VenuesWest installs Australia's largest screens at a Drag Racing venue

The recent addition of three giant screens at the Perth Motorplex are the largest video board installations at a permanent drag racing venue in Australia.

The largest screen, measuring approximately 14 metres wide by 7 metres high, is located at the start line of the drag strip and will display instant replays and high definition video footage.

 The other two new screens are located at the midpoint of the drag racing strip and both measure 6 metres wide by 3 metres high. These signs will be used to predominantly display race run times and graphics.

Commenting on the installation, VenuesWest Chairman Graham Partridge OAM stated “this initiative is included in VenuesWest’s Strategic Asset management Plan as part of an investment program designed to improve venue presentation and customer experience.”

The screens will be used for all Drag Racing, Burnouts and other entertainment events held on the dragstrip. This equates to more than 80 events this season.

Partidge added “the final cost of the screens including the installation of the new timing system is $290,000.

“The new state of the art screens have been described as the best in the country for a Motor Sport venue and will enhance entertainment experience for both Perth residents and visitors attending Drag Racing and other Events at the Perth Motorplex.

“Over the last four financial years more than 1 million spectators have visited Perth Motorplex, indicating the diversity of driving sports such as drag racing and dirt track speedway and music events such as Guns n Roses are appealing to a large range of people living and visiting Perth.”

VenuesWest is Western Australia’s provider of premier sports, recreation and entertainment venues and its portfolio includes the new and world class Perth Arena and the redeveloped nib Stadium.

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