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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>Happy Thanksgiving to
Everyone.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>This November News letter is the
first of many more to come. Spartan is launching our newsletter on a
monthly basis to try to stay in touch with our many race friends during the
Winter months. We will also be asking different guest writers to
participate each month.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>We have sold Springport and will
concentrate our efforts on Spartan now. At the time of this writing I do
not have any information to pass along regarding the plans for Springport,
except that the name has been changed to Mid-Michigan Speedway.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>There are a couple of racing
families that have lots to be thankful for this holiday season. The
Duttons and the Loughans have had a brush with some health issues. Doc and
Deb are both home recuperating now and reports are that they are doing
well. Chris Boylon our photographer is sporting a cast on his leg as
well. At least they all had the good sense not to take ill during the
race season.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>This is the time of year that we
tweak rules in all of the divisions. I keep notes during the season so we
can take a hard look at them during the off season. I am happy to report
that we will not be making very many changes and the rules that are
being adjusted should not cause any hardship to our drivers.
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>Over the last few years different
tracks, including Spartan have drifted apart with their rules, which overall has
not been beneficial for drivers that prefer to cross over to other tracks.
There are countless reasons for this but recently we have been working
with Maurice Randall at Auto City and Jeff Parrish from Owosso and Dixie to
close the gaps and we have made good progress. At least I can
honestly say we are on the right track (no pun intended) toward having the rules
for all Divisions close enough to enable most cars to travel if they so
choose. There has had to be some give and take where there were
discrepancies in order to achieve our goal but I think we "Got R
Done". </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>Last month Spartan purchased a used
set of aluminum bleachers from Michigan International Speedway. The
bleachers had been in turn one at MIS but will now replace all of the
bleachers in the front stretch at Spartan, except turn 4. We are finishing
up paper work that will enable us to get the required permits. When we do
get them assembled they will be much higher than what we currently have and
there will be something similar to a food court right in front of the concession
stand and a green space between the new bleachers and the turn 4
bleachers. Maybe now the T-shirt shooter guy can at least hit the
stands. Replacing the bleachers will require us to also replace the
tower. We are in hopes that this major project will start in September of
09 and be complete before the start up of 2010. Unfortunately now we will
have to gauge the economy through out 09 before scheduling the demo of our
current bleachers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>I also must add that none of this
would have been possible with out the on going generous commitment that Michigan
International Speedway has demonstrated to the weekly Short Tracks. For
that we will remain grateful.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>The schedule will be complete soon,
along with all of the other necessary information and we will pass it along by
way of the web site, <A
href="http://www.spartanspeedway.com">www.spartanspeedway.com</A>.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>If you need a gift idea for a
special person that is hard to shop for consider a certificate for a ride in the
Spartan "Two Seater". This is a late model car specially built with two
seats. The gift is surprisingly affordable and will make a memory.
If you would like to find out more about the "Two Seater" just call the office
at 517-244-1042.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>The last item on my list is the
Driver's Banquet. You can see all of the Champions posing with their
Championship Hoods on the front page of our website. The banquet was
nicely done and well attended. As usual everyone involved did a wonderful
job. Thank you to Merindorf Meats and More for the great meal,
Sandy and Sue for all of the work putting the details together, Russ and Vi
DeBeaumont, Lynn and Butch Vansickler for the front door help, Donnie, Doug, Bob
Ledbetter and Jim B for putting the tables and chairs up and also for
assembling all of the trophies, Chris and CJ Boylon for the professional
photography, Bill for helping with the awards and of course Big Ed for
emceeing the event.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>Happy Holidays and Merry
Christmas,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua" color=#0000ff>Jim Leasure</FONT></DIV>
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