Quimby, the first US woman to gain a pilot’s licence after an aviation tournament at Belmont Park sparked her interest, while Eddie’s Bar celebrates Eddie D Brown, who in 1870 became the first black jockey to win the Belmont Stakes riding ‘Kingfisher’.
Reaching the upper concourse and there is a focus on the stadium’s home team, the New York Islanders. Four banners hang above the arena’s main Tailgate bar, showcasing the Islanders logo alongside photographs of Islanders supporters’ clubs from around the world.
‘The inspiration behind UBS Arena centred around creating a space that offered a connection to the past by honouring the local history of Belmont Park and New York,’ says Shaun Fernandes, co-founder and creative director at Jump Studios. ‘By celebrating the area’s unique stories, including those of the New York Islanders, we aimed to create an arena that brings together the local community and establishes the venue as a high-quality destination for a number of different entertainment experiences.’