they introduced the humongous Monster Monument in Victory Plaza. At 46 feet tall, Miles will not be ignored as he glares through glowing eyes that are bright red. His menacing visage can be seen by drivers on Route 1 and no one entering the FanZone can possibly miss him as he stands with arm raised and a full sized race car clutched in his fist. The FanZone is nearly eight acres of fun with sponsor booths, interactive attractions and souvenir haulers to entertain visitors.
The property has undergone many changes over the years with the addition of Dover Downs Slots in 1995, the same year the track surface was converted to concrete. By 2001, grandstand expansions saw the seating capacity at 135,000, a number that surpassed any other mid-Atlantic region sports facility.
The race viewing experience was literally taken to new heights in 2004 when the Monster Bridge was opened for business. Fans who can score these coveted tickets are given the VIP treatment and armchair seating in a glass structure that spans the third turn. This spectacular view of the cars racing beneath their feet is something that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
When the checkered flag falls, fans can head back to Wilmington for a relaxing evening. Guest may order up some room service or head down to the lounge for a drink followed by dinner at the cafe. Race fans can count on the Doubletree to provide everything necessary for an exciting weekend getaway.
The track is one of the most unique on the NASCAR circuit because of its unusual configuration. The dual purpose facility has a race track built for horses completely encircled by the one mile track built for cars. Legendary stock car champion Richard Petty won the first car race sanctioned by NASCAR on a July afternoon in 1969.
Nicknamed the Monster Mile for its seemingly voracious appetite for race cars, many drivers have gotten crossed up on its high banks and had their cars collected into the wall. Though it is only one mile in length, the speedway requires drivers to exhibit the patience and skills normally seen on much bigger race tracks.
Speedway officials immortalized Miles the Monster in 2008 when they introduced the humongous Monster Monument in Victory Plaza. At 46 feet tall, Miles will not be ignored as he glares through glowing eyes that are bright red. His menacing visage can be seen by drivers on Route 1 and no one entering the FanZone can possibly miss him as he stands with arm raised and a full sized race car clutched in his fist. The FanZone is nearly eight acres of fun with sponsor booths, interactive attractions and souvenir haulers to entertain visitors.
The property has undergone many changes over the years with the addition of Dover Downs Slots in 1995, the same year the track surface was converted to concrete. By 2001, grandstand expansions saw the seating capacity at 135,000, a number that surpassed any other mid-Atlantic region sports facility.
The race viewing experience was literally taken to new heights in 2004 when the Monster Bridge was opened for business. Fans who can score these coveted tickets are given the VIP treatment and armchair seating in a glass structure that spans the third turn. This spectacular view of the cars racing beneath their feet is something that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
When the checkered flag falls, fans can head back to Wilmington for a relaxing evening. Guest may order up some room service or head down to the lounge for a drink followed by dinner at the cafe. Race fans can count on the Doubletree to provide everything necessary for an exciting weekend getaway.
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