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Intersegment revenues were approximately $2.6 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended August 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively and approximately $8.0 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

12. 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 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, on) 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 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.

Included in the tables below, are condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 30, 2003 and August 31, 2004, and the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2003 and 2004, and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended August 31, 2003 and 2004, of: (a) the Parent; (b) the guarantor subsidiaries; (c) elimination entries necessary to consolidate Parent with guarantor subsidiaries; and (d) the Company on a consolidated basis (in thousands).

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

General

In 2003, NASCAR announced that, beginning in 2004, Nextel Communications would replace R.J. Reynolds as the sponsor of its Cup Series. In this document, when we use the term "NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series," we are referring to the old NASCAR Winston Cup Series (as NASCAR's Cup series was named until 2004) as well as the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

We derive revenues primarily from (i) admissions to racing events and motorsports activities held at our facilities, (ii) revenue generated in conjunction with or as a result of motorsports events and activities conducted at our facilities, and (iii) catering, concession and merchandising services during or as a result of these events and activities.

"Admissions" revenue includes ticket sales for all of our racing events, activities at DAYTONA USA and other motorsports activities and amusements.

"Motorsports related income" primarily includes television, radio and ancillary 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. Our revenues from corporate sponsorships are paid in accordance with negotiated contracts, with the identities of sponsors and the terms of sponsorship changing from time to time. NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch series schedules. NASCAR's current broadcast contracts with NBC Sports and Turner Sports extend through 2006 and through 2008 with FOX and its FX cable network (with the final two years at NASCAR's option). Event promoters share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch series event. Under the terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10% of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup or NASCAR Busch series event as a component of its sanction fees and remits the remaining 90% to the event promoter. The event promoter pays 25% of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event as part of awards to the competitors.

"Food, beverage and merchandise income" includes revenues from concession stands, hospitality catering, direct sales of souvenirs, programs and other merchandise and fees paid by third party vendors for the right to occupy space to sell souvenirs and concessions at our facilities.

"Direct expenses" include (i) prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees, (ii) motorsports related expenses, which include costs of competition paid to sanctioning bodies other than NASCAR, labor, advertising and other expenses associated with the promotion of our motorsports events and activities, and (iii) food, beverage and merchandise expenses, consisting primarily of labor and costs of goods sold.

Critical Accounting 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management continually reviews its accounting policies, how they are applied and how they are reported and disclosed in the financial statements. The following is a summary of our more significant accounting estimates and how they are applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

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. Revenues and related expenses from the sale of merchandise to retail customers, catalog and Internet sales and direct sales to dealers are recognized at the time of sale. We believe that our revenue recognition policies follow guidance issued by the SEC in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements."

Accounts Receivable. We review the valuation of our accounts receivable on a monthly basis. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs and future expectations of conditions that might impact the collectibility of accounts.

Long-lived Assets, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Our consolidated balance sheets include significant amounts of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. Current accounting standards require testing these assets for impairment 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 assumptions are made. Actual results could differ materially from these 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.

Insurance. 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. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.

Derivative Instruments. From time to time, we utilize derivative instruments in the form of interest rate swaps to assist in managing our interest rate risk. We do not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes. All of our derivative instruments qualify, or have qualified, for the use of the "short-cut" method of accounting to assess hedge effectiveness in accordance with SFAS No. 133, as amended, and are recognized in our consolidated balance sheet at their fair value. The fair values of our derivative investments are based on quoted market prices at the date of measurement.

Income Taxes. 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.

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 is 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 is not determinable. Legal and other costs incurred in conjunction with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

Acquisition and Divestiture

On July 13, 2004, we acquired the assets of Martinsville Speedway ("Martinsville"), and assumed the operations as well as certain liabilities of Martinsville for approximately $194.6 million, including acquisition costs. Martinsville was privately owned, with certain members of the France Family Group, which controls in excess of 60% of the combined voting interest of the Company, owning 50% of Martinsville. The acquisition was funded by $100.4 million in proceeds from the sale of the assets of North Carolina Speedway ("North Carolina") and approximately $94.2 million in cash. Martinsville's operations are included in our consolidated operations subsequent to the date of acquisition.

Located in Virginia near Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Martinsville is one of only two one-half mile tracks on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series circuit. It seats approximately 63,000 grandstand spectators and offers premium accommodations in the facility's 25 suites. Martinsville annually conducts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Craftsman Truck series event weekends, including one during the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup which will be included in our fiscal 2004 fourth quarter results of operations. In addition, Martinsville hosts a NASCAR Late Model Stock Car event annually. These events strengthen our presence in the motorsports industry and afford us further expansion opportunities in terms of seat and suite additions, as well as increased fan amenities.

As required by the settlement agreement in the Ferko/Vaughn litigation ("Settlement Agreement") (see Part II - Other Information under Legal Proceedings) dated April 8, 2004, our North Carolina Speedway, Inc. subsidiary entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. ("SMI") for the sale of the tangible and intangible assets and operations of North Carolina. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, SMI's subsidiary purchased North Carolina's assets and assumed its operations for approximately $100.4 million in cash. The sale of North Carolina's assets closed on July 1, 2004 and we recorded an after-tax gain in our third quarter of fiscal 2004 of approximately $36.3 million.

For the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2003 and 2004, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets," the results of operations of North Carolina are presented as discontinued operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

SFAS No. 144 requires impairment losses equal to the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its fair value to be recognized for long-lived assets, if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In May 2004, we announced our intention to request realignment of the NASCAR Busch Series and Indy Racing League IndyCar Series events, currently conducted at Nazareth Speedway ("Nazareth"), to other motorsports facilities within our portfolio and our intention to suspend indefinitely major motorsports event operations at the facility after completion of its fiscal 2004 events. We believe that we can more successfully grow these events over the long term at a facility other than Nazareth. For the 2005 event season, the aforementioned events have been realigned to our Watkins Glen facility.

The realignment of the events conducted at Nazareth and the indefinite suspension of major motorsports event operations at the facility are expected to have a significant adverse effect on Nazareth's future revenues and cash flows. As a result of these changes in Nazareth's operations, in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 a detailed analysis of Nazareth's long-lived assets and their estimated future undiscounted cash flows was completed. The projected undiscounted cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying amount of Nazareth's property and equipment. We evaluated Nazareth's long-lived assets' estimated fair value using a discounted cash flow assessment as well as comparable prices for similar property, which resulted in the identification and measurement of an impairment loss of approximately $13.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share.

Future Trends in Operating Results

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 84% of our revenues in fiscal 2003. In January 2003, NASCAR announced it would entertain and discuss proposals from track operators regarding potential realignment of NASCAR NEXTEL 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. In June 2003, we announced that NASCAR approved our proposal for realignment of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events among certain of our facilities for the 2004 season. The net result of these realignments was that The California Speedway ("California") hosted an additional NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event weekend during the Labor Day weekend beginning in 2004 an d the schedule of events at North Carolina was reduced to one NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event weekend in February 2004. Further, in May 2004 we received NASCAR's approval for the realignment of additional NASCAR NEXTEL Cup events in our portfolio beginning in fiscal 2005. The net results of these additional realignments is the addition of a second NEXTEL Cup weekend for Phoenix International Raceway ("Phoenix") beginning in 2005 and the reduction of Darlington Raceway's ("Darlington") event schedule by one NEXTEL Cup weekend. We believe that these realignments will result in a net positive impact to our fiscal 2004 and 2005 revenue and earnings and will provide an opportunity to increase the sport's exposure in highly desirable markets, which will benefit the sport's fans, teams, sponsors and television broadcast partners as well. NASCAR has indicated that it is open to discussion regarding additional date realignments. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these future opport unities.

Fiscal 2001 was our first year under NASCAR's multi-year consolidated television broadcast rights agreements with NBC Sports, Turner Sports, FOX and FX. These agreements cover the domestic broadcast of NASCAR's NEXTEL Cup and Busch series racing seasons from 2001 through 2006. We expect media rights revenues, as well as variable costs tied to the percentage of broadcast rights fees required to be paid to competitors as part of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch series sanction agreements, to continue to increase over the term of the current contracts based on NASCAR's announcement that the annual increase in the domestic television rights fees will range between 15% and 21% from 2001 through 2006. Television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch series events conducted at our wholly-owned facilities for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004 were $36.0 million and $115.2 million, respectively, as compa red to $38.2 million and $103.1 million, respectively, during the same periods of the prior year.

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% of the gross domestic television broadcast rights fees allocated to our NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch 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.

Current and future economic conditions may impact our ability to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. However, we believe that our presence in key markets and impressive portfolio of events are beneficial as we continue to pursue renewal and expansion of existing marketing partnerships and establish new corporate marketing partners. We believe that revenues from our corporate marketing partnerships will continue to grow over the long term.

An important component of our operating strategy has been our long-standing practice of focusing closely on supply and demand regarding additional capacity at our facilities. We continually evaluate the demand for our most popular racing events in order to add capacity that we believe will provide an acceptable rate of return on invested capital. Through prudent expansion, we attempt to keep demand at a higher level than supply, which stimulates 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. While we will join with sponsors and 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. We recognize that a number of factors relating to disc retionary consumer spending, including economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment and other lifestyle and business conditions, can negatively impact attendance at our events. Based upon recent economic conditions, we instituted only modest increases in our weighted average ticket prices for fiscal 2004 and currently anticipate this trend will continue into fiscal 2005. In addition, we have limited the expansion of capacity at our facilities in fiscal 2004 to approximately 1,400 additional seats at Richmond that have been sold on a season basis. We recently announced that we will add approximately 1,600 additional seats at Kansas Speedway ("Kansas") and 900 club seats along with six incremental suites at Michigan International Speedway ("Michigan") for the fiscal 2005 event season. We will continue to evaluate expansion opportunities, as well as the pricing and packaging of our tickets and other products, on an ongoing basis. Over the long term, we plan to continue to expand capacity at our speedways.

From time to time, we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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 inclement weather, 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 with 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, one of our NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races is 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.

This situation occurred for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch series Labor Day weekend events that were conducted at California in our fourth fiscal quarter in 2004 with the corresponding events conducted at our Darlington facility in the third fiscal quarter of 2003. As well, the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Darlington will be conducted in our fourth fiscal quarter as compared to being conducted in our second fiscal quarter in 2003 and the 2004 Grand American Road Racing Association event at California will be conducted in our fourth fiscal quarter as compared to our third fiscal quarter in 2003. These scheduling changes impact the comparability of the respective reporting periods.

Future schedule changes as determined by NASCAR or other sanctioning bodies, as well as 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 nine-month periods ended August 31, 2003 and 2004 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the year.

Comparison of the Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2004 to the Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2003.

The following table sets forth, for each of the indicated periods, certain selected statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenues:

Admissions revenue decreased to approximately $56.7 million, or 9.5%, for the three months ended August 31, 2004, from approximately $62.7 million for the three months ended August 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily attributable to the timing of the Labor Day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch series events, which were conducted at Darlington in fiscal 2003 in the third quarter and conducted at California in fiscal 2004 in the fourth quarter. The timing of the California GARRA event, conducted in our third fiscal quarter in 2003 and our fourth fiscal quarter in 2004, also contributed to the decrease. Revenues for our events at Michigan, which included two sold-out NASCAR NEXTEL Cup events, our July events at Daytona International Speedway ("Daytona"), which included the rain-delayed NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Pepsi 400, our sold-out Indy Racing League and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events at Kansas Speedway and the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup weekend at Watkins Glen, International ("Watkins Glen"), were c omparable to the prior year period.

Admissions revenue decreased to approximately $147.4 million, or 2.4%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, from approximately $151.0 for the nine months ended August 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily attributable to the previously discussed timing of Labor Day events and, to a lesser extent, the timing of the California GARRA event. Certain Speedweeks events supporting our sold-out Daytona 500, including the NASCAR Busch Series event which was rescheduled to the following Monday due to inclement weather, and, to a lesser extent, the timing of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Darlington also contributed to the decrease. These decreases were offset by admissions increases for NASCAR weekends at Richmond, Talladega, Darlington and California as well as an increase for the March motorcycle events at Daytona.

Motorsports related income increased approximately $947,000, or 1.3%, and approximately $19.8 million, or 10.3%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases were primarily attributable to television broadcast rights fees for NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch series events conducted during the respective periods. Advertising, sponsorship, camping, hospitality and other race related revenues for events conducted during the periods also contributed to the increase. These increases were significantly offset by the previously discussed timing of NASCAR Labor Day events and, to a lesser extent, the previously discussed timing of events at California and Darlington as well as a decrease in licensing revenues.

Food, beverage and merchandise income increased approximately $471,000, or 2.2%, and approximately $3.0 million, or 5.7%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases were primarily attributable to our Americrown subsidiary performing services at non-ISC venues in 2004 as well as assuming certain merchandise operations that were conducted by third party vendors paying us a commission on sales in prior years. Increased attendance at certain events and sales at the gift shop adjacent to DAYTONA USA also contributed to the increases. These increases were significantly offset by the previously described timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert held at Daytona in June 2003, which was not held in 2004. Further, the increase during the nine month period was significantly offset by nonrecurring income of approximately $1.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, recorded in the 2003 fis cal period related to our ongoing activities to audit third party vendors' sales reports for prior years.

Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees decreased approximately $3.1 million, or 11.6%, and increased approximately $1.1 million, or 1.6%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. Increases were primarily due to increased prize and point fund monies paid by NASCAR to participants in events conducted during the periods. These increases were primarily attributable to the increased television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch series events conducted during the periods, as standard NASCAR sanction agreements require that a specified percentage of broadcast rights fees be paid to competitors. These increases were more than offset for the three-month period and significantly offset for the nine-month period by the timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and, to a lesser extent, the timing of Darlington's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event.

Motorsports related expenses increased approximately $1.4 million, or 4.5%, and approximately $5.0 million, or 6.7%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increases were primarily attributable to increased operating costs for comparable events and activities conducted during the respective periods, costs related to our MRN Radio subsidiary's NEXTEL Vision program (video production services for at-track large screen video displays) and certain strategic marketing initiatives. These increases were partially offset by the timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert held at Daytona in June 2003. Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related income increased to approximately 24.9% and 22.3% during the three-month and nine month periods ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to 23.0% and 21.9% during the same respective periods in the prior year. The increases were primarily due to the timing of the Labor Day events, increases in operating costs for comparable events and certain strategic marketing costs, partially offset by the increase in television broadcast rights fees.

Food, beverage and merchandise expenses increased approximately $2.9 million, or 24.4%, and approximately $6.2 million, or 21.0%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases were primarily attributable to increased product and other variable costs associated with our Americrown subsidiary performing services at certain non-ISC venues in the third quarter of 2004, increased sales at many of our comparable events and the gift shop adjacent to DAYTONA USA and Americrown's assumption of certain merchandise operations that were conducted by third party vendors paying us a commission on sales in prior years. These increases are partially offset by the timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert held at Daytona in June 2003. Food, beverage and merchandise expenses as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise income increased to approximately 67.9% and 64.1% for the three months a nd nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to 55.8% and 56.0% for the same respective periods in the prior year. These increases are primarily attributable to Americrown's assumption of certain operations that were conducted by third party vendors paying us a commission on sales in prior years, the timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert and the current period costs for Americrown's expansion to certain non-ISC venues, which contributed a lower margin than ordinarily achieved at ISC owned facilities. In addition, the previously discussed nonrecurring income related to third party vendor audits recorded in the first quarter of the prior year contributed significantly to the favorable margin during that period.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $3.1 million, or 15.2%, and approximately $6.7 million, or 11.3%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases were attributable to a net increase in certain costs related to the expansion of our ongoing business and increases in other general expenses including Martinsville operations. As well, certain strategic development costs contributed to the increase during the nine-month period. In addition, during the three months ended August 31, 2004 we recorded an approximately $670,000 non-cash charge associated with the net book value of certain undepreciated assets removed during the renovation of Daytona's infield. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to approximately 14.9% and 15.8% for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to 12.6% and 14.9% for the same respective periods in the prior year. These increases are primarily due to the timing of the NASCAR Labor Day events and, to a lesser extent, the non-cash charge associated with the Daytona infield renovation, as well as increased costs related to the ongoing expansion of our business. These increases were partially offset by the increase in television broadcast rights fees.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $689,000, or 6.6%, and approximately $2.2 million, or 7.1%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases are primarily attributable to the track reconfiguration project at Miami completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, the installation of SAFER (steel and foam energy reduction) walls at most of our facilities, a new pedestrian/vehicular tunnel at Phoenix, certain strategic technology initiatives and other ongoing improvements to our facilities. Our acquisition of Martinsville Speedway in July 2004 also contributed to the increase.

The approximately $13.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, non-cash charge for impairment of long-lived assets relates to our previously discussed strategic decision to request realignment of the NASCAR and IRL race event dates from Nazareth to other facilities within our portfolio beginning in fiscal 2005.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2003 we recorded a non-cash before-tax charge of approximately $2.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the net book value of certain undepreciated assets removed in connection with a major track reconfiguration project at Miami. The project increased the track banking to a maximum of 20 degrees in the turns through an innovative variable-degree banking system which we believe succeeded in enhancing the quality of racing entertainment at this facility.

Interest income increased by approximately $511,000, or 92.2%, and approximately $1.6 million, or 126.8%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. These increases were primarily due to higher cash balances in the current year period, which included unused portions of the proceeds of the $300 million senior notes issued in April 2004.

Interest expense decreased by approximately $1.0 million, or 17.2%, and approximately $316,000, or 1.8%, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. On April 23, 2004, we closed on a private placement of $150 million 4.20 percent senior notes due 2009, and $150 million 5.40 percent senior notes due 2014 (collectively the "2004 Senior Notes). We used a substantial majority of the net proceeds from the transaction to redeem our existing $225 million 7.875 percent senior notes issued in October 1999 and due October 15, 2004 ("1999 Senior Notes"), including the payment of redemption premium and accrued interest on May 28, 2004. We continued to incur interest of approximately $1.6 million on our previously existing 1999 Senior Notes from April 23, 2004 through May 28, 2004. In addition to the decrease in interest rate for the 2004 Senior Notes as compared to the previously outstanding 1999 Senior Notes, amortization of premiums on interest rate swaps, increases in capitalized interest and a decrease in the amount outstanding on a term loan for our Miami facility also contributed to the decrease in interest expense during the respective periods.

As discussed above, we used the proceeds from our 2004 Senior Notes to redeem and retire all of our outstanding 1999 Senior Notes. As a result, during the nine months ended August 31, 2004 we recorded an approximately $5.0 million loss on early retirement of debt comprised of a redemption premium of approximately $5.3 million, associated unamortized net deferred financing costs and unamortized original issuance discount, which were partially offset by gain recognition on unamortized deferred interest rate swap terminations associated with the 1999 Senior Notes.

Equity in net income from equity investments represents our pro rata share of the current income from our 37.5% equity investment in Raceway Associates. Raceway Associates owns and operates Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Because of the seasonal concentration of racing events at these facilities, the results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2003 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the year.

The increase in our effective income tax rate for the three months ended August 31, 2004, as compared to the same period of the prior year, is primarily attributable to an increase in our blended state tax rate. The increase in our effective income tax rate for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, as compared to the same period of the prior year, is primarily attributable to state tax implications related to the impairment of Nazareth's long-lived assets and, to a lesser extent, an increase in our blended state tax rate. In addition, the effective income tax rate of our continuing operations increased in all periods presented as a result of the allocation of income taxes to North Carolina, which are presented as discontinued, net of tax.

The operations and gain on sale of North Carolina are presented as discontinued operations, net of tax, from the beginning of each period presented in accordance with SFAS No. 144. As previously discussed, the sale of North Carolina's assets to SMI closed on July 1, 2004.

As a result of the foregoing, our net income increased approximately $32.1 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, and approximately $28.1 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2004, respectively, as compared to the same respective periods of the prior year.

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, as well as to pay an annual cash dividend. 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 August 31, 2004, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling approximately $286.3 million, $300.0 million principal amount of senior notes outstanding, total borrowings of $7.0 million under a term loan, and a debt service funding commitment of approximately $69.9 million principal amount related to the taxable special obligation revenue ("TIF") bonds issued by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas ("Unified Government"). We had working capital of approximately $137.9 million at August 31, 20 04. At November 30, 2003 we had a working capital deficit of $104.8 million primarily due to the 1999 Senior Notes, which were repaid in full in May 2004 with the proceeds from issuance of the 2004 Senior Notes.

Our current liquidity is primarily generated from our ongoing motorsports operations, and we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future. In addition, we have the full amount available to draw upon under our $300.0 million revolving credit facility ("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.

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $167.6 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, compared to approximately $156.5 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2003. The difference between our net income of approximately $101.9 million and the approximately $167.6 million of operating cash flow was primarily attributable to:

• an increase in deferred income of approximately $48.8 million;
• deferred income taxes of approximately $48.1 million;
• depreciation and amortization of approximately $34.0 million; and
• an impairment of long-lived assets of approximately $13.2 million.

These differences are partially offset by the gain on sale of discontinued operations of approximately $63.9 million and an increase in inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets of approximately $17.9 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $165.3 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, compared to approximately $38.9 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2003. Our use of cash for investing activities reflects the Martinsville acquisition of approximately $193.7 million and approximately $71.5 million in capital expenditures, as further described below. These uses of cash in investing activities were partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of North Carolina of approximately $100.4 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $59.8 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, compared to the net cash used in financing activities of approximately $9.0 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2003. Our cash provided by financing activities reflects the proceeds from the issuance of the 2004 Senior Notes of approximately $299.6 million and the proceeds from the termination of the interest rate swap agreements of approximately $2.8 million. These proceeds from financing activities were partially offset by the retirement of our 1999 Senior Notes and payments on our term loan aggregating approximately $231.5 million, payment of the redemption premium attributable to the 1999 Senior Notes of approximately $5.3 million, dividends paid of approximately $3.2 million and payment of deferred financing costs related to the 2004 Senior Notes of approximately $2.5 million.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures totaled approximately $71.5 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2004, compared to approximately $42.1 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2003. Capital expenditures during the nine months ended August 31, 2004, were related to our previously announced multi-faceted infield renovation project at Daytona, acquisition of land and land improvements for expansion of parking, camping capacity and other uses, the installation of SAFER (steel and foam energy reduction) walls at several facilities, track lighting projects at California and Darlington, increased grandstand seating capacity at Richmond, construction of an IMAX theater at DAYTONA USA, the purchase of equipment and other assets associated with our food, beverage and merchandising operations and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities.

Based on capital projects currently approved, we expect to make capital expenditures totaling approximately $147.5 million subsequent to August 31, 2004, which are expected to be completed within the next 24 months. This includes the completion of our multi-faceted infield renovation project at Daytona, the acquisition of land and land improvements for expansion of parking, camping capacity and other uses, improvements at Michigan including the previously discussed club seating and suite additions, the installation of and completion of track lighting projects at Phoenix, California and Darlington, the purchase of equipment and other assets associated with our food, beverage and merchandising operations, the installation of SAFER (steel and foam energy reduction) walls at several facilities, increased grandstand seating capacity at Kansas and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities.

As a result of these currently approved projects and current year capital expenditures made through August 31, 2004, we expect our total fiscal 2004 capital expenditures will be approximately $135 million to $145 million. We anticipate future capital spending, related to our existing facilities and operations, to be in the range of $80 million to $100 million per year, with some years being higher or lower depending on the size and timing of specific projects.

We review the capital expenditure program periodically and modify it as required to meet current business needs.

Future Liquidity

On April 23, 2004, we completed an offering of $300.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior notes in a private placement. At August 31, 2004, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled approximately $301.7 million, net of unamortized discounts and premium, which is comprised of $150.0 million principal amount unsecured senior notes, which bear interest at 4.2% and are due April 2009, and $150.0 million principal amount unsecured senior notes, which bear interest at 5.4% and are due April 2014. The 2004 Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments beginning October 15, 2004 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 subsidiaries are guarantors of the 2004 Senior Notes. On September 27, 2004, we completed an offer to exchange the 2004 Senior Notes issued in the private placement for registered senior notes with substantially identical terms.

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 will be treated as additional interest expense and amortized over the life of the 2004 Senior Notes on an effective yield method. In March 2004, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to effectively lock in the interest rate of approximately $150.0 million of the 4.2% Senior Notes. We terminated these interest rate swap agreements on April 23, 2004 and received approximately $2.2 million, which is being amortized over the life of the 4.2% Senior Notes.

In January 1999, the Unified Government issued approximately $71.3 million in TIF bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At August 31, 2004 outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $68.6 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised of a $20.2 million principal amount, 6.15% term bond due December 1, 2017 and a $49.7 million principal amount, 6.75% 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. We have agreed to guarantee Kansas Speedway Corporation's Funding Commitment until certain financial conditions have been met. 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 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 August 31, 2004, the Unified Government had $5.8 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 gu arantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.

Our $300.0 million Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in September 2008, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 62.5 - 150 basis points, based on our highest debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies. At August 31, 2004, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

Our Miami subsidiary's $7.0 million Term Loan is guaranteed by us. The final payment under the Term Loan is payable on December 31, 2004. Our Miami subsidiary has an interest rate swap agreement that effectively fixes the floating rate on the outstanding balance under the Term Loan at 5.60% plus 50-100 basis points, based on certain consolidated financial criteria, for the remainder of the loan period.

We are a member of Motorsports Alliance, LLC ("Motorsports Alliance") (owned 50% by us and 50% by Indianapolis Motor Speedway LLC), which owns 75% of Raceway Associates. Raceway Associates owns and operates Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Raceway Associates has a term loan arrangement, which requires quarterly principal and interest payments and matures November 15, 2012, and a $15 million secured revolving credit facility, which matures September 15, 2005. At August 31, 2004, Raceway Associates had approximately $39.2 million outstanding under its term loan and $1.5 million outstanding under its credit facility. Under a keepwell agreement, the members of Motorsports Alliance have agreed to provide financial assistance to Raceway Associates, if necessary, on a pro rata basis to support performance under its term loan and credit facility.

At August 31, 2004, we had contractual cash obligations to repay debt and to make payments under operating agreements, leases and commercial commitments in the form of guarantees and unused lines of credit.

Payments due under these long-term obligations are as follows as of August 31, 2004 (in thousands):

Commercial commitment expirations are as follows as of August 31, 2004 (in thousands):

During fiscal 1999, we announced our intention to search for a site for a major motorsports facility in the New York metropolitan area. Our efforts have included the evaluation of many different locations, including the Meadowlands Sports Complex in New Jersey. Most recently we identified a combination of land parcels in the New York City borough of Staten Island that could potentially be utilized for the development of a major speedway. During the nine months ended August 31, 2004, we capitalized approximately $5.6 million in legal and consulting relating to due diligence and feasibility studies as well as other costs related to our negotiations, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, for the purchase of these parcels. As is customary, the purchase will depend on the outcome of an extensive due diligence process. In addition, the ultimate decision of whether to develop a motorsports facility in the area will be based on the overall results of a detailed feasibility study, including estimated construction cost, availability of public financing, permitting considerations, traffic and transportation analyses and other necessary project reviews.

In light of NASCAR's publicly announced position regarding additional potential realignment of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule, we also believe there are potential development opportunities in new, untapped markets across the country. As such, we have been and are exploring opportunities for public/private partnerships targeted to develop one or more motorsports facilities in new markets. In the Pacific Northwest, a site in Snohomish County, Washington has been selected as a preferred location for the potential development of a racing facility. The site is located approximately 30 miles north of Seattle, the nation's 12th largest media market, and would draw from NASCAR's significant fan base in the region. On October 6, 2004, the City of Marysville and Snohomish County officials presented a proposal for a public/private partnership to Washington's Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. While this is an important first step, it is too early to tell if the necessar y public participation will actually materialize or if it will be sufficient to allow for the development of the facilty.

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. While we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future, our financial results depend significantly on a number of factors relating to consumer and corporate spending, including economic conditions affecting marketing dollars available from the motorsports industry's principal sponsors. Consumer and corporate spending could be adversely affected by economic, security and other 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 war with Iraq 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 coul d also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related matters. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") is currently performing a periodic examination of our federal income tax returns for the years ended November 30, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 and is examining the tax depreciation treatment for a significant portion of our motorsports entertainment facility assets. In accordance with SFAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes," we have accrued a deferred tax liability based on the differences between our financial reporting and tax bases of such assets in our consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2004. We believe that our application of the federal income tax regulations in question, which have been applied consistently since being adopted in 1986 and have been subjected to previous Service audits, is appropriate and we intend to vigorously defend the merits of our position, if necessary. While an adverse resolution of these matters could resul t in a material negative impact on cash flow, we believe that we have provided adequate reserves in our consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2004, and, as a result, do not expect that such an outcome would have a material adverse effect on results of operations.

While the items discussed above could adversely affect our financial success and future cash flow, we believe that cash flows from operations, along with existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and available borrowings under our 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 potential payments associated with our keepwell agreements; and
• any adjustment that may ultimately occur as a result of the examination by the Service.

We intend to pursue further development and/or acquisition opportunities (including the possible development of new motorsports facilities, including the New York metropolitan area, the Pacific Northwest and other areas), the timing, size and success, as well as associated potential capital commitments of which, are unknown at this time. Accordingly, a material acceleration in our growth strategy could require us to obtain additional capital through debt and/or equity financings. Although there can be no assurance, we believe that adequate debt and equity financing will be available on satisfactory terms.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our operating costs and earnings.

Factors That May Affect Operating Results

This report contains 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 the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. We disclose the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations in cautionary statements made in this report and in other filings we have made w ith the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors described in this report and other factors set forth in or incorporated by reference in this report.

Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. We caution you not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements or to project any future results based on such statements or on present or prior earnings levels. Some of the factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially are attached to this report as an exhibit. Additional information concerning these or other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's annual report on form 10-K and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Copies of those filings are available from us and/or the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

During the nine months ended August 31, 2004, there have been no material changes in our market risk exposures.

ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Subsequent to August 31, 2004 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 August 31, 2004, and during the period prior to the filing of this report. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to August 31, 2004.

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 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation is likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2002 we were served in a proceeding filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case was styled Francis Ferko, and Russell Vaughn as Shareholders of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. vs. National Association of [sic] Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., International Speedway Corporation, and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. The overall gist of the allegations contained in the complaint was that Texas Motor Speedway should have a second NASCAR Winston Cup Series date annually and that NASCAR should be required by the court to grant Texas Motor Speedway a second NASCAR Winston Cup Series date annually. The portion of the complaint that was directed against us alleged that we conspired with NASCAR and members of the France Family to "refuse to offer a new Winston Cup race date to any non-ISC owned track whenever ISC has desired to host an additional Winston Cup race." The complaint sought unspecified monetary damages from ISC, which were claimed to have resulted to Speedway Motorsports from the alleged conspiracy as well as treble damages under the anti-trust laws. Through our participation in court ordered mediation the terms of the Settlement Agreement were reached in April 2004. Upon the satisfaction of certain preconditions to the Settlement Agreement becoming effective it was filed with the court in May 2004 and approved by the court on July 1, 2004. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement our North Carolina Speedway, Inc. subsidiary sold the North Carolina tangible and intangible assets and operations to a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports for $100.4 million on July 1, 2004. The Settlement Agreement approved by the Court releases ISC and NASCAR from all claims related to the litigation. The released claims include, but are not limited to, allegations or assertions with respect to the awarding and/or sanctioning of races, the effect of the common control of NASCAR and ISC residing in the France Family Group, and the market power eit her individually or jointly of NASCAR and ISC.

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits:

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

On July 1, 2004 we filed a report on Form 8-K that reported under Items 5 and 9 the issuance of a press release that announced the Court had approved the settlement in the Ferko/Vaughn litigation, and that the sale of North Carolina (Rockingham) had closed.

On July 7, 2004 we filed a report on Form 8-K that reported under Items 9 and 12 the issuance of a press release that reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2004.

On August 10, 2004 we filed a report on Form 8-K that filed under Item 7 the Restated Consolidated Financial Statements listed below:

		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
		Consolidated Balance Sheets
				- November 30, 2002 and 2003
		Consolidated Statements of Operations
				- Years ended November 30, 2001, 2002, and 2003
		Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
				- Years ended November 30, 2001, 2002, and 2003
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
				- Years ended November 30, 2001, 2002, and 2003
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
			Consolidated Balance Sheets
				- November 30, 2003 and February 29, 2004 (unaudited)
			Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
				- Three Months ended February 28, 2003 and February 29, 2004
			Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (unaudited)
				- Three Months ended February 29, 2004
			Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
				- Three Months ended February 28, 2003 and February 29, 2004
			Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

On October 7, 2004 we filed a report on Form 8-K that reported under Items 2.02 and 8.01 the issuance of a press release that reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2004.

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:	10/8/2004	/s/ Susan G. Schandel
		Susan G. Schandel, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer