Founders Story
I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have experienced four unforgettable Indianapolis 500s—in 1985, 1986, 1990, and 1991. You don’t just attend the Indy 500; you experience it. Though I’ve never attended a Formula One race in person, my son lives minutes from the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, and I’ve walked the track in the off-season.
As a conservative man raised to see people, not race, I still grew up hoping a Black American would break through in the big three—Formula One, IndyCar, and NASCAR. Wendell Scott blazed the trail in NASCAR in the 1960s, and Willy T. Ribbs competed in the Indy 500. Today we celebrate Lewis Hamilton, the greatest Formula One driver of all time and arguably the greatest racer across any series. A British bi-racial champion, Hamilton has become a global pioneer, inspiring the next generation—including Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, who just won the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, and Myles Rowe in the NTT IndyCar Series.
After twelve years of relentless planning, designing, politicking, and barely surviving, I stand with our team on the verge of making racing and entertainment history. We have assembled one of the world’s greatest development teams to deliver **RACE City, Nevada USA**—a 14,000+ acre master-planned community (7,000 acres in initial build-out) that will become its own municipality near Las Vegas.
RACE City, Nevada USA consists of two integrated districts:
District 1: Raines International Speedway and Entertainment District (R.I.S.E.) + Research and Development Park (Star Base Nevada)
District 2: “Dreaming of America the Beautiful” Town Hall Nevada, also known as “The Silver Project.”
Centered on twelve Extreme Adventure Experiences (EAEs), the project fuses aerospace, automotive, aviation, culinary, entertainment, extreme sports, fashion, space, and technology into a synergistic 30-year vision. The R.I.S.E. Entertainment-Metro District will be the first membership-only (or paid-entry) secure smart city in the nation—think Walt Disney World meets the Coachella Valley, where world-class security is built in from day one.
Neighborhoods 1–7 at R.I.S.E. (Six Core Extreme Adventure Experiences):
1. EAA Air Venture Oshkosh-style Regional Airport & Fixed Base Operations (FBO) – Main Event: EAA Air Venture Show
2. Monaco / Monte Carlo – Raines International Speedway (RIS) – Main Events: Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, MotoGP, Porsche Racing
3. The Melania – City Center & Event Center + Merchandise Experience (luxury resort, hotels, condos, shops, restaurants, comedy clubs, nightclubs, boutiques, speakeasies, fashion & trade shows)
4. The Duke – Extreme Sports Adventure Paddock featuring a top-secret water attraction
5. Championship Golf Course + Championship Country Club + 300 private gated homes (including special automotive and aviation residences)
6. The JV – Digital Production Studios
7. The BRI 25th Century – Star Base Nevada Executive Office Park & Industrial Park
Four Major Highlights That Set RACE City Apart:
1. Race City University (RCU) – At the very core of RACE City, Nevada USA beats the heart of Race City University (RCU) — our bold, world-class educational powerhouse built to ignite the next generation of racing talent and turn passion into profession.
Inspired directly by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44 (which opens doors for underrepresented talent in STEM and motorsport) and the revolutionary F1 Academy (which is propelling young women into elite racing), RCU will welcome boys and girls from every corner of the globe into our secure, membership-only International Entertainment-Metro District. Here, they won’t just study racing — they will *live* it, surrounded by the roar of engines, the smell of racing fuel, and the energy of a true motorsport ecosystem. RCU is intentionally designed as a full-spectrum academy where students master every inch of the racing industry:
- Driver Development Pathway – Professional-grade coaching on our soon-to-be FIA Grade 1 Raines International Speedway, advanced racing simulators, karting programs, and on-track experience in multiple disciplines (Formula-style cars, stock cars, prototypes, and more).
- Motorsport Engineering & Technology – State-of-the-art labs focused on aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, data analytics, electric/hybrid powertrains, and sustainable racing technologies.
- Business, Media & Management – Courses on team operations, sponsorship strategy, marketing, broadcast production, and the global business of motorsport.
- Safety, Medical & Performance – Training in track safety, injury prevention, and athletic conditioning tailored for the extreme demands of professional racing.
6. In addition, RCU will house a full STEM K-12 School on campus, giving younger students an early start with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum delivered by world-class educators. We are also forging deep partnerships with Clark County’s top trade schools, community colleges, and universities so every RCU graduate leaves with certifications, real-world credentials, and direct pipelines into high-paying careers in the racing, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Our goal is simple yet transformative: to create the most diverse, skilled, and opportunity-rich talent pipeline in motorsport history — while remaining fiercely committed to excellence, merit, and the American dream of hard work paying off. Race City University will not only produce future Formula One, IndyCar, and NASCAR champions; it will launch the engineers, mechanics, team owners, and innovators who will keep American motorsport dominant for decades to come.
This is more than an academy — it’s a movement. It’s the place where the next Lewis Hamilton, the next Bubba Wallace, the next female Indy 500 winner, or the next groundbreaking race engineer will first put their helmet on and chase their dreams.
Race City University: Where Future Legends Are Forged.
8. Race City Wellness Program – Elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, and Olympic sports will have a premier destination to rehabilitate from injury in a state-of-the-art environment.
10. Tilke Engineers Partnership – Dr. Carsten Tilke and Christian Epp of Tilke Engineers (architects of many of the world’s premier FIA Grade 1 circuits) are directly involved in designing the Raines International Speedway.
12. Master Planning & Execution – One of America’s largest master builders and planners is overseeing construction. I personally designed every aspect of the project over 29 years as an Air Force Project and Program Manager, including a decade working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Black Lion Endeavors Corporation (relocating headquarters to Nevada by the end of 2026) is the parent company, operating as a conglomerate in the spirit of LVMH, Discovery Land Company, Triple 555, and Liberty Media. “Roaring to the Top!” we own and operate eight LLCs:
1. Big Show Entertainment Network (BEN) LLC
2. Black Lion House of Fashion LLC (“The House of Black”)
3. Casanovas Cupcake and Wine Bar LLC
4. Entertainment District LLC
5. Blue Star 21 Management Services LLC
6. Blue Star 21 Capital Services LLC
7. CAVU Fox One LLC
8. Raines International Speedway (RIS) LLC
This vision was placed on my heart by God (Elohim) on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2014. I have waited twelve years—through the lab, the trials, and the waiting—for the return of President Donald J. Trump and for economic conditions to align. Now is the time. LET’S GOO!
Christian Missions
1. Stop child sex trafficking and human trafficking.
2. Protect and promote traditional marriage.
3. Build 5,000 smart homes and give away 1,000 for free—500 to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and 500 to Tunnel to Towers.
Favorite Bible Verse
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28
PROVIDING HEART-RACING EXTREME ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES FOR THE SECRET-INTERNATIONAL SECRET AGENT IN YOU…
Raines International Speedway and Entertainment District (R.I.S.E.) ~ “Follow your Passions!”
Offering Memorandum, pitch decks, and additional project information are available upon request. Shalom,
David “Super Dave” Raines, MBA | CEO, Black Lion Endeavors Corporation
Englewood, Colorado 80112 (relocating to Nevada by end of 2026)
blacklion.endeavors@icloud.com
