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County boots raceway operator; debts remain
October 30, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane County commissioners Thursday fired the company they hired less than a year ago to operate the county’s Raceway Park, their controversial purchase near Airway Heights that drew crowds this … 13
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Editorial: Racetrack purchase could burn taxpayers
September 8, 2009 in Opinion on Page A9 Spokane County commissioners – Todd Mielke and Mark Richard made the deciding votes – took a big risk in purchasing the Spokane Raceway Park and surrounding acreage. But if their … 3
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Track pact in danger
September 3, 2009 in City on Page A1 Facing a possible $1 million lawsuit from local builders, Spokane County told the operator of its West Plains racetrack Wednesday he has 60 days to pay the builders or lose … 3
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Commissioners want racetrack operator out
September 2, 2009 in City
Facing a possible $1 million lawsuit from local builders, Spokane County told the operator of its West Plains racetrack Wednesday he has 60 days to pay the builders or lose …
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Spokane County Raceway motors on despite rumors
July 10, 2009 in Sports on Page B5 One thing Spokane County Raceway oval track manager Larry Bertrand and Jessie Taylor, the president of the Inland Northwest Super Stock Association, want heard across the region heading into Saturday’s …
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Raceway event called off
July 8, 2009 in City on Page A5 A race scheduled for July 18 at Spokane County Raceway was canceled this week in what the sponsoring group called a “mutual agreement” with management of the county-owned track. The …
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Operator: Spokane Raceway’s on course
July 7, 2009 in City on Page A5 The operator of the Spokane County Raceway insists that he has no plans to shut down the track or shorten the racing season and that all contractors will be paid …
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County must get racetrack on track
July 1, 2009 in Opinion on Page A11 It looks like Spokane County Commissioners Todd Mielke and Mark Richard may need to show the same passion for bill collection as they did for reviving Spokane Raceway Park, because … 1
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Track operator nearly current with county
July 1, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane County expects to receive the last third of $30,000 by the end of the week that will cover monthly payments through July from racetrack operator Bucky Austin. County officials … 5
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Spokane racetrack behind on bills
June 30, 2009 in City on Page A1 The operator of Spokane County’s West Plains racetrack owes $20,000 in back payments to the county and more than $1 million to contractors who have been refurbishing the facility, county … 2
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‘Reopening 125’ gives SCR first chance to show off
May 8, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Spokane County Raceway general manager Jay Livingston dreams of hosting a large-scale late model race each season that will excite his fan base and bring out-of-town followers to the refurbished …
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Refurbished raceway set for return to action
April 24, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 New paint, improved racing surfaces, new equipment, rebuilt towers – to say there has been an abundance of work going on at Spokane County Raceway this offseason is an understatement. …
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County’s new racetrack comes loaded with extras
February 5, 2009 in City on Page A5
Looks like I owe Todd Mielke and Mark Richard a huge apology. I’m not too big to admit it. I was too critical when the two Spokane County commissioners gave …
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Raceway polluted, state says
February 3, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane County’s purchase of a racetrack near Airway Heights may cost taxpayers much more than expected. State environmental officials initially have put the level of contamination at the Spokane Motor … 4
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County close to agreement on racetrack
December 16, 2008 in News, City County leaders are one signature away from an agreement that will allow them to complete the purchase of a new raceway without dipping into tax revenue.
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County chooses motor park operator
October 22, 2008 in City on Page B1 Spokane County commissioners Tuesday chose a Tacoma businessman and racing enthusiast to operate its newly purchased Spokane County Motorsports Park in Airway Heights. The proposed deal calls for a 25-year …
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County’s motorsports park finally gets in gear
August 30, 2008 in City on Page B1 Scott McArthur, of the Spokane Pro Gas Association, has seen hundreds of thousands of people turn out for a day of drag racing at venues around the country. That kind …
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County leaders OK $17.5 million in bonds
August 6, 2008 in City on Page B1 Spokane County will borrow as much as $17.5 million to pay for its new raceway, expand its sewer system and improve two golf courses. On Tuesday, county commissioners voted unanimously …
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Flare over press event signals tension on commission
July 18, 2008 in City on Page B1
Standing next to the Courthouse, flanked by race cars, a police car and three kids in baseball uniforms, two county commissioners Thursday touted the recent transfer of Spokane Raceway Park …
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Turnaround’s fast at raceway
July 16, 2008 in City on Page A1
It won’t take long for Spokane County to get some use out of its new raceway. Soon after getting keys to the Spokane Raceway Park at 5 p.m. today, race …
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