A $4 million renovation of the frontstretch grandstand that includes replacing the current concrete and aluminum bleachers with spacious stadium-style seats is among several capital improvement projects planned this year at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

The design and procurement phase of the grandstand renovation is underway and construction will begin following the May 27 Coca-Cola 600. It is scheduled for completion prior to the Oct. 13 Bank of America 500.

“This track is constantly evolving and each change is designed to make it more user friendly for our fans, competitors and employees,” said Bruton Smith, founder and chairman of Lowe’s Motor Speedway. “Fans are absolutely going to love the changes which will bring these prime viewing areas in line with the other modern grandstands around the speedway.”

The $4 million frontstretch grandstand project involves renovating the lower portions of the Ford, General Motors and Chrysler sections, all of which were part of the original grandstand when the track opened in 1960.

The renovation is the first phase of a multi-year plan to rebuild the track’s frontstretch. This phase includes the construction of a steel and aluminum grandstand which will be placed over the old concrete structure. The new section will include approximately 18,000 stadium-style seats, more walkways, added depth between rows and additional handicap-accessible seating.