Blockader crowd control barricades have been a presence at NASCAR events for years, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Richmond International Raceway, home of two annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. A long-standing relationship between Blockader and the Richmond track results in Blockader barriers being used in multiple locations at the raceway.
- In the parking lots, barricades separate pedestrians from traffic, and serve as temporary fencing around special parking areas
- In the track’s infield, interlocking steel barriers are a security tool, as they safely separate spectators from the race action
The raceway has concluded that barriers with flat bases are the best fit for its crowd management and security needs. “We had previously tried plastic fencing,” says Linwood Burrow, Richmond International’s Manager of Track Operations. “But Blockader barriers look better and provide better security. They help keep our fans happy. It’s an excellent product.” Richmond International Raceway (www.rir.com) is site of the “Crown Royal Presents the Your Name Here 400” in May and the “Chevy Rock & Roll 400” in September.
