While Racer Arena's official capacity was 5,550, sellouts were common with the area and more than 6,000 fans packed the stands on numerous occasions. By the early 1970s, records indicate that the capacity was already seen as insufficient to meet the needs of demand from the campus and community for attendance at varsity basketball games.
While Racer Arena's official capacity was 5,550, sellouts were frequent, with crowds exceeding 6,000 fans on numerous occasions. By the early 1970s, records indicated that the venue's capacity was deemed inadequate to meet the growing demand for basketball games from both the campus and the wider community.