WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WFMY) - The City of Winston-Salem announced plans to upgrade and revitalize Bowman Gray Stadium with a $9 million investment over three years.
The city announced it plans to improve the fan experience and upgrade Bowman Gray facilities during a news conference at the stadium field house Wednesday. The investment will go toward upgrades such as updating restroom and concession facilities, repairs to the seating area, adding a high-capacity Wi-Fi system and renovating ticket booths. The proposed improvements are pending approval by City Council.
The stadium is home to Bowman Gray Racing and Winston-Salem State University football. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines also said the field at the stadium will be named "Rams Field at Bowman Gray Stadium."
"Today, we are truly celebrating a wonderful opportunity to revitalize the stadium, to make it Ram-friendly," Joines said. "We are excited as a city to partner with Winston-Salem State University to help make their program even more successful and make our city even more successful."
"This gives us an opportunity to do something special and create a true fan experience here at WSSU and Bowman Gray Stadium," said WSSU chancellor Elwood Robinson. "It's a win for Winston-Salem State. It's a win for the city. It's a win for racing."
WSSU will stop pursuing ownership of the stadium based on the new plan.
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