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<br /> <br />JAN 1 0 2005 <br /> <br />January 4, 2005 <br /> <br />John D. Day <br />County Manager <br />Cabarrus County <br />P.O. Box 707 <br />Concord, North Carolina 28026-0707 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Day: <br /> <br />Regarding the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge, I wish to formally request that <br />Cabarrus County consider a contribution of $20,000 to help fund the many events which <br />are planned to maximize the positive impact of the All-Star Challenge and to ensure that <br />it never, ever leaves Lowe's Motor Speedway and Cabarrus County. As you know, the <br />recent study conducted by Dr. John Connaughton and his colleagues at the University of <br />North Carolina Charlotte showed the total economic impact of the NASCAR NEXTEL <br />All-Star Challenge in Cabarrus, Iredell and Mecklenburg counties in 2004 was estimated <br />at $94 million and also supported an estimated total of 1,212 jobs in these counties. <br />Obviously, the economic benefits of the All-Star race to Cabarrus County are huge. <br />Moreover, if we want to establish our region as the "Center of Motorsports" or <br />"NASCAR Valley," our retaining the All-Star Race in Cabarrus County is of major <br />importance. <br /> <br />As of now, the following organizations have pledged a contribution: The Charlotte <br />Chamber, Cabarrus Regional Chamber and EDC, Cabarrus CVB, Mooresville CVB, and <br />the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. In addition, each of the cities, counties, and <br />other organizations that are members of the Local. Organizing Committee are being asked <br />to contribute. The Charlotte Regional Sports Commission, a 501(c) (3) organization <br />(Federal ID #56-1877782), is handling the funds from their office. They have a system of <br />checks and balances in place to avoid any misuse or misappropriation of funds. <br /> <br />Because of the genuine and sincere united efforts already underway by a dedicated and <br />commited group of individuals, we are confident that we will garner the financial support <br />we need so that the All-Star Challenge will remain here in Cabarrus County and the <br />Charlotte region. Thank you for your consideration of this request. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~A:tLuw1- <br /> <br />Ann Sternal <br /> <br />0.- 3 <br /> <br />3003 DalE' Earnhardt Blvd · SuitE' 200 · Kannapolis. N[ 2BoB3 <br />Toll FrE'E' 800.848.3740 · PhonE' 704.782.4340 · Fax 704.782.4333 <br />www.cabarruscvb.com <br />