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Senate
Resolution 1197
By:
Senator Douglas of the 17th
A
RESOLUTION
Designating
March 16, 2006, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the Capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54 mile quad-oval track, is one of the premier
motorsports facilities in the country; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway was originally constructed in 1960 and is nestled on
870 acres located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts two NASCAR Nextel Cup races each year, the two
largest single-day sporting events each year in the State of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway is the main contributor to the local sports economy,
bringing in more than $455 million annually, an amount that is greater than the
contributions of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Falcons combined;
and
WHEREAS,
during the two NASCAR Nextel Cup weekends, the Atlanta Motor Speedway attracts
fans from all 50 states and more than a dozen foreign nations along with more
than 10 million viewers worldwide; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway also hosts Busch Series, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA
racing during the year and the Thursday Thunder Legends and Bandolero racing
during the summer, showcasing the talents of the
regiońs
up-and-coming drivers; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Motor Speedway is in use over 300 days each year, hosting corporate
events, driving schools, concerts, air shows, dog shows, circuses, and car
shows; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting and proper that the contributions of the Atlanta Motor Speedway to
our economy and to our state be recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body designates March 16,
2006, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the Capitol and that, on such occasion,
the members of this body recognize and commend the Atlanta Motor Speedway for
its contributions to this state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their pride and honor
in having the Atlanta Motor Speedway in our state and encourage NASCAR to
continue all NASCAR races presently being held at the Atlanta Motor
Speedway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bruton Smith, CEO and
Chairman of the Board of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Ed Clark, President and
General Manager of the Atlanta Motor Speedway.