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Article: A better NASCAR: more tracks, fewer races

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December 22, 2006
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Where should NASCAR be? Think Johnny Cash singing I've been everywhere, man' as you tick off New York, Seattle, Rockingham, Darlington, Kentucky, Iowa, St. Louis...

When International Speedway Corp. announced its decision to scrap plans to build a racetrack on Staten Island, the response was overwhelmingly positive from residents of the borough and race fans alike.

Let's face it: Except for its proximity to the Manhattan skyline, the site never made sense for a variety of reasons.

* With no community support-the locals never were going to embrace the project-getting around other obstacles would have been a series of touch-and-go situations.

* If you think Bristol Motor Speedway is ...

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