[Greg Hill]

This is just one more example of how corporate ownership of race tracks doesn't work. Compare Memphis which was closed to Bowling Green which is probably one of the most profitable race tracks in the country. Owner operators are the key to making these tracks successful. They spend their own money and have a vested interest in growing their business. At Bowling Green there is something going on all the time. Dallas and Clay realize that the more events they have the more money they make. At Memphis there was no regular program, they came to depend on test and tune Thursday night where they didn't have to do track prep or much of anything else except collect the $15 per car charge at the gate.

Race tracks can be successful if they are managed right and promoted. You would think St Louis which is a large market area without much if any competition should be profitable.