[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Texas 
Motor Speedway for celebrating 10 successful years of racing. The 
facility is located in the heart of North Texas, between Fort Worth and 
Denton in the 26th District of Texas.
  The Texas Motor Speedway has hosted several NASCAR, Indy Racing 
League, and other prestigious motor sport races since its inaugural 
year in 1997. Millions of enthusiastic fans have flocked to enjoy the 
modern racing and entertainment facilities at one of the fastest tracks 
in the Nation.
  The Texas Motor Speedway has a tremendous impact on the North Texas 
economy by bringing millions of dollars to businesses, hotels, 
restaurants, and attractions in the area. The Speedway continues to 
exceed predictions of its regional economic impact each year.
  As an avid racing fan, I regularly attend events at the Texas Motor 
Speedway. I am pleased to have such a fine facility in the North Texas 
community, and I proudly boast of its accomplishments on my 
Congressional Web site. In addition to hosting races, the Texas Motor 
Speedway also supports a number of worthy charities in the North Texas 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Texas Motor Speedway for 10 
distinguished years of serving the racing and Texas communities. I look 
forward to many more.

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