Track NewsThe Monster Monument is standing tall in Victory Plaza at Dover International SpeedwayLive video is available now by clicking here. Click here to see recent photos of the Monster Monument Click here to see photos of the erection of the Monster Monument (April 29, 2008) Updated Tuesday, April 29 6:00 p.m. A chilly, cloudy morning gave way to sunny skies, and perfect conditions for assembling the Monster Monument! Crews moved the monster's torso into place by noon, attached the face and head of the structure by 2 p.m., and spent the rest of the day putting the monster's arms and hands into place. By the time the sun began to set, the Monster Monument was fully intact in its permanent location at the Speedway. For photos of the monster's progression click here, and stay tuned for more updates and photos of the Monster Monument! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Updated Tuesday, April 29 9:30 a.m. Under partly sunny skies, construction crews are now hard at work assembling the Monster Monument. By 8 a.m., the lower torso of the monster was already in place on the base of the monument, and by 9 a.m. the design team was working towards connecting the chest to the lower portion. Crews will continue to work throughout the day today with the hopes of having the full structure in place by sunset. Stay tuned to DoverSpeedway.com for photos and live video of the monster's progress. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the design team from ACI Composites will be on-site at Dover International Speedway to assemble the Monster Monument at its permanent location in the new Victory Plaza area. The full fiberglass monster structure will be erected by the end of the day, weather permitting, and fans can watch it all live ONLINE! Click here for live video. The page will be redirected to the DelDOT website featuring live video from a camera mounted on top of the skybox complex on the back side of Dover's frontstretch. The monster's head, torso and arms were shipped to Dover this morning as six flatbed trucks made their way from ACI Composites' factory in Lancaster, Pa. The wide-load convoy received a Delaware State Police escort from the Delaware border to the Speedway. More photos and details of the construction of the Monster Monument will be posted on DoverSpeedway.com in the near future. NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 30 - June 1, 2008. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here. |