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Panel advances Daytona Speedway tax-break
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel Days after International Speedway Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $13.5 million, the Florida Senate on Monday began moving a bill that would give NASCAR promoter and racetrack owner nearly $100 million worth of... -
After NASCAR track owner reports $13m profit, Senate takes up tax breaks
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelUPDATE: The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously passed the bill. Days after International Speedway Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $13.5 million, the Florida Senate is set to begin moving a bill that would give the NASCAR promoter... -
Darrell Wallace Jr. is making NASCAR officials and fans take notice
The black NASCAR truck with a white "54" on the side gleamed on pit road as its driver walked up for the night's race, prompting three dozen photographers and well-wishers to edge closer. The attraction was 19-year-old Darrell Wallace Jr. As Wallace...
Tags: Joe Gibbs Racing, Brad Keselowski, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Kyle Busch, Auto Racing
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Florida travel calendar for April
Check out festivals and events in April across the state. This list is organized by region. Central Florida (including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County) Through April 20: Universal Studios...
Tags: Busch Gardens Tampa, Restaurants, Gaylord Palms Resort, Auto Racing, New Smyrna Beach
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Sports-Breaks-On-Steroids bill takes shape in Senate
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE – An attempt to give the Miami Dolphins the ability to make stadium improvements morphed Tuesday into a catch-all sports incentive package that could provide tax dollars for everything from Major League Soccer in Orlando to spring... -
On Disney's doorstep
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — While it touts its proximity to Orlando and Central Florida's mega-theme parks, this city in many ways has grown into a worthy destination itself for spring break. If you are among the 1.3 million expected to visit the...
Tags: Tour Operations Industry, Gatorland, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Endangered Species, Tourism and Leisure
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Panel approves tax breaks for pro sports across Florida
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelDismissing claims that it was corporate welfare, the state House’s tax-writing committee on Wednesday approved package of multimillion-dollar breaks for professional sports facilities across Florida. In three separate votes, the House Finance &... -
House panel to pass slimmed-down pro sports tax breaks
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe tax-writing committee in the Florida House is poised to pass an assortment of tax breaks for professional sports teams tomorrow – though the multimillion-dollar subsidies will all be trimmed back a bit. The House Finance & Tax Subcommittee plans... -
Fans injured on final lap of Daytona race
DAYTONA BEACH – At least five people in the stands were reportedly injured at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday when a multi-car accident sent wreckage into the safety fence in front of the grandstand. The accident came on the final lap...
Tags: Michael Annett, Stock Car Racing, Auto Racing, Car Engine Repair, ESPN (tv network)
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Tony Stewart captures wreck-marred Nationwide Series race
DAYTONA BEACH — Tony Stewart won Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300, but it was a subdued victory as the triumph was marred by a major wreck that involved injuries to at least 28 fans in the grandstand. As Stewart's No. 33...
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Scott Lagasse, Jr., Auto Racing, Daytona 500, Tony Stewart
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NASCAR promoter lobbies for tens of millions in tax breaks
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBusiness is looking up at International Speedway Corp. The racetrack owner and NASCAR promoter just won an extension of a lucrative tax break from the federal government. The company says interest among its most avid fans is at a five-year high. And it... -
Two killed in crash at California race track
MARYSVILLE, Calif. -- A teenage race car driver taking warm-up laps at a raceway in Northern California careened off the track and into pit row, killing a 14-year-old boy and 68-year-old man, officials said. Six or seven cars were on the track...
Tags: Auto Racing, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Drag Racing, NASCAR, Open-Wheel Racing
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