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Don Garlits has experienced some wild rides
in his day but few like the one he took during the Southern Nostalgia Shootout
recently at South Georgia Motorsports Park. “Big Daddy” did a 180-degree spin in
a front engine dragster.

Garlits brought his Swamp Rat VIII recreation to put on
a show for the fans. He made a short blast on Saturday and another on Sunday,
and participated in the Cacklefest on Saturday night. He spent hours talking
with his fans and signing autographs.

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NHRA and ESPN officials announced late yesterday that next Saturday's qualifying
coverage of the Auto Club NHRAFinals will return to its original timeslot,
starting at 10 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2 HD.

"ESPN decided it was best to
provide our fans of the NHRA with primetime coverage of qualifying from
Pomona in the heat of this year'schampionship battle," said Frantz Cayo,
ESPN director of motorsportsprogramming. "Therefore, we are keeping the
telecast at 10 p.m. (ET) on
Saturday."

NHRA officials announced today that next Saturday's qualifying coverage of
the Auto Club NHRA Finals willnow be presented during a two-hour live
telecast, starting at 5 p.m.(ET) on ESPN2 HD.

Did you miss last weekend's Orlando World Street Nationals? We have reposted our extensive PHOTO GALLERY and DAILY NOTEBOOK for your viewing pleasure.

Recently licensed Australian Top
Alcohol Dragster driver Kate Harker will drive Tom Conway's Skull Shine/Torco
Race Fuels A/Fuel Dragster during this weekend's NHRA Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag
Racing Series event at "The Strip" at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Lee Callaway,
who normally drives the car, will reassume driving duties at next weekend's AAA
Auto Club Finals in Pomona, Calif.

Tommy Johnson
Jr., got a present in Las Vegas and it wasn’t a 21 on the blackjack table. It
was a joint effort from his crew.

“I try to get my guys something every
year,” Johnson said. “I do it because I want to say thank you for a great
season. They also give me something.”

ESPN is complementing its
extensive coverage of NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA racing in 2007 with ESPN2
Garage, a new block of programming dedicated to the automotive and
motorsports world.

Debuting Saturday, Jan. 6,
the block will satisfy automotive, motorcycle and motorsports enthusiasts with
19 different shows that feature nearly every facet of the industry – from car
auctions to custom-car programs to an animated series and reality shows. The
programming will be aired on ESPN2 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET on weekdays, from
10 a.m. to noon ET on Saturdays and from 10-11 a.m. ET on Sundays.

Don Garlits has experienced some wild rides in his day but few like the
one he took during the Southern Nostalgia Shootout recently at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
“Big Daddy” did a 180-degree spin in a front engine dragster.

Garlits brought his Swamp Rat VIII recreation to put on a show for the
fans. He made a short blast on Saturday and another on Sunday, and
participated in the Cacklefest on Saturday night. He spent hours talking
with his fans and signing autographs.

On Saturday, Don suited up and pushed his car down the right lane,
turned
around and push-started it coming toward the starting line in the left
lane. He then turned in staging and made a smoky blast for 330-feet or so
to give fans a feel for drag racing the way it used to be. 

International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq: ISCA)(OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB)
("ISC") has announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation to indirectly acquire an additional 37.5
percent interest in Raceway Associates, LLC ("Raceway Associates"), owner and
operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. The
purchase price for the transaction is approximately $69 million in cash.

After the transaction closes, ISC will own 100 percent of Motorsports
Alliance, LLC ("Motorsports Alliance"), which owns 75 percent of Raceway
Associates. Raceway Associates was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between
Motorsports Alliance and the former owners of Route 66 Raceway. Raceway
Associates subsequently developed Chicagoland Speedway, a 75,000 seat facility
hosting premier motorsports events from the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch, IRL
IndyCar and ARCA RE/MAX series.