Spectrum Sports (Kansas City)

Bristol Motor Speedway Presents Proposal to Mayor John Cooper to Bring NASCAR Back to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Following the letter of intent signed in March 2021, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) has presented Mayor John Cooper with a proposal to both revitalize the legendary 117-year-old Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR Cup Series racing back to Nashville.

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  • Following the letter of intent signed in March 2021, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) has presented Mayor John Cooper with a proposal to both revitalize the legendary 117-year-old Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR Cup Series racing back to Nashville.
  • A partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway satisfies those obligations while restoring the second-oldest operating motor speedway in the United States back to the national stage.
  • A renovated, activated Fairgrounds Speedway under experienced leadership would have a significant economic impact for Nashville and the region.
  • Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, which opened in 1904, is the second-oldest operating motor speedway in the United States and hosted an annual NASCAR Cup Series event from 1958-1984.

Kansas City Sports Commission Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Kathy Nelson's Appointment as President & CEO

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Monday, November 8, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today marks the 10th anniversary of Kathy Nelson being named President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation (GKCSCF).

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today marks the 10th anniversary of Kathy Nelson being named President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation (GKCSCF).
  • "The Chiefs are excited to partner with the Kansas City Sports Commission to bring the 2023 NFL Draft to Kansas City, and we look forward to working together to bring more events to our city."
  • For more information about Kathy Nelson and the Kansas City Sports Commission, please visit http://www.sportkc.org .
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