About Bandimere Speedway

 

• One of two NHRA national event tracks to have an all-concrete race surface and 350-foot beyond the finish line.

• Track resurfacing was completed in April 2008, and included more than 47,000 sq. ft. of new concrete to the racing surface and asphalt in the shut down area, and has been continually updated since to provide a world class track surface.

• A Musco lighting system was installed in May 2008 and has been upgraded to include lighting on both sides of the track to provide one of the best lit tracks in the country.

• Bandimere Speedway and Compulink Timing System’s Bob Brockmeyer worked in conjunction to develop and continue to set the standard for drag racing timing systems as the track features an all fiber-optic systems.

• Features a proprietary ‘Track Cooling System’ that is unique to drag racing. The cooling system lies in the concrete launch pad and circulates chilled water from a pair of 12,000 gallon underground tanks through more than 15,000 foot of lines. The cooled area is 345 feet long – 40 feet behind the starting line to 305 feet past the start with two phases to allow for gradient cooling. Surface reading show temperature reductions between 20-25 degrees.

• Track equipment includes a proprietary tire rotator tractor, the same used by NHRA, a pair of 72 inch track scrubbers, TYMCO sweeper, and custom spray rig, which is also used by NHRA, IHRA, and NASCAR.

• Partners with St. Anthony Hospital and West Metro Fire Authority to maintain a fully equipped ambulance on site. Safety trucks include multiple fire suppression systems, including gaseous, dry chemical, and foam, and carry state-of-the-art Holmatro Rescue Tools.

• All-concrete racing surface.  One of three NHRA national event tracks to have an all-concrete surface. 

• Track resurfacing was completed in April, 2008, and included over 47,000 sq ft of new concrete and new asphalt in the shut down area.

• A new Musco lighting system was installed in May, 2008 providing one of the best lit tracks in the country.

• Bandimere Speedway is proud to work with Bob Brockmeyer and utilize the latest Compulink Timing System, featuring all fiber-optic lines.

• Track has a proprietary ‘Track Cooling System’ that is unique to the drag racing industry.  This track cooling system lies in the concrete launch pad and circulates chilled water from a pair of 12,000 gallon underground tanks through over 15,000 foot of lines in the launch pad.  The cooled area is 345’ long; 40’ behind the starting line to 305’ past the start.  Track temperature probes in the concrete, as well as surface reading show temperature reductions between 10-25 degrees.

• New 60” Trans-Lux LED Scoreboards were added in May, 2009.

• Bandimere Speedway track equipment includes the first track prep ‘tire rotator’ drag built, a 72” track scrubber, TYMCO sweeper, and custom spray rig.

• Bandimere speedway partners with St. Anthony Hospitals and West Metro Fire Authority to maintain a fully equipment ambulance on site.  Safety trucks include multiple fire suppression systems, including gaseous, dry chemical, and foam, and carry a Hurst Jaws-Of-Life.