Fall 2016
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So what is Indianapolis, the racing capitol of the world missing? A unifying location to house, exhibit and celebrate all forms of motorsports and racing under one roof. From Indycar, Nascar, Moto GP, Drag racing, Dirt track, and motocross, Indiana's Racing heritage needs to be celebrated. What makes the surrounding museums successful in raising a combined 22 million in yearly revenue? They are on the canal. By excavating the museum plaza and expanding the canal onto the site, visitor interaction will increase. To further cater to canal visitors, the Pit Stop cafe and canal level parking are accessible past museum hours. To achieve housing large vehicles in an ever-changing sport, the museum is broken into several 2 story garage bays.
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Cars pass through the garage doors and use the central hydraulic lift to access the 2nd floor. The exhibits can be as permanent or temporary as the museum wants, and this design makes that easy and possible.To encourage visitors to explore the full museum, an observation tower creates a destination spot while giving a nod to the IMS pagoda. The exterior further enhances and creates an extension to the white river state park. There is a dragway for events and food trucks, concerts in the grandstands, a running and bike path racetrack, and plenty of architectural and landscaping detail to allude to the finish line.
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