FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2009
OR
     
o   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
(ISC LOGO)
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
FLORIDA
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  O-2384
(Commission
File Number)
  59-0709342
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
     
1801 WEST INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

(Address of principal executive offices)
  32114
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386) 254-2700
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ     NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES o     NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þAccelerated filer o 
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES o     NO þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:
         
Class A Common Stock   28,003,852 shares   as of May 31, 2009
Class B Common Stock   20,725,506 shares   as of May 31, 2009
 
 

 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 
    November 30, 2008   May 31, 2009
    (Unaudited)
    (In Thousands, Except Share and
Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 218,920     $ 146,336  
Short-term investments
    200       200  
Restricted cash
    2,405       802  
Receivables, less allowance of $1,200 in 2008 and 2009, respectively
    47,558       66,897  
Receivable from Internal Revenue Service
          111,984  
Inventories
    3,763       4,080  
Deferred income taxes
    1,838       2,191  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    7,194       20,138  
     
Total Current Assets
    281,878       352,628  
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $473,157 and $508,570, respectively
    1,331,231       1,334,777  
Other Assets:
               
Long-term restricted cash and investments
    40,187       26,859  
Equity investments
    77,613       18,825  
Intangible assets, net
    178,841       178,790  
Goodwill
    118,791       118,791  
Deposits with Internal Revenue Service
    117,936        
Other
    34,342       21,202  
     
 
    567,710       364,467  
     
Total Assets
  $ 2,180,819     $ 2,051,872  
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 153,002     $ 3,060  
Accounts payable
    26,393       21,026  
Deferred income
    103,549       151,925  
Income taxes payable
    8,659       3,735  
Other current liabilities
    18,035       22,113  
     
Total Current Liabilities
    309,638       201,859  
Long-Term Debt
    422,045       421,019  
Deferred Income Taxes
    104,172       237,089  
Long-Term Tax Liabilities
    161,834       22,543  
Long-Term Deferred Income
    13,646       13,327  
Other Long-Term Liabilities
    28,125       23,517  
Commitments and Contingencies
           
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 27,397,924 and 27,848,593 issued and outstanding in 2008 and 2009, respectively
    274       278  
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,150,471 and 20,725,506 issued and outstanding in 2008 and 2009, respectively
    211       207  
Additional paid-in capital
    497,277       497,496  
Retained earnings
    665,405       651,957  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (21,808 )     (17,420 )
     
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    1,141,359       1,132,518  
     
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 2,180,819     $ 2,051,872  
     
See accompanying notes

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
                 
    Three Months Ended
    May 31, 2008   May 31, 2009
    (Unaudited)
    (In Thousands, Except Share and
Per Share Amounts)
REVENUES:
               
Admissions, net
  $ 53,432     $ 43,680  
Motorsports related
    101,240       92,908  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    17,738       13,392  
Other
    2,527       2,398  
     
 
    174,937       152,378  
EXPENSES:
               
Direct:
               
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
    34,728       35,390  
Motorsports related
    38,688       31,953  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    11,747       9,249  
General and administrative
    28,269       25,569  
Depreciation and amortization
    17,436       18,489  
Impairment of long-lived assets
    1,150       15  
     
 
    132,018       120,665  
     
Operating income
    42,919       31,713  
Interest income and other
    384       230  
Interest expense
    (3,294 )     (5,509 )
Equity in net income (loss) from equity investments
    2,960       (57,274 )
Minority interest
          163  
     
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    42,969       (30,677 )
Income taxes
    16,961       1,018  
     
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    26,008       (31,695 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits of $33 and $32, respectively
    (36 )     (45 )
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 25,972     $ (31,740 )
     
 
               
Basic earnings per share:
               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )
Loss from discontinued operations
           
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )
     
 
               
Diluted earnings per share:
               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )
Loss from discontinued operations
           
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )
     
 
               
Dividends per share
    $ 0.12       $ 0.14  
     
 
               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    49,836,724       48,565,438  
     
 
               
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    49,927,320       48,565,438  
     
     See accompanying notes.

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
                 
    Six Months Ended
    May 31, 2008   May 31, 2009
    (Unaudited)
    (In Thousands, Except Share and
Per Share Amounts)
REVENUES:
               
Admissions, net
  $ 109,545     $ 91,516  
Motorsports related
    214,085       195,442  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    40,428       26,801  
Other
    4,738       4,738  
     
 
    368,796       318,497  
EXPENSES:
               
Direct:
               
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
    67,781       69,532  
Motorsports related
    74,024       61,062  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    24,531       18,726  
General and administrative
    55,980       50,504  
Depreciation and amortization
    34,753       36,880  
Impairment of long-lived assets
    1,881       85  
     
 
    258,950       236,789  
     
Operating income
    109,846       81,708  
Interest income and other
    (2,676 )     694  
Interest expense
    (6,887 )     (11,779 )
Equity in net income (loss) from equity investments
    4,754       (58,913 )
Minority interest
          334  
     
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
    105,037       12,044  
Income taxes
    42,787       18,551  
     
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    62,250       (6,507 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits of $66 and $63, respectively
    (67 )     (87 )
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 62,183     $ (6,594 )
     
     
Basic earnings per share:
               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
           
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
     
     
Diluted earnings per share:
               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
           
     
Net income (loss)
  $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
     
 
               
Dividends per share
    $ 0.12       $ 0.14  
     
 
               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    50,379,656       48,557,010  
     
 
               
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    50,479,717       48,557,010  
     
     See accompanying notes.

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
                                                 
    Class A   Class B                        
    Common   Common                   Accumulated    
    Stock   Stock   Additional           Other   Total
    $.01 Par   $.01 Par   Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive   Shareholders’
    Value   Value   Capital   Earnings   Loss   Equity
                            (Unaudited)                
                            (In Thousands)                
Balance at November 30, 2008
  $ 274     $ 211     $ 497,277     $ 665,405     $ (21,808 )   $ 1,141,359  
Activity 12/1/08 — 5/31/09:
                                               
Comprehensive income
                                               
Net loss
                      (6,594 )           (6,594 )
Interest rate lock
                            4,462       4,462  
Loss on currency translation
                            (74 )     (74 )
 
                                               
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (2,206 )
Cash dividend declared ($0.14 per share)
                      (6,822 )           (6,822 )
Minority interest
                      (334 )           (334 )
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
                (548 )     302             (246 )
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock
    4       (4 )                        
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
                (420 )                 (420 )
Stock-based compensation
                1,187                   1,187  
     
 
Balance at May 31, 2009
  $ 278     $ 207     $ 497,496     $ 651,957     $ (17,420 )   $ 1,132,518  
     
     See accompanying notes.

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 
    Six Months Ended
    May 31, 2008   May 31, 2009
    (Unaudited)
    (In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 62,183     $ (6,594 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    34,753       36,880  
Minority interest
          (334 )
Stock-based compensation
    1,616       1,187  
Amortization of financing costs
    259       270  
Translation loss
          (74 )
Deferred income taxes
    7,304       4,650  
(Income) loss from equity investments
    (4,754 )     58,913  
Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based compensation
    (7 )      
Impairment of long-lived assets, non-cash
    460       85  
Other, net
    3,778       74  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables, net
    (25,504 )     (19,380 )
Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets
    (8,798 )     (13,445 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    (7,598 )     (5,836 )
Deferred income
    70,775       48,057  
Income taxes
    13,034       (10,533 )
     
Net cash provided by operating activities
    147,501       93,920  
 
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Capital expenditures
    (69,844 )     (41,382 )
Proceeds from affiliate
          12,500  
Advance to affiliate
    (1,296 )     (432 )
Decrease in restricted cash and investments
          14,931  
Proceeds from short-term investments
    41,500        
Purchases of short-term investments
    (2,450 )      
Purchases of equity investments
    (81 )      
Other, net
    75       (1,016 )
     
Net cash used in investing activities
    (32,096 )     (15,399 )
 
               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds under credit facility
    20,000        
Payments under credit facility
    (20,000 )      
Payment of long-term debt
    (1,235 )     (150,859 )
Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based compensation
    7        
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
    (90,397 )     (246 )
     
Net cash used in financing activities
    (91,625 )     (151,105 )
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    23,780       (72,584 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    57,316       218,920  
     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 81,096     $ 146,336  
     
     See accompanying notes.

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International Speedway Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
May 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States but do not include all of the information and disclosures required for complete financial statements. The balance sheet at November 30, 2008, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the latest annual report on Form 10-K for International Speedway Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). In management’s opinion, the statements include all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
Unless indicated otherwise, all disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements relate to continuing operations.
Starting in fiscal 2009, branding of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing’s (“NASCAR”) truck series changed. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series became the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Throughout the interim financial statements, the naming convention for these series is consistent with the branding in fiscal 2009.
Because of the seasonal concentration of racing events, the results of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the year.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations” which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS No. 141R retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS No. 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010.
In December 2007 the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB 51.” SFAS No. 160 changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests. Minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component of equity separate from the parent’s equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which will apply retrospectively. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations and will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010.
In February 2008, FASB issued Staff Position (“FSP”) 157-2 was issued which allowed deferral of the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. FSP 157-2 was effective immediately upon issuance. The Company has elected not to apply this deferral as FSP 157-2 has no significant impact on our financial statements or disclosures.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company’s adoption of this statement in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 did not have an impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In April 2008, FSP 142-3 “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” was issued and amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. FSP 142-3 also requires additional disclosures on information that can be used to assess the extent to which future cash flows associated with intangible assets are affected by an entity’s intent or ability to renew or extend such arrangements and on associated accounting policies. FSP 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for

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fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company’s adoption of this statement in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 did not have an impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In May 2008, SFAS No. 162 “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” was issued to clarify the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411 “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The Company believes adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have no significant impact on its financial statements or disclosures.
In June 2008, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on Issue No. 03-6-1 “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” was issued to address whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. EITF No. 03-6-1 affects entities that accrue dividends on share-based payment awards during the associated service period when the return of dividends is not required if employees forfeit such awards. EITF No. 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations and will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010.
In September 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161” to improve disclosures about credit derivatives by requiring more information about the potential adverse effects of changes in credit risk on the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of the sellers of credit derivatives. It amends SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” to require disclosures by sellers of credit derivatives, including credit derivatives embedded in hybrid instruments. The FSP also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45) “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others” to require an additional disclosure about the current status of payment and performance risk of guarantees. The FSP provisions that amend Statement 133 and FIN 45 are effective for reporting periods ending after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations and will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010. The FSP also clarifies the effective date of SFAS No. 161 “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. As discussed above, SFAS No. 161 is effective the first reporting period beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 161 in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 did not have an impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In October 2008, FSP 157-3 “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active” was issued clarifying the application of SFAS No. 157 and key considerations in determining fair value in such markets, and expanding disclosures on recurring fair value measurements using unobservable inputs (Level 3). FSP 157-3 was effective upon issuance and the Company’s adoption of this application had no impact on its financial statements or disclosures.
In November 2008, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 08-6, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations.” EITF No. 08-6 addresses questions that have arisen regarding the application of the equity method subsequent to the issuance of SFAS No. 141R and SFAS No. 160. EITF No. 08-6 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations and will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010.
In June 2009, SFAS No. 167 “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” was issued to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities by addressing (1) the effects on certain provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, as a result of the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept in FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, and (2) constituent concerns about the application of certain key provisions of Interpretation 46(R), including those in which the accounting and disclosures under the Interpretation do not always provide timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, with earlier adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations and will adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 2010.

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3. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    May 31,     May 31,     May 31,     May 31,  
    2008     2009     2008     2009  
Basic and diluted:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 26,008     $ (31,695 )   $ 62,250     $ (6,507 )
Loss from discontinued operations
    (36 )     (45 )     (67 )     (87 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 25,972     $ (31,740 )   $ 62,183     $ (6,594 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per share denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
    49,836,724       48,565,438       50,379,656       48,557,010  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )   $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
                       
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )   $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
    49,836,724       48,565,438       50,379,656       48,557,010  
Common stock options
    2,466             2,426        
Contingently issuable shares
    88,130             97,635        
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    49,927,320       48,565,438       50,479,717       48,557,010  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )   $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
                       
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )   $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
 
                       
 
                               
Anti-dilutive shares excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share
    173,419       349,187       174,667       355,868  
 
                       
4. Discontinued Operations and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Nazareth Speedway
After the completion of Nazareth Speedway’s (“Nazareth”) fiscal 2004 events the Company discontinued that facility’s motorsports event operations. The NASCAR Nationwide Series and IRL IndyCar Series events, then conducted at Nazareth, were realigned to other motorsports entertainment facilities within the Company’s portfolio. The property on which the former Nazareth Speedway was located continues to be marketed for sale. The operations of Nazareth were included in the Motorsports Event segment. The results of operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented. Unless indicated otherwise, all disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements relate to continuing operations.
New York Metropolitan Speedway Development
In connection with the Company’s efforts to develop a major motorsports entertainment facility in the New York metropolitan area, its subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC, purchased a total of 676 acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island in early fiscal 2005 and began improvements including fill operations on the property. In December 2006, the Company announced its decision to discontinue pursuit of the speedway development on Staten Island. In May 2007, the Company entered into a Consent Order with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) to resolve certain issues surrounding the fill operations and the prior placement of fill at the site that contained constituents above regulatory thresholds. The Consent Order required the Company to remove non-compliant fill pursuant to an approved comprehensive fill removal plan, and to pay a penalty to DEC of $562,500, half of which was paid in May 2007 and the other half of which was suspended so long as the Company complied

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with the terms of the Consent Order. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009 the DEC notified the Company that it had complied with the terms of the Consent Order and that it had no further obligations under the Consent Order. The property is currently marketed for sale and the Company has received interest from multiple parties.
5. Equity and Other Investments
Motorsports Authentics
The Company is partners with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the name Motorsports Authentics (“MA”). MA is a leader in design, promotion, marketing and distribution of motorsports licensed merchandise.
The Company’s 50.0 percent portion of MA’s operating results was equity in net loss of approximately ($1.7) million for the three months ended May 31, 2009 as compared to equity in net income of approximately $3.0 million for the same period of the prior year and equity in net loss of approximately ($3.3) million for the six months ending May 31, 2009 as compared to equity in net income of approximately $4.8 million for the same period of the prior year and are included in Equity in Net Income (Loss) From Equity Investments in its consolidated statements of operations. MA’s performance in 2008 benefited significantly from product sales associated with a new team, car number and sponsor for MA’s most significant license and, primarily in the first fiscal quarter of 2008, the 50th running of the Daytona 500. MA did not benefit from similar unique opportunities for the sale of licensed merchandise in the same fiscal periods of 2009. In addition, MA’s performance has been impacted by unprecedented adverse economic trends, particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment that began to manifest in early fiscal 2008 and has increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance for motorsports entertainment events during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009. As with its core business, the Company expects these adverse economic trends to continue at least through fiscal 2009.
MA designs, markets and distributes officially licensed motorsports merchandise, including die-cast scaled replicas of motorsports vehicles, apparel and memorabilia, through a variety of retail and wholesale channels, including trackside at racing events, specialty retailers, and mass retail department stores and chains. MA excels in the distribution of merchandise trackside at racing events and to certain specialty retailers. Additionally, MA is considered “best in class” in the design and distribution of NASCAR die-cast vehicles. Both are areas in which we expect MA to maintain and grow its leadership position for the foreseeable future. Other channels of distribution include licensed apparel and memorabilia to mass retailers. In recent months, MA management and ownership have considered various approaches to optimize performance in these distribution channels. As the challenges have been assessed, it has become apparent that there is significant risk in future business initiatives in mass apparel, memorabilia and other yet to be developed products. These initiatives had previously been deemed achievable and were included in projections that supported the carrying value of inventory, goodwill and other intangible assets on MA’s balance sheet. This analysis, combined with a long-term macroeconomic outlook that is now believed to be less robust than previously expected, triggered MA’s review of certain assets under SFAS 142 and 144. MA’s management is currently performing an evaluation of the level of impairment on its goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets, which is expected to be completed within the next one to three months. The Company has evaluated its carrying value of its equity investment in MA at May 31, 2009, in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.”
The inputs to measure the fair value of MA are considered Level 3 inputs in accordance with SFAS 157, “Fair Value Investments” as quoted market prices are not available. The Company determined the fair value of its equity investment in MA with the assistance of an independent valuation firm. The valuation analysis was based on discounted cash flows using the income valuation approach, where annual future cash flows are estimated and discounted to present value. The valuation analysis was based on market participant assumptions which included but was not limited to the following:
    a re-evaluation of the long-term forecasts related to the mass apparel, memorabilia and other yet to be developed products, given the previously discussed changes in the business occurring in the fiscal 2009 second quarter;
 
    current economic conditions affecting sales and distribution, with a moderate one to two year recovery;
 
    perpetuity growth rates comparable to economic projections, GDP and CPI;
 
    contracted sales, expenses and other commitments representative of contractual terms;
 
    historical buying patterns of customers in the respective channels of distribution;
 
    management’s actions to reduce variable and fixed product and overhead costs; and
 
    probability weighting of multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect MA’s future risk-adjusted growth opportunities.
The discount rate used in the valuation was developed based on market participant assumptions relating to the weighted average cost of capital analysis, including the after-tax cost of outstanding and projected debt, and cost of equity. The cost of equity was derived based on the capital asset pricing model, which included consideration for the small company risk premium.
As a result of the evaluation performed under APB 18 and SFAS 157, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $55.6 million or $1.14 per diluted share after tax, which is included in its equity investment losses for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2009.
ISC remains committed to the long-term success of MA. As with any business in this adverse economic environment, management must find the optimal business model for long-term viability. In addition to revisiting the business vision for MA, management, with support of ownership, is also undertaking certain initiatives to improve inventory controls and buying cycles, as well as implementing changes to make MA a more efficiently operated and profitable company. The Company believes a revised MA business vision with focus on its core competencies along with streamlined operations, reduced operating costs and inventory risk, will result in a leaner and more profitable operation in the future.
Daytona Live! Development
In May 2007, the Company announced that it had entered into a 50/50 joint venture (the “DLJV”) with The Cordish Company (“Cordish”), one of the largest and most respected developers in the country, to explore a potential mixed-use entertainment destination development on 71 acres. The development named Daytona Live! is located directly across International Speedway Boulevard from our Daytona motorsports entertainment facility. The acreage currently includes an existing office building which houses its present corporate headquarters and certain offices of NASCAR.
Preliminary conceptual designs call for a 265,000 square foot mixed-use retail/dining/entertainment area including a movie theater with up to 2,500-seats, a residential component and a 160-room hotel. The initial development will also include approximately 188,000 square feet of office space to house the new headquarters of ISC, NASCAR, Grand American and their related businesses, and additional space for other tenants. Construction of the office building is expected to be complete during the fourth quarter of 2009.
To date, Cobb Theaters has signed on to anchor Daytona Live! with a 65,000 square foot, 14 screen theater. The theater will feature digital projection with 3-D capabilities, stadium seating and a loge level providing 350 reserved premium seats, and a full-service

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restaurant as well as in-seat service for food and beverages.
Final design plans for the development of the retail/dining/entertainment and hotel components are being completed and will incorporate the results of local market studies and further project analysis. Once completed, the DLJV will finalize the necessary permitting and approvals for the initial development of such components.
The current estimated cost for the initial development, which includes the new headquarters office building, the retail/dining/entertainment, hotel and residential components, is approximately $250.0 million. The new headquarters office building was financed in July 2008 through a $51.3 million construction term loan obtained by Daytona Beach Live! Headquarters Building, LLC (“DBLHB”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the DLJV, which was created to own and operate the office building once it is completed.
Both ISC and Cordish anticipate contributing equal amounts to the DLJV for the remaining equity necessary for the project. The Company expects its contribution to range between $10.0 million and $15.0 million, plus land it currently owns. The balance is expected to be funded primarily by private financing obtained by the DLJV. Specific financing considerations for the DLJV are dependent on several factors, including lease arrangements, availability of project financing and overall market conditions. Lastly, when the new headquarters building is completed, the Company will relocate from its existing office building, which is not fully depreciated and is expected be subsequently razed. Additional depreciation on this existing office building totaled approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $1.0 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
In accordance with the FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, the Company has determined that DBLHB is a variable interest entity for which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. As the primary beneficiary, the Company has consolidated this entity in its financial statements as of May 31, 2009. As discussed above, in July 2008, DBLHB entered into a construction term loan agreement to finance the headquarters building. The construction loan agreement is collateralized by the underlying assets of DBLHB, including cash and the real property of the new office building which have a carrying value of approximately $55.7 million, at May 31, 2009, and are included in the Restricted Cash, Long-Term Restricted Cash and Investments, and Property and Equipment amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Minority Interest amount recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As master tenant of the building, the Company has entered into a 25-year lease arrangement with DBLHB whereby such lease payments are consistent with the terms of the construction term loan funding requirements. The headquarters building financing is non-recourse to the Company and is secured by the lease between the Company and DBLHB.
In addition, the Company has evaluated the existing arrangements of DLJV and its remaining projects and has determined them to be variable interest entities as of May 31, 2009. The Company is presently not considered to be the primary beneficiary of these entities and accordingly has accounted for them as equity investments in its financial statements at May 31, 2009. The maximum exposure of loss to the Company, as a result of our involvement with the DLJV, is approximately $3.4 million at May 31, 2009. The Company does not expect this determination will change during the course of the development of the project.
Summarized financial information on the Company’s equity investments, excluding the previously discussed impairment charge totaling $55.6 million in the fiscal 2009 second quarter, for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended
    May 31,   May 31,
    2008   2009
     
Net sales
  $ 57,365     $ 33,245  
Gross profit
    22,394       6,867  
Operating income (loss)
    3,748       (2,855 )
Net income (loss)
    5,960       (3,388 )
                 
    Six Months Ended
    May 31,   May 31,
    2008   2009
     
Net sales
  $ 117,698     $ 71,172  
Gross profit
    41,700       15,521  
Operating income (loss)
    7,174       (5,501 )
Net income (loss)
    9,548       (6,666 )

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6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of the major classes of intangible assets relating to the Motorsports Event segment are as follows (in thousands):
                         
            November 30, 2008    
    Gross Carrying   Accumulated   Net Carrying
    Amount   Amortization   Amount
     
Amortized intangible assets:
                       
Customer database
  $ 500     $ 400     $ 100  
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts
    251       246       5  
     
Total amortized intangible assets
    751       646       105  
Non-amortized intangible assets:
                       
NASCAR — sanction agreements
    177,813             177,813  
Other
    923             923  
     
Total non-amortized intangible assets
    178,736             178,736  
     
Total intangible assets
  $ 179,487     $ 646     $ 178,841  
     
                         
            May 31, 2009    
    Gross Carrying   Accumulated   Net Carrying
    Amount   Amortization   Amount
     
Amortized intangible assets:
                       
Customer database
  $ 500     $ 450     $ 50  
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts
    251       247       4  
     
Total amortized intangible assets
    751       697       54  
Non-amortized intangible assets:
                       
NASCAR — sanction agreements
    177,813             177,813  
Other
    923             923  
     
Total non-amortized intangible assets
    178,736             178,736  
     
Total intangible assets
  $ 179,487     $ 697     $ 178,790  
     
The following table presents current and expected amortization expense of the existing intangible assets as of May 31, 2009 for each of the following periods (in thousands):
         
Amortization expense for the six months ended May 31, 2009
  $  51  
Estimated amortization expense for the year ending November 30:
       
         
2009
  $ 101  
2010
    1  
2011
    1  
2012
    1  
2013
    1  
There were no changes in the carrying value of goodwill during the three months ended May 31, 2009.

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7. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
                 
    November 30,   May 31,
    2008   2009
     
4.2 percent Senior Notes
  $ 150,152     $  
5.4 percent Senior Notes
    149,939       149,945  
5.8 percent Bank Loan
    2,547       2,330  
4.8 percent Revenue Bonds
    2,060       1,934  
6.8 percent Revenue Bonds
    3,320       2,803  
Construction Term Loan
    51,300       51,300  
TIF bond debt service funding commitment
    65,729       65,767  
2006 Credit Facility
    150,000       150,000  
     
 
    575,047       424,079  
Less: current portion
    153,002       3,060  
     
 
  $ 422,045     $ 421,019  
     
On April 23, 2004, the Company completed an offering of $300.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior notes in a private placement. On September 27, 2004, the Company completed an offer to exchange these unsecured senior notes for registered senior notes with substantially identical terms (“2004 Senior Notes”). On April 15, 2009, the Company paid in full the $150 million principal 4.2% Senior Notes. At May 31, 2009, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled approximately $149.9 million, net of unamortized discounts and premium, which is comprised of $150.0 million principal amount unsecured senior notes, which bear interest at 5.4 percent and are due April 2014. The remaining 2004 Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments on April 15 and October 15 through their maturity. The 2004 Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. The Company’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 2004 Senior Notes. The 2004 Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. Total gross proceeds from the sale of the 2004 Senior Notes were $300.0 million, net of discounts of approximately $431,000 and approximately $2.6 million of deferred financing fees. The deferred financing fees are being treated as additional interest expense and amortized over the life of the 2004 Senior Notes on a straight-line method, which approximates the effective yield method. In March 2004, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to effectively lock in the interest rate on approximately $150.0 million of the 4.2 percent Senior Notes. The Company terminated these interest rate swap agreements on April 23, 2004 and received approximately $2.2 million, which was amortized over the life of the 4.2 percent Senior Notes.
In June 2008 the Company entered into an interest rate lock agreement to effectively lock in a substantial portion of the interest rate exposure on approximately $150.0 million notional amount in anticipation of refinancing the $150.0 million 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009. This interest rate lock was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” As a result of the ongoing uncertainty with the U.S. credit markets the Company continues to wait for a situation that it believes optimal to refinance the 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Accordingly, on February 12, 2008, the Company amended and re-designated its interest rate lock agreement as a cash flow hedge. This amended agreement, with a principal notional amount of $150.0 million and an estimated fair value of a liability totaling $17.5 million at May 31, 2009, expires in February 2011. The estimated fair value is based on relevant market information and quoted market prices at May 31, 2009 and is recognized in other comprehensive loss in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, LLC, which owns and operates Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, has the following debt outstanding at May 31, 2009:
    A bank term loan (“5.8 percent Bank Loan”) consisting of a construction and mortgage note with an original 20 year term due June 2018, a current interest rate of 5.8 percent and a monthly payment of $48,000 principal and interest. The interest rate and monthly payments will be adjusted on June 1, 2013. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 5.8 percent Bank Loan was approximately $2.3 million.
 
    Revenue bonds payable (“4.8 percent Revenue Bonds”) consisting of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.8 percent Revenue Bonds have an interest rate of 4.8 percent and a monthly payment of $29,000 principal and interest. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 4.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.9 million.

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    Revenue bonds payable (“6.8 percent Revenue Bonds”) are special service area revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds are billed and paid as a special assessment on real estate taxes. Interest payments are due on a semi-annual basis at 6.8 percent with principal payments due annually. Final maturity of the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds is January 2012. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $2.8 million.
In July 2008, DBLHB entered into a construction term loan agreement to finance the construction of the Company’s new headquarters building. The loan is comprised of a $51.3 million principal amount with an interest rate of 6.25 percent which matures 25 years after the completion of the headquarters building.
In January 1999, the Unified Government, issued approximately $71.3 million in taxable special obligation revenue (“TIF”) bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At May 31, 2009, outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $65.8 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised of a $17.0 million principal amount, 6.2 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and $49.7 million principal amount, 6.8 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (“Funding Commitment”) by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation (“KSC”). Principal (mandatory redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by KSC on October 1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. KSC granted a mortgage and security interest in the Kansas project for its Funding Commitment obligation. The bond financing documents contain various restrictive covenants.
The Company currently has a $300.0 million revolving credit facility (“2006 Credit Facility”) which contains a feature that allows the Company to increase the credit facility to a total of $500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The 2006 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in June 2011, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 30.0-80.0 basis points, based on the Company’s highest debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies. The 2006 Credit Facility contains various restrictive covenants. At May 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $150.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility.
Total interest expense from continuing operations incurred by the Company was approximately $3.3 million and $5.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and $6.9 million and $11.8 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Total interest capitalized for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, was approximately $1.8 million and $647,000, respectively, and approximately $3.3 million and $1.3 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Financing costs of approximately $4.9 million and $4.5 million, net of accumulated amortization, have been deferred and are included in other assets at November 30, 2008 and May 31, 2009, respectively. These costs are being amortized on a straight line method, which approximates the effective yield method, over the life of the related financing.
8. Capital Stock
Stock Purchase Plans
In December 2006 the Company implemented a share repurchase program (“Stock Purchase Plan”) under which it is authorized to purchase up to $150.0 million of its outstanding Class A common shares. In February 2008 the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized an incremental $100.0 million share repurchase program. Collectively these programs are described as the “Stock Purchase Plans.” The Stock Purchase Plans allow the Company to purchase up to $250.0 million of its outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plans will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plans may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates.
Since inception of the Stock Purchase Plans through May 31, 2009, the Company has purchased 4,730,479 shares of its Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $208.0 million. There were no purchases of its Class A common shares during the fiscal period ended May 31, 2009. At May 31, 2009, the Company has approximately $42.0 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plans.
9. Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
In April 2009, the Company awarded and issued a total of 29,002 restricted shares of the Company’s Class A common shares to certain officers and managers under the Company’s Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The shares of restricted stock awarded in April 2009, vest at the rate of 50.0 percent on the third anniversary of the award date and the remaining 50.0 percent on the fifth anniversary of the award date. The weighted average grant date fair value of these restricted share awards was $22.06 per share. In accordance with SFAS 123(R) “Share-Based Payment” the Company is recognizing stock-based compensation on its restricted shares awarded on the accelerated method over the requisite service period.
10. Income Taxes
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The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”) on December 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Also, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, disclosure, and transition.
As of May 31, 2009, the Company has a total liability of approximately $22.5 million for uncertain tax positions, inclusive of tax, interest, and penalties. Of this amount, approximately $13.4 million represents income tax liability for uncertain tax positions related to various federal and state income tax matters, primarily the tax depreciation issue discussed below. If the accrued liability was de-recognized, approximately $3.1 million of taxes would impact the Company’s consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate. Included in the balance sheet at May 31, 2009 are approximately $10.2 million of items of which, under existing tax laws, the ultimate deductibility is certain but for which the timing of the deduction is uncertain. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, a deduction in a subsequent period would result in a deferred tax asset. Accordingly, upon de-recognition, the tax benefits associated with the reversal of these timing differences would have no impact, except for related interest and penalties, on the Company’s effective income tax rate.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for federal and state income taxes. As of May 31, 2009, the Company has accrued approximately $8.5 million of interest and $0.6 million of penalties related to uncertain tax positions. If the accrued interest was de-recognized, approximately $5.2 million would impact the Company’s consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate.
Effective May 28, 2009, the Company entered into a definitive settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) with the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) in connection with the previously disclosed federal income tax examination for the 1999 through 2005 fiscal years. As a result of the Settlement, on June 17, 2009, the Company received approximately $97.4 million of the $117.9 million in deposits that it had previously made with the Service, beginning in fiscal 2005, in order to prevent incurring additional interest. In addition, the Company received approximately $14.6 million in cash for interest earned on the deposited funds which were ultimately returned to the Company. The Company’s fiscal 2009 second quarter results reflect this interest income, net of tax, totaling approximately $8.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the income tax expense of its consolidated statement of operations.
The Settlement concludes an examination process the Service opened in fiscal 2002 that challenged the tax depreciation treatment of a significant portion of the Company’s motorsports entertainment facility assets. The Company believes the Settlement reaches an appropriate compromise on this issue. As a result of the Settlement, the Company is currently pursuing settlements on similar terms with the appropriate state tax authorities. Under these terms, the Company expects to pay between $6.0 million and $9.0 million in total to finalize the settlements with the various states. The Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves related to these various state matters including interest charges through May 31, 2009, and, as a result, does not expect that such an outcome would have a material adverse effect on results of operations.
Effective Income Tax Rates
The tax exempt nature of a non-cash charge to correct the carrying value of certain other assets in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 is the principal cause of the increased effective income tax rate during the six months ended May 31, 2008. The tax treatment primarily as a result of the uncertainties associated with the losses incurred in our equity investments, partially offset by the reduction in income taxes due to the interest income related to the Settlement with the Service, are the principal causes of the decreased and increased effective income tax rate during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively.
As a result of the above items, the Company’s effective income tax rate increased from the statutory income rate to approximately 40.7 percent for the six months ended May 31, 2008, and (decreased) from the statutory income rate to approximately (3.3) percent and increased from the statutory income rate to approximately 154.0 percent for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively.
11. Related Party Disclosures and Transactions
All of the racing events that take place during the Company’s fiscal year are sanctioned by various racing organizations such as the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, AMA Pro Racing, the Automobile Racing Club of America, the American Sportbike Racing Association — Championship Cup Series, the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile, the Federation Internationale Motocycliste, Grand American Road Racing Association (“Grand American”), Historic Sportscar Racing, Indy Racing League (“IRL”), NASCAR, National Hot Rod Association (“NHRA”), the Porsche Club of America, the Sports Car Club of America, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, the United States Auto Club and the World Karting Association. NASCAR, Grand American (which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASCAR in October 2008) and AMA Pro Racing each of which sanctions some of the Company’s principal racing events, are entities controlled by one or members of the France Family Group which controls in excess of 69 percent of the combined voting power of the outstanding stock of the Company, and some members of which serve as directors and officers of the Company. Standard NASCAR sanction agreements require racetrack operators to pay sanction fees and prize and point fund monies for each sanctioned event conducted. The prize and point fund monies are distributed by NASCAR to participants in the events. Prize and point fund monies paid by the Company to NASCAR and its subsidiaries from continuing operations for disbursement to competitors, which are exclusive of NASCAR and its subsidiaries sanction fees, totaled approximately $29.0 million and $29.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $58.4 million and $59.4 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. These numbers are not comparable because Grand American was not a subsidiary of NASCAR for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008. There were no prize and point fund

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monies paid by the Company to NASCAR and its subsidiaries related to the discontinued operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Under current agreements, NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Event promoters share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event. Under the terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees and remits the remaining 90.0 percent to the event promoter. The event promoter pays 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event as part of the previously discussed prize money paid to NASCAR for disbursement to competitors. The Company’s television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events conducted at its wholly-owned facilities, and recorded as part of motorsports related revenue, were approximately $59.3 million and $58.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and $122.3 million and $122.6 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. There were no television broadcast and ancillary rights fees received from NASCAR related to discontinued operations during the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue bonds (“2002 STAR Bonds”) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse the Company for certain construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the speedway’s boundaries and are not the Company’s obligation. KSC has agreed to guarantee the payment of principal and any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At May 31, 2009, the Unified Government had approximately $2.9 million outstanding on 2002 STAR Bonds. Under a keepwell agreement, the Company has agreed to provide financial assistance to KSC, if necessary, to support KSC’s guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
The Company has guaranteed minimum royalty payments under certain agreements through December 2015, with a remaining maximum exposure at May 31, 2009, of approximately $11.7 million.
In connection with the Company’s automobile and workers’ compensation insurance coverages and certain construction contracts, the Company has standby letter of credit agreements in favor of third parties totaling $3.6 million at May 31, 2009. At May 31, 2009, there were no amounts drawn on the standby letters of credit.
Current Litigation
The Company is from time to time a party to routine litigation incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to the Company’s business, it is a party to the litigation described below.
In July 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky against NASCAR and the Company which alleged that “NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act, individually and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control motorsports entertainment facilities hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the award of ... NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races].” The complaint was amended in 2007 to seek, in addition to damages, an injunction requiring NASCAR to “develop objective factors for the award of NEXTEL Cup races”, “divestiture of ISC and NASCAR so that the France Family and anyone else does not share ownership of both companies or serve as officers or directors of both companies”, “ISC’s divestiture of at least 8 of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race” and prohibiting further alleged violations of the antitrust laws. The complaint did not ask the court to cause NASCAR to award a NEXTEL Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway. Other than some vaguely conclusory allegations, the complaint failed to specify any specific unlawful conduct by the Company. Pre-trial “discovery” in the case was concluded and based upon all of the factual and expert evidentiary materials adduced the Company was more firmly convinced than ever that the case was without legal or factual merit.
On January 7, 2008 the Company’s position was vindicated when the Federal District Court Judge hearing the case ruled in favor of ISC and NASCAR and entered a judgment which stated that all claims of the plaintiff, Kentucky Speedway, LLC, were thereby dismissed, with prejudice, at the cost of the plaintiff. The Opinion and Order of the court entered on the same day concluded that Kentucky Speedway had failed to make out its case.
Subsequently, on January 11, 2008 Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeal for the Sixth Circuit. The appellate briefing process has been completed and oral argument has been scheduled for July 30, 2009. The Company expects the appellate process to be resolved in its favor in approximately 3 to 6 months.
At this point the likelihood of a materially adverse result appears to be remote, although there is always an element of uncertainty in litigation. It is premature to attempt to quantify the potential magnitude of such a remote possible adverse decision.
The fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit have not been covered by insurance and have adversely impacted the Company’s financial condition. The court has assessed the allowable costs (not including legal fees) owed to the Company and has ordered Kentucky Speedway to post a bond for the payment of such costs, pending the outcome of the appeal to the Sixth Circuit.

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13. Segment Reporting
The following tables provide segment reporting of the Company for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    Three Months Ended May 31, 2008
    Motorsports   All    
    Event   Other   Total
     
Revenues
  $ 164,115     $ 11,492     $ 175,607  
Depreciation and amortization
    15,327       2,109       17,436  
Operating income
    42,522       397       42,919  
Capital expenditures
    26,511       5,352       31,863  
Total assets
    1,741,035       286,089       2,027,124  
Equity investments
    80,869             80,869  
                         
    Three Months Ended May 31, 2009
    Motorsports   All    
    Event   Other   Total
     
Revenues
  $ 143,170     $ 9,361     $ 152,531  
Depreciation and amortization
    16,293       2,196       18,489  
Operating income
    31,643       70       31,713  
Capital expenditures
    10,096       11,244       21,340  
Total assets
    1,710,393       341,479       2,051,872  
Equity investments
    18,695       130       18,825  
                         
    Six Months Ended May 31, 2008
    Motorsports   All    
    Event   Other   Total
     
Revenues
  $ 348,260     $ 22,505     $ 370,765  
Depreciation and amortization
    30,442       4,311       34,753  
Operating income
    108,452       1,394       109,846  
Capital expenditures
    54,540       15,304       69,844  
                         
    Six Months Ended May 31, 2009
    Motorsports   All    
    Event   Other   Total
     
Revenues
  $ 302,851     $ 16,620     $ 319,471  
Depreciation and amortization
    32,443       4,437       36,880  
Operating income
    82,494       (786 )     81,708  
Capital expenditures
    23,640       17,742       41,382  
Intersegment revenues were approximately $670,000 and $153,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $2.0 million and $974,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
14. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
In connection with the 2004 Senior Notes, the Company is required to provide condensed consolidating financial information for its subsidiary guarantors. All of the Company’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of 2004 Senior Notes and the trustee under the Indenture for the 2004 Senior Notes, the full and prompt performance of the Company’s obligations under the indenture and the 2004 Senior Notes, including the payment of principal (or premium, if any) and interest on the 2004 Senior Notes, on an equal and ratable basis.
The subsidiary guarantees are unsecured obligations of each subsidiary guarantor and rank equally in right of payment with all senior indebtedness of that subsidiary guarantor and senior in right of payment to all subordinated indebtedness of that subsidiary guarantor. The subsidiary guarantees are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantor with respect to the assets securing the indebtedness.
In the absence of both default and notice, there are no restrictions imposed by the Company’s 2006 Credit Facility, 2004 Senior Notes, or guarantees on the Company’s ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. The Company has not presented separate financial statements for each of the guarantors, because it has deemed that such financial statements would not provide the investors with any material additional information.

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Included in the tables below, are condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 30, 2008 and May 31, 2009, condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three and six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, of: (a) the Parent; (b) the guarantor subsidiaries; (c) the non-guarantor subsidiary, consisting of the consolidated DBLHB variable interest entity; (d) elimination entries necessary to consolidate Parent with guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiary(ies); and (e) the Company on a consolidated basis (in thousands).
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at November 30, 2008
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Current assets
  $ 113,851     $ 181,601     $ 2,405     $ (15,979 )   $ 281,878  
Property and equipment, net
    19,636       1,299,659       11,936             1,331,231  
Advances to and investments in subsidiaries
    2,898,327       905,565             (3,803,892 )      
Other assets
    102,461       425,119       40,130             567,710  
     
 
                                       
Total Assets
  $ 3,134,275     $ 2,811,944     $ 54,471     $ (3,819,871 )   $ 2,180,819  
     
 
                                       
Current liabilities
  $ 169,761     $ 136,166     $ 3,869     $ (158 )   $ 309,638  
Long-term debt
    1,154,254       9,505       51,250       (792,964 )     422,045  
Deferred income taxes
    (110,357 )     214,529                   104,172  
Other liabilities
    183,642       19,963                   203,605  
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,736,975       2,431,781       (648 )     (3,026,749 )     1,141,359  
     
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 3,134,275     $ 2,811,944     $ 54,471     $ (3,819,871 )   $ 2,180,819  
     
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at May 31, 2009
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Current assets
  $ 197,278     $ 167,643     $ 4,199     $ (16,492 )   $ 352,628  
Property and equipment, net
    29,821       1,275,702       29,254             1,334,777  
Advances to and investments in subsidiaries
    2,840,080       971,762             (3,811,842 )      
Other assets
    12,026       325,639       26,802             364,467  
     
Total Assets
  $ 3,079,205     $ 2,740,746     $ 60,255     $ (3,828,334 )   $ 2,051,872  
     
 
                                       
Current liabilities
  $ 28,031     $ 165,096     $ 9,437     $ (705 )   $ 201,859  
Long-term debt
    1,271,707       (104,558 )     51,734       (797,864 )     421,019  
Deferred income taxes
    22,292       214,520       277             237,089  
Other liabilities
    39,889       19,498                   59,387  
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,717,286       2,446,190       (1,193 )     (3,029,765 )     1,132,518  
     
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 3,079,205     $ 2,740,746     $ 60,255     $ (3,828,334 )   $ 2,051,872  
     

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    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
    For The Three Months Ended May 31, 2008
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Total revenues
  $ 384     $ 204,542     $       $ (29,989 )   $ 174,937  
Total expenses
    8,958       153,049             (29,989 )     132,018  
Operating (loss) income
    (8,574 )     51,493                   42,919  
Interest and other (expense) income, net
    (8,577 )     7,697             930       50  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (28,851 )     53,929             930       26,008  
Net (loss) income
    (28,851 )     53,893             930       25,972  
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
    For The Three Months Ended May 31, 2009
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Total revenues
  $ 386     $ 177,391     $ 30     $ (25,429 )   $ 152,378  
Total expenses
    8,245       137,498       351       (25,429 )     120,665  
Operating (loss) income
    (7,859 )     39,893       (321 )           31,713  
Interest and other (expense) income, net
    (1,981 )     (55,312 )     (505 )     (4,592 )     (62,390 )
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (6,468 )     (19,809 )     (826 )     (4,592 )     (31,695 )
Net (loss) income
    (6,468 )     (19,854 )     (826 )     (4,592 )     (31,740 )
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
    For The Six Months Ended May 31, 2008
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Total revenues
  $ 909     $ 452,141         $ (84,254 )   $ 368,796  
Total expenses
    18,525       324,679             (84,254 )     258,950  
Operating (loss) income
    (17,616 )     127,462                   109,846  
Interest and other (expense) income, net
    (9,539 )     17,538             (12,808 )     (4,809 )
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (54,365 )     129,423             (12,808 )     62,250  
Net (loss) income
    (54,365 )     129,356             (12,808 )     62,183  
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
    For The Six Months Ended May 31, 2009
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Total revenues
  $ 796     $ 391,113     $ 30     $ (73,442 )   $ 318,497  
Total expenses
    16,348       293,532       351       (73,442 )     236,789  
Operating (loss) income
    (15,552 )     97,581       (321 )           81,708  
Interest and other income (expense), net
    5,275       (58,184 )     (334 )     (16,421 )     (69,664 )
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (17,202 )     27,771       (655 )     (16,421 )     (6,507 )
Net (loss) income
    (17,202 )     27,684       (655 )     (16,421 )     (6,594 )

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    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Six Months Ended May 31, 2008
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ 10,888     $ 161,949         $ (25,336 )   $ 147,501  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    80,068       (137,500 )           25,336       (32,096 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (90,390 )     (1,235 )                 (91,625 )
                                         
    Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Six Months Ended May 31, 2009
            Combined            
    Parent   Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
     
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (36,773 )   $ 145,775     $ 1,374     $ (16,456 )   $ 93,920  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    135,271       (166,752 )     (374 )     16,456       (15,399 )
Net cash (used in) provided in financing activities
    (150,246 )     (859 )                 (151,105 )

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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
General
The general nature of our business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise, furnishing amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. We derive revenues primarily from (i) admissions to motorsports events and motorsports themed amusement activities held at our facilities, (ii) revenue generated in conjunction with or as a result of motorsports events and motorsports themed amusement activities conducted at our facilities, and (iii) catering, concession and merchandising services during or as a result of these events and amusement activities.
“Admissions, net” revenue includes ticket sales for all of our racing events, activities at Daytona 500 EXperience and other motorsports activities and amusements, net of any applicable taxes.
“Motorsports related” revenue primarily includes television and ancillary media rights fees, promotion and sponsorship fees, hospitality rentals (including luxury suites, chalets and the hospitality portion of club seating), advertising revenues, royalties from licenses of our trademarks and track rentals.
“Food, beverage and merchandise” revenue includes revenues from concession stands, direct sales of souvenirs, hospitality catering, programs and other merchandise and fees paid by third party vendors for the right to occupy space to sell souvenirs and concessions at our motorsports entertainment facilities.
Direct expenses include (i) prize and point fund monies, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing’s (“NASCAR”) sanction fees and, beginning in fiscal 2009, direct expenses also include prize and point fund monies and sanction fees for Grand American Road Racing (“Grand American”) and AMA Pro Racing (“AMA”), (ii) motorsports related expenses, which include labor, advertising, costs of competition paid to sanctioning bodies other than NASCAR, and, in fiscal 2009, Grand American and AMA, and other expenses associated with the promotion of all of our motorsports events and activities, and (iii) food, beverage and merchandise expenses, consisting primarily of labor and costs of goods sold.
Starting in fiscal 2009, branding of the NASCAR truck series changed. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series became the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Throughout the interim financial statements, the naming convention for these series is consistent with the branding in fiscal 2009.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While our estimates and assumptions are based on conditions existing at and trends leading up to the time the estimates and assumptions are made, actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. We continually review our accounting policies, how they are applied and how they are reported and disclosed in the financial statements.
The following is a summary of our critical accounting policies and estimates and how they are applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation. We consolidate all entities we control by ownership of a majority voting interest and variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. Our judgment in determining if we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity includes assessing our level of involvement in establishing the entity, determining whether we provide more than half of any management, operational or financial support to the entity, and determining if we absorb the majority of the entity’s expected losses or returns.
We apply the equity method of accounting for our investments in joint ventures and other investees whenever we can exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective control over the investee. Our consolidated net income includes our share of the net earnings or losses from these investees. Our judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investee includes considering factors such as our ownership interest, board representation and policy making decisions. We periodically evaluate these equity investments for potential impairment where a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary. We eliminate all significant intercompany transactions from financial results.
Revenue Recognition. Advance ticket sales and event-related revenues for future events are deferred until earned, which is generally once the events are conducted. The recognition of event-related expenses is matched with the recognition of event-related revenues.
NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Event promoters share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event. Under the terms of this

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arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees and remits the remaining 90.0 percent to the event promoter. The event promoter pays 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event as part of awards to the competitors.
Our revenues from marketing partnerships are paid in accordance with negotiated contracts, with the identities of partners and the terms of sponsorship changing from time to time. Some of our marketing partnership agreements are for multiple facilities and/or events and include multiple specified elements, such as tickets, hospitality chalets, suites, display space and signage for each included event. The allocation of such marketing partnership revenues between the multiple elements, events and facilities is based on relative fair value. The sponsorship revenue allocated to an event is recognized when the event is conducted.
Revenues and related costs from the sale of merchandise to retail customers, internet sales and direct sales to dealers are recognized at the time of sale.
Accounts Receivable. We regularly review the collectability of our accounts receivable. An allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs and future expectations of conditions that might impact the collectability of accounts.
Business Combinations. All business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method. Whether net assets or common stock is acquired, fair values are determined and assigned to the purchased assets and assumed liabilities of the acquired entity. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over fair value of the net assets acquired (including recognized intangibles) is recorded as goodwill. Business combinations involving existing motorsports entertainment facilities commonly result in a significant portion of the purchase price being allocated to the fair value of the contract-based intangible asset associated with long-term relationships manifest in the sanction agreements with sanctioning bodies, such as NASCAR, Grand American and/or Indy Racing League (“IRL”). The continuity of sanction agreements with these bodies has historically enabled the facility operator to host motorsports events year after year. While individual sanction agreements may be of terms as short as one year, a significant portion of the purchase price in excess of the fair value of acquired tangible assets is commonly paid to acquire anticipated future cash flows from events promoted pursuant to these agreements which are expected to continue for the foreseeable future and therefore, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets recognized apart from goodwill.
Capitalization and Depreciation Policies. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization for financial statement purposes are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When we construct assets, we capitalize costs of the project, including, but not limited to, certain pre-acquisition costs, permitting costs, fees paid to architects and contractors, certain costs of our design and construction subsidiary, property taxes and interest.
We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an expenditure is considered an operating expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. When constructing or purchasing assets, we must determine whether existing assets are being replaced or otherwise impaired, which also is a matter of judgment. Our depreciation expense for financial statement purposes is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about our assets’ estimated useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based upon our experience with similar assets, industry, legal and regulatory factors, and our expectations of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur which change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change prospectively.
Interest costs associated with major development and construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the project. Interest is typically capitalized on amounts expended using the weighted-average cost of our outstanding borrowings, since we typically do not borrow funds directly related to a development or construction project. We capitalize interest on a project when development or construction activities begin and cease when such activities are substantially complete or are suspended for more than a brief period.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Our consolidated balance sheets include significant amounts of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. Our intangible assets are comprised of assets having finite useful lives, which are amortized over that period, and goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. Current accounting standards require testing these assets for impairment, either upon the occurrence of an impairment indicator or annually, based on assumptions regarding our future business outlook. While we continue to review and analyze many factors that can impact our business prospects in the future, our analyses are subjective and are based on conditions existing at, and trends leading up to, the time the estimates and assumptions are made. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates and assumptions. Our judgments with regard to our future business prospects could impact whether or not an impairment is deemed to have occurred, as well as the timing of the recognition of such an impairment charge. Our equity method investees also perform such tests for impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets.
Self-Insurance Reserves. We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including general liability, workers’ compensation, vehicle liability and employee-related health care benefits. Liabilities associated with the risks that we retain are estimated by considering various historical trends and forward-looking assumptions related to costs, claim counts and payments. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.
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return. However, some differences reverse over time, such as depreciation expense, and these temporary differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Our estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant items giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect our assessment of actual future taxes to be paid on items reflected in our financial statements, giving consideration to both timing and probability of realization. Actual income taxes could vary significantly from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law or changes or adjustments resulting from final review of our tax returns by taxing authorities, which could also adversely impact our cash flow.
In the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Accruals for uncertain tax positions are provided for in accordance with the requirements of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” Under this interpretation, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50.0 percent likelihood of being realized upon the ultimate settlement. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Although we believe the estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be different than what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could have a material impact on the income tax provision and operating results in the period in which such determination is made.
Derivative Instruments. From time to time, we utilize derivative instruments in the form of interest rate swaps and locks to assist in managing our interest rate risk. We do not enter into any interest rate swap or lock derivative instruments for trading purposes. We account for the interest rate swaps and locks in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended.
Contingent Liabilities. Our determination of the treatment of contingent liabilities in the financial statements is based on our view of the expected outcome of the applicable contingency. In the ordinary course of business we consult with legal counsel on matters related to litigation and other experts both within and outside our company. We accrue a liability if the likelihood of an adverse outcome is probable and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable. We disclose the matter but do not accrue a liability if either the likelihood of an adverse outcome is only reasonably possible or an estimate of loss is not determinable. Legal and other costs incurred in conjunction with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
Discontinued Operations
Nazareth Speedway
After the completion of Nazareth Speedway’s (“Nazareth”) fiscal 2004 events we discontinued its motorsports event operations. The NASCAR Nationwide Series and IRL IndyCar Series events, then conducted at Nazareth, were realigned to other motorsports entertainment facilities within our portfolio. The property on which the former Nazareth Speedway was located continues to be marketed for sale. For all periods presented, the results of operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued operations.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
New York Metropolitan Speedway Development
In connection with our efforts to develop a major motorsports entertainment facility in the New York metropolitan area, our subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC, purchased a total of 676 acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island in early fiscal 2005 and began improvements including fill operations on the property. In December 2006, we announced its decision to discontinue pursuit of the speedway development on Staten Island. In May 2007, we entered into a Consent Order with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) to resolve certain issues surrounding the fill operations and the prior placement of fill at the site that contained constituents above regulatory thresholds. The Consent Order required us to remove non-compliant fill pursuant to an approved comprehensive fill removal plan, and to pay a penalty to DEC of $562,500, half of which was paid in May 2007 and the other half of which was suspended so long as we complied with the terms of the Consent Order. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009 the DEC notified us that we had complied with the terms of the Consent Order and that we had no further obligations under the Consent Order. The property is currently marketed for sale and the Company has received interest from multiple parties.
Equity and Other Investments
Motorsports Authentics
We are partners with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the name Motorsports Authentics (“MA”). MA is a leader in design, promotion, marketing and distribution of motorsports licensed merchandise.
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year and equity in net loss of approximately ($3.3) million for the six months ending May 31, 2009 as compared to equity in net income of approximately $4.8 million for the same period of the prior year and are included in Equity in Net Income (Loss) From Equity Investments in our consolidated statements of operations. MA’s performance in 2008 benefited significantly from product sales associated with a new team, car number and sponsor for MA’s most significant license and, primarily in the first fiscal quarter of 2008, the 50th running of the Daytona 500. MA did not benefit from similar unique opportunities for the sale of licensed merchandise in the same fiscal periods of 2009. In addition, MA’s performance has been impacted by unprecedented adverse economic trends, particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment that began to manifest in early fiscal 2008 and has increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance for motorsports entertainment events during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009. As with our core business, we expect these adverse economic trends to continue at least through fiscal 2009.
MA designs, markets and distributes officially licensed motorsports merchandise, including die-cast scaled replicas of motorsports vehicles, apparel and memorabilia, through a variety of retail and wholesale channels, including trackside at racing events, specialty retailers, and mass retail department stores and chains. MA excels in the distribution of merchandise trackside at racing events and to certain specialty retailers. Additionally, MA is considered “best in class” in the design and distribution of NASCAR die-cast vehicles. Both are areas in which we expect MA to maintain and grow its leadership position for the foreseeable future. Other channels of distribution include licensed apparel and memorabilia to mass retailers. In recent months, MA management and ownership have considered various approaches to optimize performance in these distribution channels. As the challenges have been assessed, it has become apparent that there is significant risk in future business initiatives in mass apparel, memorabilia and other yet to be developed products. These initiatives had previously been deemed achievable and were included in projections that supported the carrying value of inventory, goodwill and other intangible assets on MA’s balance sheet. This analysis, combined with a long-term macroeconomic outlook that is now believed to be less robust than previously expected, triggered MA’s review of certain assets under SFAS 142 and 144. MA’s management is currently performing an evaluation of the level of impairment on its goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets, which is expected to be completed within the next one to three months. We have evaluated our carrying value of our equity investment in MA at May 31, 2009, in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.”
The inputs to measure the fair value of MA are considered Level 3 inputs in accordance with SFAS 157, “Fair Value Investments” as quoted market prices are not available. We determined the fair value of our equity investment in MA with the assistance of an independent valuation firm. The valuation analysis was based on discounted cash flows using the income valuation approach, where annual future cash flows are estimated and discounted to present value. The valuation analysis was based on market participant assumptions which included but was not limited to the following:
    a re-evaluation of the long-term forecasts related to the mass apparel, memorabilia and other yet to be developed products, given the previously discussed changes in the business occurring in the fiscal 2009 second quarter;
 
    current economic conditions affecting sales and distribution, with a moderate one to two year recovery;
 
    perpetuity growth rates comparable to economic projections, GDP and CPI;
 
    contracted sales, expenses and other commitments representative of contractual terms;
 
    historical buying patterns of customers in the respective channels of distribution;
 
    management’s actions to reduce variable and fixed product and overhead costs; and
 
    probability weighting of multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect MA’s future risk-adjusted growth opportunities.
The discount rate used in the valuation was developed based on market participant assumptions relating to the weighted average cost of capital analysis, including the after-tax cost of outstanding and projected debt, and cost of equity. The cost of equity was derived based on the capital asset pricing model, which included consideration for the small company risk premium.
As a result of the evaluation performed under APB 18 and SFAS 157, we recognized an impairment charge of $55.6 million or $1.14 per diluted share after tax, which is included in our equity investment losses for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2009.
ISC remains committed to the long-term success of MA. As with any business in this adverse economic environment, management must find the optimal business model for long-term viability. In addition to revisiting the business vision for MA, management, with support of ownership, is also undertaking certain initiatives to improve inventory controls and buying cycles, as well as implementing changes to make MA a more efficiently operated and profitable company. We believe a revised MA business vision with focus on its core competencies along with streamlined operations, reduced operating costs and inventory risk, will result in a leaner and more profitable operation in the future.
Stock Purchase Plans
An important component of our capital allocation strategy is returning capital to shareholders. We have solid operating margins that generate substantial operating cash flow. Using these internally generated proceeds, we have returned a significant amount of capital to shareholders primarily through our share repurchase program.
In December 2006 we implemented a share repurchase program under which we are authorized to purchase up to $150.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares. In February 2008 we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an incremental $100.0 million share repurchase program. Collectively these programs are described as the “Stock Purchase Plans.” The Stock Purchase Plans allow us to purchase up to $250.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plans will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plans may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates.
In September 2008, we suspended purchases under the Stock Purchase Plans as a result of our desire to build cash balances due to the challenges facing the credit markets. In June 2009, we reactivated the Stock Purchase Plans.
Since inception of the Stock Purchase Plans through May 31, 2009, we have purchased 4,730,479 shares of our Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $208.0 million. There were no purchases of our Class A common shares during the fiscal period ended May 31, 2009. At May 31, 2009, we have approximately $42.0 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plans.
Income Taxes
Settlement with the Internal Revenue Service
Effective May 28, 2009, we entered into a definitive settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) with the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) in connection with the previously disclosed federal income tax examination for the 1999 through 2005 fiscal years. As a result of the Settlement, on June 17, 2009, we received approximately $97.4 million of the $117.9 million in deposits that we had

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previously made with the Service, beginning in fiscal 2005, in order to prevent incurring additional interest. In addition, we received approximately $14.6 million in cash for interest earned on the deposited funds which were ultimately returned to us. Our fiscal 2009 second quarter results reflect this interest income, net of tax, totaling approximately $8.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the income tax expense of our consolidated statement of operations.
The Settlement concludes an examination process the Service opened in fiscal 2002 that challenged the tax depreciation treatment of a significant portion of our motorsports entertainment facility assets. We believe the Settlement reaches an appropriate compromise on this issue. As a result of the Settlement, we are currently pursuing settlements on similar terms with the appropriate state tax authorities. Under these terms, we expect to pay between $6.0 million and $9.0 million in total to finalize the settlements with the various states. We believe that we have provided adequate reserves related to these various state matters including interest charges through May 31, 2009, and, as a result, do not expect that such an outcome would have a material adverse effect on results of operations.
Effective Income Tax Rates
The tax exempt nature of a non-cash charge to correct the carrying value of certain other assets in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 is the principal cause of the increased effective income tax rate during the six months ended May 31, 2008. The tax treatment primarily as a result of the uncertainties associated with the losses incurred in our equity investments, partially offset by the reduction in income taxes due to the interest income related to the Settlement with the Service, are the principal causes of the decreased and increased effective income tax rate during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively.
As a result of the above items, our effective income tax rate increased from the statutory income rate to approximately 40.7 percent for the six months ended May 31, 2008, and (decreased) from the statutory income rate to approximately (3.3) percent and increased from the statutory income rate to approximately 154.0 percent for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively.
Future Trends in Operating Results
Economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, may impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in consumer confidence, the rise in unemployment and increased fuel and food costs, significantly contributed to the decrease in attendance for certain of our motorsports entertainment events during fiscal 2008. We have seen these trends persist to date in fiscal 2009 and expect they will continue adversely impact our business at least through the end of the year, which negatively impacts our forecasted attendance-related, as well as corporate partner, revenues for the full year.
Admissions
An important component of our operating strategy has been our long-standing practice of focusing closely on supply and demand when evaluating ticket pricing and adding incremental capacity at our facilities. By effectively managing ticket prices and seating capacity, we can stimulate ticket renewals and advance sales. Advance ticket sales result in earlier cash flow and reduce the potential negative impact of actual and forecasted inclement weather on ticket sales.
With any ticketing program, we first examine our pricing structure to ensure that prices are inline with market demand. Typically, we raise prices on select areas of our facilities during any one year. When necessary, we will reduce pricing on inventory. We are sensitive to the economic challenges that many of our fans face, and to address this, beginning in 2009, we lowered prices on over 150,000 seats, or 15.0 percent of our grandstand capacity, for NASCAR Sprint Cup events across the Company. In addition, we have created ticket packages that provide added value opportunities, making it more affordable for our fans to attend live events. These packages may include an “all-you-can-eat” component; fuel saving offers; military discounts; and, we have added general admission only grandstands where in many cases, children’s admissions are free. We are also continuing to provide a number of expanded installment payment programs. While we will adjust pricing outside of the sales cycle as needed, as well as join with sponsors to offer promotions to generate additional ticket sales, we avoid rewarding last-minute ticket buyers by discounting tickets. We believe it is more important to encourage advance ticket sales and maintain price integrity to achieve long-term growth than to capture short-term incremental revenue.
Corporate Partnerships
With regard to corporate marketing partner relationships, we believe that our presence in key markets, impressive portfolio of events and attractive fan demographics are beneficial and help to mitigate adverse economic trends as we continue to pursue renewal and expansion of existing marketing partnerships and establish new corporate relationships. For example, fiscal 2008 was the first year of our multi-year, multi-facility official status agreement with Coca Cola, which ranks as one of the most significant official status marketing partnerships in our history. In addition, we benefited from our first multi-year facility naming rights agreement between Auto Club of Southern California and our California facility that began in 2008.
As the economic outlook further deteriorated in the latter part of fiscal 2008 and has extended into fiscal 2009, we are experiencing a slow down in corporate spending for hospitality. In addition, the process of securing sponsorship deals has become more time consuming as corporations are more closely scrutinizing their marketing budgets. We expect these trends to continue at least through fiscal 2009, which will negatively impact year-over-year comparability.

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Despite current economic conditions, we continue to bring not only new sponsors into the sport but also are able to create new official status categories. For example, we recently announced a five-year, multi-track partnership with ServiceMaster. In addition, NextEra Energy Resources, the nation’s largest provider of wind and solar energy, became an official status partner of Daytona International Speedway (“Daytona”) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (“Homestead”), as well as secured race entitlement positions with both Florida-based speedways. Additional new partners for 2009 include Able Body Labor, GoDaddy.com, Kraft Foods and HP Hood. We continue to believe that revenues from our corporate marketing relationships will grow over the long term, contributing to strong earnings and cash flow stability and predictability.
Television Broadcast and Ancillary Media Rights
Domestic broadcast and ancillary media rights fees revenues are an important component of our revenue and earnings stream. Starting in 2007, NASCAR entered into new combined eight-year agreements with FOX, ABC/ESPN, TNT and SPEED for the domestic broadcast and related rights for its three national touring series — Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck. The agreements total approximately $4.5 billion over the eight-year period from 2007 through 2014. This results in an approximate $560.0 million gross average annual rights fee for the industry, a more than 40.0 percent increase over the previous contract average of $400.0 million annually. The industry rights fees were approximately $515.0 million for 2008, and will increase, on average, by approximately three percent per year through the 2014 season. The annual increase is expected to vary between two and four percent per year over the period.
FOX and TNT have been strong supporters of NASCAR racing since 2001, and both have played a major role in the sports’ meteoric climb in popularity. We have and expect to continue to see ongoing broadcast innovation in their coverage of NASCAR racing events. Also notable was the return of ESPN to the sport in 2007, which it helped build throughout the 1980s and 1990s. ESPN’s coverage and weekly ancillary NASCAR-related programming continues to promote the sport across various properties. Lastly, ESPN broadcasts substantially all of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, providing that growing series with the continuity and promotional support that will allow it to flourish. While ratings fluctuate year to year, the long-term ratings health of NASCAR Sprint Cup series events remains robust as they are the second highest-rated regular season sport on television. In addition, the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck series are the second and third highest rated motorsports in the US, respectively.
These long-term contracts give significant cash flow visibility to us, race teams and NASCAR over the contract period. Television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events conducted at our wholly owned facilities under these agreements, and recorded as part of motorsports related revenue, were approximately $59.3 million and $58.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $122.3 million and $122.6 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Operating income generated by these media rights were approximately $36.6 million and $35.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $83.0 million and $82.2 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
As media rights revenues fluctuate so do the variable costs tied to the percentage of broadcast rights fees required to be paid to competitors as part of NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series sanction agreements. NASCAR prize and point fund monies, as well as sanction fees (“NASCAR direct expenses”), are outlined in the sanction agreement for each event and are negotiated in advance of an event. As previously discussed, included in these NASCAR direct expenses are 25.0 percent of the gross domestic television broadcast rights fees allocated to our NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events, as part of prize and point fund money. These annually negotiated contractual amounts paid to NASCAR contribute to the support and growth of the sport of NASCAR stock car racing through payments to the teams and sanction fees paid to NASCAR. As such, we do not expect these costs to decrease in the future as a percentage of admissions and motorsports related income. We anticipate any operating margin improvement to come primarily from economies of scale and controlling costs in areas such as motorsports related and general and administrative expenses.
Motorsports Event Realignment
Our success has been, and is expected to remain, dependent on maintaining good working relationships with the organizations that sanction events at our facilities, particularly with NASCAR, whose sanctioned events at our wholly owned facilities accounted for approximately 87.5 percent of our revenues in fiscal 2008. NASCAR continues to entertain and discuss proposals from track operators regarding potential realignment of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series dates to more geographically diverse and potentially more desirable markets where there may be greater demand, resulting in an opportunity for increased revenues to the track operators. NASCAR approved realignments of certain NASCAR Sprint Cup and other events at our facilities. We believe that the realignments have provided, and will continue to provide, incremental net positive revenue and earnings as well as further enhance the sport’s exposure in highly desirable markets, which we believe benefits the sport’s fans, teams, sponsors and television broadcast partners as well as promoters. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these future opportunities. One example is our proposed hotel and casino project at Kansas Speedway (see “Kansas Hotel and Casino Development”). NASCAR has indicated that it is open to discussion regarding additional date realignments, and, assuming our proposal is awarded the casino management contract by the State of Kansas as part of the current re-bidding process, we plan to petition NASCAR for additional date realignments for that speedway.
Capital Improvements
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of these efforts include:
     Fiscal 2006
    Renovations and expansions at the Auto Club Speedway of Southern California (“Auto Club Speedway”) (formerly The California Speedway), where we renovated and expanded the facility’s front midway area. The new plaza features a full-service outdoor café with cuisine by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, in addition to a town center, retail store and concert stage. Other highlights include shade features, modified entry gates, expanded hospitality areas, radio broadcast locations, giant video walls, leisure areas and grass and water accents. This project was the direct result of fan feedback, and further demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium entertainment environment for our guests. In fiscal 2008, we are adding escalators to improve traffic flow to suites and tower seats as well as adding other fan amenities;
 
    We replaced approximately 14,000 grandstand seats behind turns three and four at Phoenix International Raceway (“Phoenix”) with upgraded grandstands and luxury suites behind turn one which provided improved sightlines and a more premium seating and suite experience for our fans. We also added a 100-person premier club called Octane atop the turn one grandstands, which provided guests with an elite setting to experience racing in style; and
 
    We repaved Talladega Superspeedway’s (“Talladega”) 2.6 mile oval. Talladega’s racing surface had not been repaved since 1979, and we believe the newly paved racing surface has enhanced the thrilling on-track competition.
     Fiscal 2007
    In connection with the construction of the three-tiered grandstand at Richmond International Raceway (“Richmond”), we completed the 700-person, members only Torque Club for individual fans looking to enjoy a race weekend in style or businesses seeking to entertain clients. The Torque Club also serves as a unique site for special events on non-race weekends throughout the year. Escalators to improve traffic flow to the new Torque Club and grandstand were added in fiscal 2008.
     Fiscal 2008
    We installed track lighting at Chicagoland as well as improved certain electrical infrastructure in certain camping areas. In addition to enhancing the guest experience, we now have the flexibility to run events later in the day in the event of inclement weather;
 
    We repaved Darlington Raceway (“Darlington”) and constructed a tunnel in Turn 3 that provides improved access for fans and allows emergency vehicles to easily enter and exit the infield area of the track. These collective projects mark the largest one-time investment in the 50-year history of the storied South Carolina facility;
 
    We enhanced seating at Michigan International Speedway (“Michigan”) to provide wider seats, seatbacks and more leg room for fans. We also added incremental camping capacity and new shower/restroom facilities for our on-site overnight guests, as well as installed a state-of-the-art 110-foot, three-sided LED scoreboard for fans to more easily follow the on-track competition. Finally, we added additional branded way-finding signage to help pedestrians, motorists and campers find their way in, out and around the 1,400-acre racetrack property; and
 
    We constructed new media centers at Watkins Glen International (“Watkins Glen”) and Homestead, which we believe increased appeal to media content providers, sports journalists, racing team owners and drivers and others involved in the motorsports industry.
     Fiscal 2009
    We are constructing a new media center at Michigan which is expected to increase appeal to media content providers, sports journalists, racing team owners and drivers and others involved in the motorsports industry;
 
    To further enhance our guest experience, we plan to reconfigure tram and pedestrian routes at Richmond and make fan friendly improvements to the lower grandstand at Talladega; and
 
    We will construct a new leader board at Homestead, which will be the prototype for future tracks.
For the remainder of fiscal 2009, we anticipate modest capital spending on other projects for maintenance, safety and regulatory requirements, as well as for preserving the guest experience at our events to enable us to effectively compete with other sports venues for consumer and corporate spending.
Growth Strategies
Our growth strategies also include exploring ways to grow our businesses through acquisitions, developments and joint ventures. This has most recently been demonstrated through the acquisitions of the additional interests in Raceway Associates, owner and operator of Chicagoland and Route 66, our Motorsports Authentics joint venture (see previous discussion of “Equity and Other Investments”) and our planned real estate development joint ventures with The Cordish Company (see “Daytona Live! Development” and “Kansas Hotel and Casino Development”).
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such litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to our business, we are a party to the litigation described below.
In July 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky against NASCAR and us which alleged that “NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act, individually and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control motorsports entertainment facilities hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the award of ... NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races].” The complaint was amended in 2007 to seek, in addition to damages, an injunction requiring NASCAR to “develop objective factors for the award of NEXTEL Cup races”, “divestiture of ISC and NASCAR so that the France Family and anyone else does not share ownership of both companies or serve as officers or directors of both companies”, “ISC’s divestiture of at least 8 of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race” and prohibiting further alleged violations of the antitrust laws. The complaint did not ask the court to cause NASCAR to award a NEXTEL Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway. Other than some vaguely conclusory allegations, the complaint failed to specify any specific unlawful conduct by us. Pre-trial “discovery” in the case was concluded and based upon all of the factual and expert evidentiary materials adduced we were more firmly convinced than ever that the case was without legal or factual merit.
On January 7, 2008 our position was vindicated when the Federal District Court Judge hearing the case ruled in favor of ISC and NASCAR and entered a judgment which stated that all claims of the plaintiff, Kentucky Speedway, LLC, were thereby dismissed, with prejudice, at the cost of the plaintiff. The Opinion and Order of the court entered on the same day concluded that Kentucky Speedway had failed to make out its case.
Subsequently, on January 11, 2008 Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeal for the Sixth Circuit. The appellate briefing process has been completed and oral argument has been scheduled for July 30, 2009. We expect the appellate process to be resolved in our favor in approximately 3 to 6 months.
At this point the likelihood of a materially adverse result appears to be remote, although there is always an element of uncertainty in litigation. It is premature to attempt to quantify the potential magnitude of such a remote possible adverse decision.
The fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit have not been covered by insurance and have adversely impacted our financial condition. The court has assessed the allowable costs (not including legal fees) owed to us and has ordered Kentucky Speedway to post a bond for the payment of such costs, pending the outcome of the appeal to the Sixth Circuit.
Postponement and/or Cancellation of Major Motorsports Events
The postponement or cancellation of one or more major motorsports events could adversely impact our future operating results. A postponement or cancellation could be caused by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, inclement weather, a widespread outbreak of a severe epidemiological crisis, a general postponement or cancellation of all major sporting events in this country (as occurred following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks), a terrorist attack at any mass gathering or fear of such an attack, conditions resulting from the war in Iraq or other acts or prospects of war.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
We derive most of our income from a limited number of NASCAR-sanctioned races. As a result, our business has been, and is expected to remain, highly seasonal based on the timing of major racing events. For example, in fiscal years 2008 and prior, one of our NASCAR Sprint Cup races was traditionally held on the Sunday preceding Labor Day. Accordingly, the revenues and expenses for that race and/or the related supporting events may be recognized in either the fiscal quarter ending August 31 or the fiscal quarter ending November 30.
Future schedule changes as determined by NASCAR or other sanctioning bodies, as well as our request for event realignment or the acquisition of additional, or divestiture of existing, motorsports facilities could impact the timing of our major events in comparison to prior or future periods.
Because of the seasonal concentration of racing events, the results of operations for the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2008 and 2009 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the year.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following financial information is presented below using other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”), and is reconciled to comparable information presented using GAAP. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share below are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected operating statement data, net of taxes.
The adjustments for 2008 relate to a benefit for equity in net income from equity investment, accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach; the impairment of long-lived assets associated with the fill removal process on the Staten Island property and the net book value of certain assets retired from service; and a non-cash charge to correct the carrying value of certain other assets.
The adjustments for 2009 relate to a charge for equity in net loss from equity investment, interest income related to the previously discussed Settlement with the Service, accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach property and the net book value of certain assets retired from service.

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We believe such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful to investors, and is used by investors and us to assess core operations. This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are determined in accordance with GAAP (in thousands, except per share amounts).
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    May 31,   May 31,   May 31,   May 31,
    2008   2009   2008   2009
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
 
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ 25,972     $ (31,740 )   $ 62,183     $ (6,594 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    36       45       67       87  
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    26,008       (31,695 )     62,250       (6,507 )
Equity in net (income) loss from equity investments, net of tax
    (1,817 )     57,274       (2,919 )     58,913  
         
Consolidated income from continuing operations excluding equity in net (income) loss from equity investments
    24,191       25,579       59,331       52,406  
Adjustments, net of tax:
                               
Interest income from IRS settlement
          (8,923 )           (8,923 )
Additional depreciation
    320       319       640       638  
Impairment of long-lived assets
    706       9       1,154       52  
Correction of certain other assets’ carrying value
                3,758        
         
Non-GAAP net income
  $ 25,217     $ 16,984     $ 64,883     $ 44,173  
         
 
                               
Per share data:
                               
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.52     $ (0.65 )   $ 1.23     $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    0.52       (0.65 )     1.23       (0.13 )
Equity in net (income) loss from equity investments, net of tax
    (0.04 )     1.17       (0.05 )     1.21  
         
Consolidated income from continuing operations excluding equity in net (income) loss from equity investments
    0.48       0.52       1.18       1.08  
Adjustments, net of tax:
                               
Interest income from IRS settlement
          (0.18 )           (0.18 )
Additional depreciation
    0.01       0.01       0.02       0.01  
Impairment of long-lived assets
    0.01       0.00       0.02       0.00  
Correction of certain other assets’ carrying value
                0.07        
         
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.50     $ 0.35     $ 1.29     $ 0.91  
         

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Comparison of the Results for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2008 to the Results for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2009.
The following table sets forth, for each of the indicated periods, certain selected statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenues:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    May 31,   May 31,   May 31,   May 31,
    2008   2009   2008   2009
    (unaudited)   (unaudited)
Revenues:
                               
Admissions, net
    30.5 %     28.6 %     29.7 %     28.7 %
Motorsports related
    57.9       61.0       58.0       61.4  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    10.1       8.8       11.0       8.4  
Other
    1.5       1.6       1.3       1.5  
         
Total revenues
    100.0       100.0       100.0       100.0  
Expenses:
                               
Direct expenses:
                               
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
    19.8       23.2       18.4       21.8  
Motorsports related
    22.1       21.0       20.1       19.2  
Food, beverage and merchandise
    6.7       6.1       6.6       5.9  
General and administrative
    16.2       16.8       15.2       15.8  
Depreciation and amortization
    10.0       12.1       9.4       11.6  
Impairment on long-lived assets
    0.7       0.0       0.5       0.0  
         
Total expenses
    75.5       79.2       70.2       74.3  
         
Operating income
    24.5       20.8       29.8       25.7  
Interest income and other
    0.2       0.1       (0.7 )     0.2  
Interest expense
    (1.9 )     (3.6 )     (1.9 )     (3.7 )
Equity in net income (loss) from equity investments
    1.7       (37.5 )     1.3       (18.5 )
Minority interest
    0.0       0.1       0.0       0.1  
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    24.5       (20.1 )     28.5       3.8  
Income taxes
    9.7       0.7       11.6       5.8  
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    14.8       (20.8 )     16.9       (2.0 )
Loss from discontinued operations
    0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
         
Net income (loss)
    14.8 %     (20.8 )%     16.9 %     (2.0 )%
         
Comparability of results for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009 and 2008 was impacted by the following:
    Economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that unprecedented adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, began to manifest in early fiscal 2008 and have increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of our motorsports entertainment events during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009;
 
    Further impacting the comparability of the periods were strong consumer and corporate sales for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 in fiscal 2008. This monumental anniversary of the “Great American Race” provided significant unique opportunities to drive attendance and revenue above the otherwise strong appeal of this marquee event and the sport of NASCAR in general;
 
    An IRL series event held at Homestead in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 will be conducted in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009;
 
    Due to the acquisition of Grand American by NASCAR in October 2008, expenses related to prize, point and sanction fees are reported as part of prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees on the consolidated statement of operations for fiscal year 2009 while reported as part of motorsports related expense in fiscal 2008;
 
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    During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a non-cash charge totaling approximately $3.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, to correct the carrying value amount of certain other assets. This adjustment was recorded in interest income and other in the consolidated statement of operations; and
 
    During the second quarter of fiscal 2009 we recognized interest income, net of tax, of approximately $8.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in our income tax expense as a result of the previously discussed Settlement with the Service.
Admissions revenue decreased approximately $9.8 million, or 18.3 percent, and $18.0 million, or 16.5 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. We believe that the decrease for the three month period is driven by previously discussed adverse economic trends including decreases in weighted average ticket prices as a result of pricing strategies for our NASCAR Sprint Cup events in 2009 (see “Future Trends in Operating Results”). In addition to the factors discussed above, the results for the six month period are further impacted by the strong demand for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 and the supporting events during Speedweeks 2008 which was not reached for the comparable fiscal 2009 events. Partially offsetting these decreases was a slight increase in the weighted average ticket prices for certain events conducted during Speedweeks at Daytona in fiscal 2009.
Motorsports related revenue decreased approximately $8.3 million, or 8.2 percent, and $18.6 million, or 8.7 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and six month periods, which we believe result largely from the previously discussed adverse economic conditions, are primarily attributable to decreases in sponsorship, suite and hospitality revenues for certain events conducted during the periods. To a lesser extent, lower track rentals, advertising and ancillary rights revenues also contributed to the decrease. Partially offsetting these decreases was an increase in television broadcast rights.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased approximately $4.3 million, or 24.5 percent, and $13.6 million, or 33.7 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and six month periods are substantially attributable to the previously discussed decreased attendance as well as lower per capita sales in fiscal 2009 affecting catering, concessions and merchandise sold. In addition, the decrease for the six month period is impacted by the strong sales of the Daytona 500 50th anniversary product in fiscal 2008.
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees increased approximately $662,000, or 1.9 percent, and $1.8 million, or 2.6 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The three and six month period increases are primarily due to the previously discussed increase in television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events conducted during the periods as standard NASCAR sanctioning agreements require specific percentage of television broadcast rights fees to be paid to competitors. To a lesser extent, the aforementioned reclassification of amounts related to Grand American in fiscal 2009 also contributed to the increases.
Motorsports related expenses decreased by approximately $6.7 million, or 17.4 percent, and $13.0 million, or 17.5 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decrease for the three month period is predominately attributable to reduced promotional, advertising and other race related expenses during the period as a result of focused cost containment initiatives. To a lesser extent, the aforementioned reclassification of amounts related to Grand American competition costs in fiscal 2009 and the rescheduling of the IRL race at Homestead from the second fiscal quarter in 2008 to the fourth fiscal quarter in 2009 also contributed to the decrease. The decrease for the six month period is due to the previously discussed factors as well as higher promotional and advertising expenses for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 in fiscal 2008. Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related revenue decreased to approximately 23.3 percent and 21.3 percent for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, as compared to 25.0 percent and 22.9 percent for the same respective periods in the prior year. The margin improvement is primarily due to the previously discussed initiatives to reduce costs during the three and six month periods, partially offset by lower admissions and motorsports related revenues.
Food, beverage and merchandise expense decreased approximately $2.5 million, or 21.3 percent, and $5.8 million, or 23.7 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and six month periods are primarily attributable to variable costs associated with the lower sales of merchandise, catering and concessions sales. Food, beverage and merchandise expense as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise revenue increased to approximately 69.1 percent and 69.9 percent for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, as compared to 66.2 percent and 60.7 percent for the same respective periods in the prior year. Economies of scale and ratio of fixed to variable costs attributed to the decrease in margin. This is especially evident for fiscal 2009 Speedweeks sales as compared to strong sales surrounding the 50th running of the Daytona 500 in fiscal 2008.
General and administrative expenses decreased approximately $2.7 million, or 9.6 percent, and $5.5 million, or 9.8 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. Driven by focused cost containment initiatives, we reduced legal fees, other professional fees, personnel related and various other costs associated with our ongoing business compared to the prior year periods. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to approximately 16.8 percent and 15.9 percent for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, as compared to 16.2 percent and 15.2 percent for the same respective periods in the prior year. The slight margin decrease during the three and six month periods is primarily due to the previously discussed decrease in revenues, partially offset by our cost containment efforts.

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Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $1.1 million, or 6.0 percent, and $2.1 million, or 6.1 percent, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase was largely attributable to capital expenditures for our ongoing facility enhancements and related initiatives.
Interest income and other decreased by approximately $154,000 and increased by approximately $3.4 million during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase in the six month period is almost entirely due to the aforementioned non-cash charge of $3.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, to correct the carrying value of certain other assets. Slightly offsetting the increase were lower interest rates on higher cash balances as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Interest expense increased by approximately $2.2 million and $4.9 million during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase is primarily due to lower capitalized interest and higher average borrowings on our credit facility in the current period as compared to the same period in fiscal 2008.
Equity in net income (loss) from equity investments represents our 50.0 percent equity investment in Motorsports Authentics (see “Equity and Other Investments”).
Our effective income tax rate was approximately (3.3) percent and 154.0 percent, for the three and six months ended May 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to 39.5 percent and 40.7 percent for the same respective periods of the prior year. The changes are substantially a result of the tax treatment of losses incurred in our equity investments in fiscal 2009 and the tax exempt nature of the previously discussed non-cash charge to interest income and other during the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Partially offsetting these changes was the interest income related to the Settlement with the Service (see “Income Taxes”).
The operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods presented in accordance with SFAS No. 144.
As a result of the foregoing, net income (loss) for the three and six month periods ending May 31, 2009, as compared to the same periods in prior year, reflected a decrease of approximately $57.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, and $68.8 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
We have historically generated sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our working capital needs and capital expenditures at existing facilities, payment of an annual cash dividend and more recently, to repurchase our shares under our Stock Purchase Plan. In addition, we have used the proceeds from offerings of our Class A Common Stock, the net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, borrowings under our credit facilities and state and local mechanisms to fund acquisitions and development projects. At May 31, 2009, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling approximately $146.5 million, a current receivable of $112.0 million as a result of the previously discussed Settlement with the Service (see “Income Taxes”), $150.0 million principal amount of senior notes outstanding, $150.0 million in current borrowings on our $300.0 million revolving credit facility, a debt service funding commitment of approximately $65.8 million principal amount related to the taxable special obligation revenue (“TIF”) bonds issued by the Unified Government; and, $7.1 million principal amount of other third party debt. At May 31, 2009, we had a working capital surplus of $150.8 million, primarily as a result of the cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, the current receivable from the Service discussed above and the payment of the current maturity of our $150 million principal 4.2% senior notes in our second fiscal quarter. At November 30, 2008, we had a working capital deficit of $27.8 million, primarily as a result of the cash used for the acquisitions of our common stock under our Stock Purchase Plans and the current liability for the senior notes discussed above.
Our liquidity is primarily generated from our ongoing motorsports operations, and we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future. In addition, as of May 31, 2009, we have approximately $150.0 million available to draw upon under our revolving credit facility, if needed. See “Future Liquidity” for additional disclosures relating to our credit facility and certain risks that may affect our near term operating results and liquidity.
As it relates to capital allocation, our top priority is fan and competitor safety, as well as regulatory compliance. We remain focused on driving incremental earnings by improving the fan experience to increase ticket sales. Beyond that, we are also making strategic investments in external projects that complement our core business and provide value for our shareholders. Those options include ancillary real estate development; acquisitions; new market development; and share repurchases.
During the six months ended May 31, 2009, our significant cash flows items include the following:
    net cash provided by operating activities totaled approximately $93.9 million;
 
    capital expenditures totaling approximately $41.4 million;
 
    proceeds from affiliates, net of advance to affiliates, totaling approximately $12.1 million;
 
    decrease in restricted cash and investments totaling approximately $14.9 million; and
 
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures totaled approximately $41.4 million for the six months ended May 31, 2009, compared to approximately $69.8 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008. The capital expenditures during the six months ended May 31, 2009, related to construction of certain buildings supporting our operations and administration functions in Daytona Beach, Florida, grandstand seating enhancements at Michigan, grandstand seating enhancements and new vehicle parking areas at Daytona and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities.
At May 31, 2009, we have approximately $38.1 million in capital projects currently approved for our existing facilities. These projects include the installation of a new prototype leaderboard in Homestead, grandstand seating enhancements and infield improvements at Michigan, grandstand seating enhancements and parking improvements at Daytona, acquisition of land and land improvements at various facilities for expansion of parking, camping capacity and other uses and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities that enable us to effectively compete with other sports venues for consumer and corporate spending.
As a result of these currently approved projects and anticipated additional approvals in fiscal 2009, we expect our total fiscal 2009 capital expenditures at our existing facilities will be approximately $50 million to $55 million, depending on the timing of certain projects.
We review the capital expenditure program periodically and modify it as required to meet current business needs.
Future Liquidity
General
As discussed in “Future Trends in Operating Results”, economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, may impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in consumer confidence, the rise in unemployment and increased fuel and food costs, began to manifest in early fiscal 2008 and have increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of our motorsports entertainment events during the three and six months ended May 31, 2009. We currently expect substantially all of these trends to continue throughout fiscal 2009. This could negatively impact year-over-year comparability for most all of our revenue categories for the full year, with the exception of domestic broadcast media rights fees.
Our cash flow from operations consists primarily of ticket, hospitality, merchandise, catering and concession sales and contracted revenues arising from television broadcast rights and marketing partnerships. Despite current economic conditions, we believe that cash flows from operations, along with existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, including payments as a result of the Settlement with the Service received subsequent to May 31, 2009, and available borrowings under our 2006 Credit Facility, will be sufficient to fund:
    operations and approved capital projects at existing facilities for the foreseeable future;
 
    payments required in connection with the funding of the Unified Government’s debt service requirements related to the TIF bonds;
 
    payments related to our existing debt service commitments;
 
    any equity contributions in connection with the Daytona Live! and Kansas Hotel and Casino developments;
 
    any potential payments associated with our keepwell agreements;
 
    payments for share repurchases under our Stock Purchase Plan; and
 
    fees and expenses incurred in connection with the current legal proceeding discussed in Part II “Legal Proceedings.”
Accordingly, in October 2008, as a result of our desire to build cash balances due to the troubled credit markets, we drew down on our $300.0 million 2006 Credit Facility the $150.0 million necessary to fund the $150.0 million in senior notes that matured in April 2009 (see below in “Future Liquidity”). We used these borrowings under the 2006 Credit Facility to pay the April maturity and currently view the balance as a bridge to a more favorable credit market. We will utilize operating cash flow and cash from the Service Settlement to pay down the balance on the 2006 Credit Facility in the interim.
We remain interested in pursuing further development and/or acquisition opportunities, including the possible development of new motorsports entertainment facilities, the timing, size and success, as well as associated potential capital commitments, of which are unknown at this time. Accordingly, a material acceleration of our growth strategy could require us to obtain additional capital through debt and/or equity financings. Although there can be no assurance, over the longer term we believe that adequate debt and equity financing will be available on satisfactory terms.
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lifestyle conditions resulting in lower than expected future operating cash flows. General economic conditions were significantly and negatively impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and could be similarly affected by any future attacks or fear of such attacks, or by conditions resulting from other acts or prospects of war. Any future attacks or wars or related threats could also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related matters. Also, our financial results could be adversely impacted by a widespread outbreak of a severe epidemiological crisis. The items discussed above could have a singular or compounded material adverse affect on our financial success and future cash flow.
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments
On April 23, 2004, we completed an offering of $300.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior notes in a private placement. On September 27, 2004, we completed an offer to exchange the senior notes for registered senior notes with substantially identical terms (“2004 Senior Notes”). On April 15, 2009, we paid in full the $150 million principal 4.2% Senior Notes. At May 31, 2009, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled approximately $149.9 million, net of unamortized discounts and premium, which is comprised of $150.0 million principal amount unsecured senior notes, which bear interest at 5.4 percent and are due April 2014. The remaining 2004 Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments on April 15 and October 15 through their maturity. The 2004 Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 2004 Senior Notes.
In June 2008 we entered into an interest rate lock agreement to effectively lock in a substantial portion of the interest rate exposure on approximately $150.0 million notional amount in anticipation of refinancing the $150.0 million 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009. This interest rate lock was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” As a result of the ongoing uncertainty in the U.S. credit markets we continue to wait for a situation we believe optimal to refinance the 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Accordingly, on February 12, 2008, we amended and redesignated our interest rate lock agreement as a cash flow hedge. This amended agreement, with a principal notional amount of $150.0 million and an estimated fair value of a liability totaling $17.5 million at May 31, 2009, expires in February 2011. The estimated fair value is based on relevant market information and quoted market prices at May 31, 2009 and is recognized in other comprehensive loss in the consolidated financial statements.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, which owns and operates Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, has the following debt outstanding at May 31, 2009:
    A bank term loan (“5.8 percent Bank Loan”) consisting of a construction and mortgage note with an original 20 year term due June 2018, a current interest rate of 5.8 percent and a monthly payment of $48,000 principal and interest. The interest rate and monthly payments will be adjusted on June 1, 2013. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 5.8 percent Bank Loan was approximately $2.3 million.
 
    Revenue bonds payable (“4.8 percent Revenue Bonds”) consisting of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.8 percent Revenue Bonds have an initial interest rate of 4.8 percent and a monthly payment of $29,000 principal and interest. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 4.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.9 million.
 
    Revenue bonds payable (“6.8 percent Revenue Bonds”) that are special service area revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds are billed and paid as a special assessment on real estate taxes. Interest payments are due on a semi-annual basis at 6.8 percent with principal payments due annually. Final maturity of the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds is January 2012. At May 31, 2009, outstanding principal on the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $2.8 million.
In July 2008, Daytona Beach Live! Headquarters Building, LLC (“DBLHB”) entered into a construction term loan agreement to finance the construction of our new headquarters building (see “Daytona Live! Development”). The loan is comprised of a $51.3 million principal amount with an interest rate of 6.25 percent which matures 25 years after the completion of the headquarters building (see “Daytona Live! Development”).
In January 1999, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (“Unified Government”) issued approximately $71.3 million in TIF bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At May 31, 2009, outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $65.8 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised of a $15.9 million principal amount, 6.2 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and a $49.7 million principal amount, 6.8 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (“Funding Commitment”) by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation. Principal (mandatory redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by Kansas Speedway Corporation on October 1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Kansas Speedway Corporation granted a mortgage and security interest in the Kansas project for its Funding Commitment obligation.
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue bonds (“2002 STAR Bonds”) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse us for certain construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the Kansas Speedway’s boundaries and are

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not our obligation. Kansas Speedway Corporation has agreed to guarantee the payment of principal, any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At May 31, 2009, the Unified Government had approximately $2.9 million in 2002 STAR Bonds outstanding. Under a keepwell agreement, we have agreed to provide financial assistance to Kansas Speedway Corporation, if necessary, to support its guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
We currently have a $300.0 million revolving credit facility (“2006 Credit Facility”) which contains a feature that allows us to increase the credit facility to a total of $500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The 2006 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in June 2011, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 30.0 — 80.0 basis points, based on our highest debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies. At May 31, 2009, we had approximately $150.0 million outstanding under the 2006 Credit Facility.
We have guaranteed minimum royalty payments under certain agreements through December 2015, with a remaining maximum exposure at May 31, 2009, of approximately $11.7 million.
Speedway Developments
In light of NASCAR’s publicly announced position regarding additional potential realignment of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule, we also believe there are still potential development opportunities in other new, underserved markets across the country. As such, we have been and are exploring opportunities for public/private partnerships targeted to develop one or more motorsports entertainment facilities in new markets.
Daytona Live! Development
In May 2007, we announced that it we entered into a 50/50 joint venture (the “DLJV”) with The Cordish Company (“Cordish”), one of the largest and most respected developers in the country, to explore a potential mixed-use entertainment destination development on 71 acres. The development named Daytona Live! is located directly across International Speedway Boulevard from our Daytona motorsports entertainment facility. The acreage currently includes an existing office building which houses our present corporate headquarters and certain offices of NASCAR.
Preliminary conceptual designs call for a 265,000 square foot mixed-use retail/dining/entertainment area including a movie theater with up to 2,500-seats, a residential component and a 160-room hotel. The initial development will also include approximately 188,000 square feet of office space to house the new headquarters of ISC, NASCAR, Grand American and their related businesses, and additional space for other tenants. Construction of the office building is expected to be complete during the fourth quarter of 2009.
To date, Cobb Theaters has signed on to anchor Daytona Live! with a 65,000 square foot, 14 screen theater. The theater will feature digital projection with 3-D capabilities, stadium seating and a loge level providing 350 reserved premium seats, and a full-service restaurant as well as in-seat service for food and beverages.
Final design plans for the development of the retail/dining/entertainment and hotel components are being completed and will incorporate the results of local market studies and further project analysis. Once completed, the DLJV will finalize the necessary permitting and approvals for the initial development of such components.
The current estimated cost for the initial development, which includes the new headquarters office building, the retail/dining/entertainment, hotel and residential components, is approximately $250.0 million. The new headquarters office building was financed in July 2008 through a $51.3 million construction term loan obtained by Daytona Beach Live! Headquarters Building, LLC (“DBLHB”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the DLJV, which was created to own and operate the office building once it is completed.
We and Cordish anticipate contributing equal amounts to the DLJV for the remaining equity necessary for the project. We expect our contribution to range between $10.0 million and $15.0 million, plus land we currently own. The balance is expected to be funded primarily by private financing obtained by the DLJV. Specific financing considerations for the DLJV are dependent on several factors, including lease arrangements, availability of project financing and overall market conditions. Lastly, when the new headquarters building is completed, we will relocate from our existing office building, which is not fully depreciated and is expected be subsequently razed. Additional depreciation on this existing office building totaled approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and approximately $1.0 million for the six months ended May 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
In accordance with the FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, we have determined that DBLHB is a variable interest entity for which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. As the primary beneficiary, we have consolidated this entity in its financial statements as of May 31, 2009. As discussed above, in July 2008, DBLHB entered into a construction term loan agreement to finance the headquarters building. The construction loan agreement is collateralized by the underlying assets of DBLHB, including cash and the real property of the new office building which have a carrying value of approximately $55.7 million, at May 31, 2009, and are included in the Restricted Cash, Long-Term Restricted Cash and Investments, and Property and Equipment amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Minority Interest amount recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As master tenant of the building, we have entered into a 25-year lease arrangement with DBLHB whereby such lease payments are consistent with the terms of the construction term loan funding requirements. The headquarters building financing is non-recourse to us and is secured by the lease between us and DBLHB.
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have accounted for them as equity investments in its financial statements at May 31, 2009. The maximum exposure of loss to us, as a result of our involvement with the DLJV, is approximately $3.4 million at May 31, 2009. We do not expect this determination will change during the course of the development of the project.
Kansas Hotel and Casino Development
In September 2007, our wholly owned subsidiary Kansas Speedway Development Corporation and The Cordish Company, with whom we have formed Kansas Entertainment, LLC (“KJV”) to pursue this project, submitted a joint proposal to the Unified Government for the development of a casino, hotel and retail and entertainment project in Wyandotte County, on property adjacent to Kansas Speedway. The Unified Government has approved rezoning of approximately 102 acres at Kansas Speedway to allow development of the proposed project. In December 2007, the KJV negotiated a memorandum of understanding with Hard Rock Hotel Holdings to brand the entertainment destination development as a Hard Rock Casino. The Kansas Lottery Commission will act as the state’s casino owner.
In September 2008, the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board awarded the casino management contract for the Northeast Kansas gaming zone to the KJV. On December 5, 2008, KJV withdrew its application for Lottery Gaming Facility Manager for the Northeast Kansas gaming zone due to the uncertainty in the global financial markets and the expected inability to debt finance the full project at reasonable rates.
In January 2009, the State of Kansas re-opened the bidding process for the casino management contract with proposals due by April 1, 2009. KJV submitted a revised joint proposal to the Unified Government for the development of a casino and certain dining and entertainment options. The proposal also contemplates the development, depending upon market conditions and demand, of a hotel, convention facility and retail and entertainment district. The Unified Government has endorsed our proposal and that of the other casino project proposed for Wyandotte County. The Kansas Lottery Commission is evaluating our proposal and that of the other casino project proposed for Wyandotte County and is negotiating management agreements with those respective managers. The Kansas Lottery Commission has received approval from the Governor to extend the decision date to August 28, 2009. It will then recommend one or both of the managers to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board for review and background checks by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board is expected to take 60 days following receipt of the Kansas Lottery Commission recommendation to award the management agreement and development rights for Wyandotte County. The entire process is expected to be completed by late 2009.
The initial phase of the project, which is planned to comprise approximately 190,000 square feet, includes a 100,000 square foot casino gaming floor with approximately 2,300 slot machines and 86 table games, a high-energy center bar, and dining and entertainment options and is projected to cost approximately $390 million. The full budget of all potential phases is projected at over $700 million, and would be financed by the joint venture between KSDC and Cordish.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
During the three and six month periods ended May 31, 2009, there have been no material changes in our market risk exposures.
ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Subsequent to May 31, 2009, and prior to the filing of this report, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, subject to limitations as noted below, were effective at May 31, 2009, and during the period prior to the filing of this report.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure control procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
This report and the documents incorporated by reference may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify a forward-looking statement by our use of the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “believe,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include our statements regarding the timing of future events, our anticipated future operations and our anticipated future financial position and cash requirements. Although we believe that

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the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. We previously disclosed in response to Item 1A to Part I of our report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2008 the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. There have been no material changes to those risk factors.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
                                 
                            Maximum number of
                            shares (or approximate
                    Total number of   dollar value of shares)
                    shares purchased as   that may yet be
    Total number   Average   part of publicly   purchased under the
    of shares   price paid   announced plans or   plans or programs (in
Period   purchased   per share   programs   thousands)
March 1, 2009 — March 31, 2009
        $           $ 42,000  
April 1, 2009 — April 30, 2009
                               
Repurchase program (1)
                      42,000  
Employee transactions (2)
    11,131       22.06                
May 1, 2009 — May 31, 2009
                      42,000  
 
                               
 
    11,131                        
 
                               
 
1.   In December 2006 we implemented a share repurchase program (“Stock Purchase Plan”) under which we are authorized to purchase up to $150.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares. In February 2008 we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an incremental $100.0 million share repurchase program. Collectively these programs are described as the “Stock Purchase Plans.” The Stock Purchase Plans allows us to purchase up to $250.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plans will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plans may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates. In September 2008, we suspended purchases under the Stock Purchase Plans as a result of our desire to build cash balances due to the challenges facing the credit markets. In June 2009, we reactivated the Stock Purchase Plans. Since inception of the Stock Purchase Plans through May 31, 2009, we have purchased 4,730,479 shares of our Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $208.0 million. There were no purchases of our Class A common shares during the fiscal period ended May 31, 2009. At May 31, 2009, we have approximately $42.0 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plans.
 
2.   Represents shares of our common stock delivered to us in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligation of holders of restricted shares that vested during the period.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
3.1
  Articles of Amendment of the Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Florida Department of State on July 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 1999)
 
   
3.2
  Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended as of July 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 1999)
 
   
3.3
  Conformed copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, as amended as of April 9, 2003. (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q dated April 10, 2003)
 
   
31.1
  Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer — filed herewith
 
   
31.2
  Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer — filed herewith
 
   
32
  Section 1350 Certification — filed herewith

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION (Registrant)
 
 
Date: July 6, 2009  /s/ Daniel W. Houser    
  Daniel W. Houser, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer 
 
 

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