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May 29, 2003 Page 138 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met in recessed session in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in Concord, North Carolina on Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. Present - Chairman: Robert M. Freeman Vice Chairman: Richard D. Suggs Commissioners: Carolyn B. Carpenter Robert W. Carruth Coy C. Privette Also present were Mr. John D. Day, Interim County Manager; Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney (portion of meeting); Ms. Pam S. Dubois, Finance Director; Ms. Cathie K. Straub, Budget Officer; Mr. Don Cummings, Human Resources Director; and Mrs. Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Freeman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Vice Chairman Suggs and Commissioner Carruth were not present for the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Privette gave the invocation. Resolution in Support of The Winston At the meeting on May 19, 2003, the Board asked Chairman Freeman to write a letter in support of keeping The Winston at Lowes Motor Speedway. A resolution was requested to accompany that letter. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette with Commissioners Carpenter and Privette and Chairman Freeman voting for, the Board adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 2003 - 18 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CAMPAIGN TO KEEP THE WINSTON AT LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHEREAS, The Winston has thrilled fans at Lowe's Motor Speedway every year since 1987 when this NASCAR All-Star event annually showcases top Winston Cup drivers and teams, and Lowe's Motor Speedway has played a major role in turning it into the big, national event it is; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Motor Speedway's three-year contract to host The Winston is up after this year, and NASCAR's desire to build support in new markets raises the possibility of moving The Winston to another racetrack; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Motor Speedway pioneered the concept and format of The Winston with R.J. Reynolds; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Motor Speedway can put on a better production than other speedways, making The Winston racing entertainment, and not just an event for motorsports purists; and WHEREAS, because the Cabarrus r~gion is the home of NASCAR with 90 percent of its teams based here, having The Winston at Lowe's Motor Speedway gives the drivers and the teams another weekend at home; and WHEREAS, because Lowe's facilities and traffic control are better than at most speedways, fans can get in and out faster and they have a more enjoyable experience; and WHEREAS, 71.8 percent of NASCAR fans polled last year believe The Winston should remain at Lowe's Motor Speedway; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is the heart of NASCAR Country; Concord is the home of Lowe's Motor Speedway; and Kannapolis is the home of Dale Earnhardt. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby supports and advocates for retaining The Winston at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Adopted this the 29th day of May, 2003. ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Board of Commissioners