"Location, features and capacity are the opportunities for America's
next premier roadracing facility. Oak Ridge is the place!"
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The Oak Ridge Reservation consists of over 24,000 acres of preserved natural terrain. The Heritage Center occupies 900 acres at the western edge of the reservation. There are over 20 miles of roads inside the center that will become part of the Oak Ridge municipality. Included are emergency, medical and kitchen facilities, with abundant parking capacity.
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The K-25 building is at the heart of the Heritage Center. When remediation is complete, a 110 yd by 750 yd elevated peninsula will remain, offering excellent grandstand views of racing action. Plans are underway for the 300'x300' building at the north end of the peninsula to be used as a museum for preserving the history of this site.
- The 34 turn (17L/17R) 3.7 mile road course will surround the museum and elevated spectator peninsula, providing an incredible view of racing action. The front stretch is 2700' while the back stretch will be a heart pounding 4,440'. The primary hot pit is 1820 feet with a secondary pit on the back stretch that is 1610 feet. Run-off area has been maximized to offer a fast, but safe racing experience. Short courses for schools, track days and club events will be available. Initial paddock area capacity will allow up to 48 - 75 foot haulers with awnings. Easy camping access and vendor sites will be at a premium for fan access.
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- Southern Appalachian Railway Museum
- The on-site railroad system is operated by the Heritage Railroad Corporation and the Southern Appalachian Railway Museum operates a restoration and excursion program. Vintage rail excursions could be an exciting and unique way for fans to arrive at the track.
- American Museum of Science and Energy
- The results of incredible research have been captured in an exciting learning environment. Located in downtown Oak Ridge, stop by and be amazed at what is on the horizon in cutting-edge science. It is "all in a day's work" for teams of international researchers to surprise us with their discoveries.
Manhattan Project Preservation - These people were on a mission and they accomplished it. Living in rather simple and often muddy accommodations, they made the most of it with a seldom seen determination. Names like Oppenheimer, Einstein, Roosevelt and Truman were just some of the names on security lists around here.
- African Burial Ground - Wheat
- Over 90 unmarked graves of slaves that once worked these hills are immortalized with a memorial to their sacrifice. Located across the highway from Heritage Center.