Mike McWilliams (pictured at right), a fixture at Talladega Superspeedway since 1992 and the current vice president of operations, will make the transition to owner’s superintendent of International Speedway Corporation’s (ISC) Design & Development team for “Transformation” – The Talladega Superspeedway Infield Project. The transformation is set for completion in October 2019.

McWilliams’ facility operations team is in charge of maintenance of all facilities at the mammoth 2.66-mile venue, which includes nearly 3,000 acres of property—the largest in all of NASCAR. In addition, McWilliams oversees all aspects of fire and safety, security, parking and camping cleanup, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame operations, as well as the Talladega Airport operation.

McWilliams will continue those duties through the track’s upcoming NASCAR weekend doubleheader (October 12–14) before moving to his new role. At the time of his transition, his son, Andy McWilliams (pictured at left), the current director of operations who has been a staple of the track since 1996, will take the helm.

The approximate $50 million Transformation redevelopment (talladegasuperspeedway.com/transformation) endeavor is part of parent-company ISC’s long-term capital allocation plan and reinvestment into its major motorsports complexes.

The project is highlighted by a Garage Fan Zone Experience (140,000 square foot of social and engagement areas) that will feature “up-close” fan access to the drivers and teams, interactive attractions, Wi-Fi, a 35,000-square foot covered Open Air Club, complete with 41-foot diagonal video screens, a new Gatorade Victory Lane, a Pit Road Paddock Club, and enhanced amenities in the iconic Talladega infield. In addition, there will be more than 300 new RV spaces configured inside the track.

McWilliams will assist with the construction process of Transformation and will retire in November 2019 after the project’s conclusion.