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Speedway Passes and Lobbying Gaps | Durham News
Charlotte Motor Speedway quietly handed out over $190,000 in free race passes to lawmakers between 2007 and 2019—each costing $900—raising alarms about influence and transparency. Though the passes were given to members of the state’s motorsports caucus, the speedway stopped reporting them after 2019 and only recently admitted to the practice. Critics say this bypasses gift ban laws meant to prevent undue influence, while supporters argue it’s essential for lawmakers to understand a key part of North Carolina’s economy. The speedway, which has long benefited from favorable legislation without…
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