International Speedway Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009

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Thu Oct 8, 2009 7:00am EDT

International Speedway Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Third
Quarter of Fiscal 2009

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Speedway
Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB)
("ISC") today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended August 31,
2009.


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"We remain encouraged by the strength of our Company and the results of our
events held to date," stated ISC Chief Executive Officer Lesa France Kennedy. 
"The year-over-year comparison for the quarter was impacted by Auto Club
Speedway's fall NASCAR race weekend being moved from the 2008 fiscal third
quarter  into the Company's 2009 fiscal fourth quarter.  The protracted
macroeconomic downturn continues to impact our business.  However, as a result
of the success of many innovative strategies such as our lowered pricing for
entry level tickets, coupled with focused cost containment initiatives, we
anticipate achieving full-year earnings per share within our previously issued
guidance."


Ms. France Kennedy continued, "Based on the challenging economic outlook for
next year and its potential impact on our fan base, we have expanded our
reduced pricing initiatives for the 2010 season to include over a half million
NASCAR Sprint Cup tickets.  Also for next year, our ticket pricing initiatives
will focus on and reward our best customers, those that renew early.  We will
continue our long standing philosophy to maintain price integrity and not
reduce pricing once in the sales cycle.  We believe, based on experience,
research and analysis, that we have priced our events appropriately to meet
demand."




Third Quarter Comparison


Total revenues for the third quarter decreased to $172.9 million, compared to
revenues of $213.2 million in the prior-year period.  Operating income was
$15.6 million during the period compared to $61.0 million in the third quarter
of fiscal 2008.  In addition to the macroeconomic challenges,
quarter-over-quarter comparability was impacted by:


    --  An IndyCar® series event held at Chicagoland in the fourth quarter of
        fiscal 2008 was conducted in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.



    --  The fall NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide events at Auto Club Speedway
        held in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 which will be conducted in
the
        fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.



    --  As a result of executing certain purchase and lease agreements, the
        operations of Stock-Car Montreal are now reflected in the Company's
        consolidated financial statements, compared to the prior year's
results
        recognized in net income from equity investments when the Company
        promoted the events with its partner Group Motorise International.  In
        the fiscal third quarter 2009, Stock-Car Montreal successfully hosted
        NASCAR Nationwide, Grand-Am Sports Car, and NASCAR Canadian Tire
series
        events at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.



    --  During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a $13.7
        million, or $0.17 per diluted share after-tax, impairment charge of
        long-lived assets.  Approximately $13.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted
        share after tax, was associated with the Company adjusting its current
        carrying value of its Staten Island property to a fair market value
        based on its understanding of the metro New York real estate market
and
        ongoing discussions with interested parties.





Net income for the third quarter was $4.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share,
compared to net income of $38.8 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the
prior year.  Excluding discontinued operations; the operating results from the
Company's equity investment; and, impairment of long-lived assets, non-GAAP
(defined below) net income for the third quarter of 2009 was $15.9 million, or
$0.33 per diluted share.  Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2008
was $35.6 million, or $0.73 per diluted share.




Year-to-Date Comparison


For the nine months ended August 31, 2009, total revenues were $491.4 million,
compared to $582.0 million in 2008.  Operating income for the nine-month
period was $97.3 million compared to $170.9 million in the prior year.


Year-over-year comparability was impacted by:


    --  Exceptionally strong consumer and corporate demand for the 50th
running
        of the DAYTONA 500 and surrounding events in the first quarter of
2008. 
        The historic race provided unique opportunities to drive revenue above
        the otherwise strong appeal of one of sport's most marquee events.



    --  An IndyCar® and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car series weekend held at
        Homestead-Miami Speedway in the second quarter of 2008 which will be
        held in ISC's fiscal fourth quarter 2009.



    --  An IndyCar® series event held at Chicagoland in the fourth quarter of
        fiscal 2008 was conducted in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.



    --  The fall NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide events at Auto Club Speedway
        held in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 which will be conducted in
the
        fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.



    --  The aforementioned operations of Stock-Car Montreal being reflected in
        the Company's consolidated financial statements, compared to prior
        year's results recognized in net income from equity investments when
the
        Company promoted the events with its partner Group Motorise
        International.



    --  The 2009 second quarter results include interest income, net of tax,
of
        approximately $8.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share after tax, for
        interest earned on the deposited funds which were ultimately returned
to
        the Company as a result of the definitive settlement agreement entered
        into with the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the
previously
        disclosed federal income tax examination for its 1999 through 2005
        fiscal years.



    --  Accelerated depreciation of approximately $1.0 million, or $0.01 per
        diluted share after tax, in 2009 as compared to approximately $1.6
        million, or $0.02 per diluted share after tax in 2008 for certain
office
        and related buildings in Daytona Beach associated with the Company's
        previously announced Daytona Live! project.



    --  The $13.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share after-tax, impairment
        charge of long-lived assets in its results of operations substantially
        related to the aforementioned 2009 fiscal third quarter Staten Island
        property carrying value adjustment.  2008 impairment charges of $1.9
        million, or $0.02 per diluted share after tax, associated with the
fill
        removal costs on Staten Island and net book value of certain assets
        retired from service.



    --  The 2008 third quarter recognition of a tax benefit of $3.5 million,
or
        $0.07 per diluted share after tax, associated with certain
restructuring
        initiatives.



    --  A 2008 first quarter non-cash charge of $3.8 million, or $0.08 per
        diluted share after tax, to correct the carrying value of certain
other
        assets as of November 30, 2007.



    --  The nine months ended August 31, 2009, included a $62.2 million, or
        $1.28 per diluted share after tax, charge for equity in net loss from
        equity investments related to Motorsports Authentics ("MA"), which
        includes a previously announced impairment on MA.  The same period in
        2008, included equity income of approximately $3.0 million, or $0.06
per
        diluted share after tax.



Net loss for the nine months ended August 31, 2009, was $2.2 million, or $0.04
per diluted share, compared to net income of $101.0 million, or $2.02 per
diluted share in 2008.  Excluding discontinued operations, the operating
results from the Company's equity investment including the related impairment
taken by ISC in its 2009 fiscal second quarter; the interest income from the
IRS settlement; accelerated depreciation for certain office and related
buildings in Daytona Beach; and impairment of long-lived assets, non-GAAP
(defined below) net income for the nine months ended August 31, 2009, was
$60.1 million, or $1.24 per diluted share.  This is compared to non-GAAP net
income for the first nine months of 2008 of $100.5 million, or $2.01 per
diluted share.




GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation


The following financial information is presented below using other than
generally accepted accounting principles ("non-GAAP"), and is reconciled to
comparable information presented using GAAP.  Non-GAAP net income and diluted
earnings per share below are derived by adjusting amounts determined in
accordance with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected
operating statement data, net of taxes.


The 2008 adjustments relate to: net income from equity investment; accelerated
depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach; the
impairment of long-lived assets associated with the fill removal process on
the Staten Island property and the net book value of certain assets retired
from service; a tax benefit associated with certain restructuring initiatives;
and, a non-cash charge to correct the carrying value of certain other assets.


The adjustments for 2009 relate to: a loss from equity investment; interest
earned on the deposited funds returned to the Company as a result of the
definitive settlement agreement it entered into with the Internal Revenue
Service; accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in
Daytona Beach; and, the impairment of long-lived assets associated with the
Staten Island property and other net book value of certain assets retired from
service.


The Company believes such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful to
investors, and is used by investors and ISC to assess core operations.  This
non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative
to operating income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are
determined in accordance with GAAP.







                                    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
                                                    (Unaudited)

                                       Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                         Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 31,
                                           2008     2009     2008     2009
                                         -------- -------- -------- --------

    Net income (loss)                    $38,791   $4,413 $100,974  $(2,181)
    Loss from discontinued operations,
     net of tax                               51       43      118      130
                                              --       --      ---      ---
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                           38,842    4,456  101,092   (2,051)

    Equity in net (income) loss from
     equity investments, net of tax         (120)   3,239   (3,039)  62,152
                                            ----    -----   ------   ------
    Consolidated income from continuing
     operations excluding equity in net
     (income) loss from equity
     investments                          38,722    7,695   98,053   60,101

    Adjustments, net of tax:
      Interest income from IRS
       Settlement                              -        -        -   (8,923)
      Additional depreciation                320        -      960      638
      Impairment of long-lived assets         20    8,229    1,175    8,281
      Tax benefit associated with
       restructuring initiatives          (3,477)       -   (3,477)       -
      Correction of certain other
       assets' carrying value                  -        -    3,758        -
                                             ---      ---    -----      ---
    Non-GAAP net income                  $35,585  $15,924 $100,469  $60,097
                                         =======  ======= ========  =======

    Per share data:
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share      $0.79    $0.09    $2.02   $(0.04)
    Loss from discontinued operations,
     net of tax                                -        -        -        -
                                             ---      ---      ---      ---
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                             0.79     0.09     2.02    (0.04)

    Equity in net (income) loss from
     equity investments                        -     0.07    (0.06)    1.28
                                             ---     ----    -----     ----
    Consolidated income from continuing
     operations excluding equity in net
     (income) loss from equity
     investments                            0.79     0.16     1.96     1.24
    Adjustments, net of tax:
      Interest income from IRS
       Settlement                              -        -        -    (0.18)
      Additional depreciation               0.01        -     0.02     0.01
      Impairment of long-lived assets       0.00     0.17     0.02     0.17
      Tax benefit associated with
       restructuring initiatives           (0.07)       -    (0.07)       -
      Correction of certain other
       assets' carrying value                  -        -     0.08        -
                                             ---      ---     ----      ---
    Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share    $0.73    $0.33    $2.01    $1.24
                                           =====    =====    =====    =====







Recent Events 

    Fiscal Third Quarter Events

          Facility                    Dates          Major Event Hosted
          --------                    -----          ------------------

    Watkins Glen International      June 5-6       Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car
    Michigan International Speedway June 12-14     NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                    Camping World Truck; and,
                                                    RE/MAX ARCA
    Richmond International Raceway  June 27        IndyCar
    Daytona International Speedway  July 2-4       NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                     Nationwide; and,
                                                     Grand-Am Rolex Sports
                                                     Car
    Watkins Glen International      July 3-5       IndyCar
    Chicagoland Speedway            July 10-11     NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Nationwide
    Watkins Glen International      Aug. 6-9       NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                     Nationwide; and,
                                                     Grand-Am Rolex Sports
                                                     Car
    Michigan International Speedway Aug. 15-16     NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Nationwide
    Chicagoland Speedway            Aug. 28-29     IndyCar; NASCAR Camping
                                                     World Truck ; and,
                                                     RE/MAX ARCA
    Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,
     Montreal                       Aug. 29-30     NASCAR Nationwide;
                                                     Grand-Am Rolex Sports
                                                     Car; and, NASCAR
                                                     Canadian Tire



    Fiscal Fourth Quarter Events

          Facility                    Dates          Major Event Hosted
          --------                    -----          ------------------

    Richmond International Raceway  Sept. 11-12    NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Nationwide
    Kansas Speedway                 Oct. 1-4       NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                     Nationwide; and,
                                                     RE/MAX ARCA
    Homestead Miami Speedway        Oct. 9-10      IndyCar and Grand-Am
                                                     Rolex Sports Car
    Auto Club Speedway              Oct. 10-11     NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Nationwide
    Martinsville Raceway            Oct. 24-25     NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Camping World
                                                     Truck
    Talladega Superspeedway         Oct. 31-Nov. 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup and
                                                     NASCAR Camping World
                                                     Truck
    Phoenix International Raceway   Nov. 13-15     NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                     Nationwide; and NASCAR
                                                     Camping World Truck
    Homestead Miami Speedway        Nov. 20-22     NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR
                                                     Nationwide; and NASCAR
                                                     Camping World Truck





From a marketing partnership perspective, the Company has agreements in place
for substantially its entire revised gross marketing partnership revenue
target for fiscal 2009.  In addition, ISC has sold all of its 2009 NASCAR
Sprint Cup and Nationwide series event entitlements.


"We are pleased with this performance given the state of the economy," stated
Ms. France Kennedy.  "We are confident that sponsorship in NASCAR provides our
partners with a strong return on investment.  However, looking ahead into next
year, we expect to continue to face a difficult climate regarding the sales
and renewals of corporate sponsorships.  Our team is doing a great job of
managing this process by active prospecting and working with existing partners
to ensure their ROI and keep them involved in the sport."




Motorsports Authentics


During  the fiscal third quarter, MA, the Company's 50/50 merchandising joint
venture with Speedway Motorsports, for various strategic purposes to improve
its operations, ceased paying certain guaranteed royalties under several
license agreements where estimated royalties payable based on projected sales
were less than stipulated guaranteed minimum royalties payable.  All earned
royalties that were due have been paid.  MA has received notices from certain
licensors alleging default under the license agreements if it does not pay
unearned royalties within stipulated cure periods.  MA's management team is
attempting to obtain extensions from licensors where cure periods, including
any subsequent extension, have lapsed or are near termination.




External Growth and Other Initiatives


Last month, ISC announced that Penn National Gaming, Inc. ("Penn") has entered
into an agreement with The Cordish Company ("Cordish") to acquire Cordish's 50
percent interest in Kansas Entertainment, LLC for the development of a
Hollywood-themed casino and hotel at Kansas Speedway.   Penn will serve as the
managing member and will be responsible for the development and operation of
the casino and hotel.  The development of future phases of the project will
depend on market demand.


The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board has requested that the
Governor grant an extension of 60 days for its final selection of the gaming
facility operator in the Northeast Zone (Wyandotte County).  A final decision
by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board is expected when that body
meets on December 1, 2009.  Thereafter, the Kansas Racing and Gaming
Commission must complete its background investigation of the gaming facility
manager before the contract with the Kansas Lottery Commission becomes
effective.  The Company expects the entire process to be completed in December
2009 or in early January 2010.


The initial phase of the project, which is planned to comprise approximately
190,000 square feet, includes a 100,000 square foot casino gaming floor with
approximately 2,300 slot machines and 86 table games, a high-energy center
bar, and dining and entertainment options and is projected to cost
approximately $390 million.  The full budget of all potential phases is
projected at over $800 million, and would be financed by the joint venture.


Regarding Daytona Live!, a mixed-use entertainment destination development
that the Company is also pursuing in a 50/50 joint venture, the headquarters
building component is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy later
this month.


"The retail, dining and entertainment portion of this development is expected
to move forward once we feel the economy makes this project more feasible and
we can reach sufficient leasing levels," stated Ms. France Kennedy. 
"Obviously given the current environment, we are taking a more measured
approach as we are not under a mandatory timetable to get this project
completed."


On Staten Island, ISC continues to have discussions with interested buyers for
its 676 acre parcel, and remains hopeful that a transaction will take place in
the near future.




Capital Spending
Capital expenditures totaled approximately $65.5 million for the nine months
ended August 31, 2009, compared to approximately $87.4 million for the nine
months ended August 31, 2008. Capital expenditures during the nine months
ended August 31, 2009, included approximately $24.1 million related to
construction of the new ISC headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida which is
funded from long-term restricted cash and investments provided by the
headquarters financing; the balance of the spending for the period relates to
grandstand seating enhancements at Michigan; grandstand seating enhancements
and new vehicle parking areas at Daytona; and, a variety of other improvements
and renovations to ISC's facilities.


At August 31, 2009, we had approximately $90.5 million in capital projects
currently approved of which approximately $45.6 million is expected to be
incurred during the remainder of fiscal 2009.  Included in this amount is the
installation of a new prototype leader board in Homestead; grandstand seating
enhancements and infield improvements at Michigan; grandstand seating
enhancements and parking improvements at Daytona; acquisition of land and land
improvements at various facilities for expansion of parking, camping capacity
and other uses; and, a variety of other improvements and renovations to our
facilities that enable us to effectively compete with other sports venues for
consumer and corporate spending.   In addition to the approved capital
projects noted above, the Company expects to spend the remaining long-term
restricted cash and investments on its headquarters building, of which
approximately $8.3 million is expected to be spent in fiscal 2009.


As a result of these currently approved projects and anticipated additional
approvals in fiscal 2009 as well as the long-term restricted cash and
investments related to the headquarters office building, the Company expects
its total fiscal 2009 capital expenditures will be approximately $115 million
to $125 million, depending on the timing of certain projects. The Company
expects approximately $68 million in spending for existing facilities; $32.4
million on its headquarters building; and the balance in land purchases,
Staten Island and Stock Car Montreal spending. The Company reviews its capital
expenditure program periodically and modifies it as required to meet current
business needs.




Share Repurchase Program


In June 2009, ISC reactivated its Stock Purchase Plans and authorized its
agent to purchase shares under certain opportunistic parameters, which
encompass price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability
and other market conditions.  During the 2009 fiscal third quarter, the
Company purchased approximately 112,000 shares of its Class A stock for $2.8
million, bringing the total number of shares purchased from December 2006
through August 2009 to approximately 4.8 million shares.   ISC currently has
approximately $39 million in remaining capacity on its $250 million
authorization.    On a quarterly basis and pursuant to the trading plan under
Rule10b5-1, the Company reviews and adjusts, if necessary, the parameters of
its Stock Purchase Plans.




Outlook


ISC has narrowed its financial guidance for fiscal 2009.  The Company
reiterates the lower range of its 2009 full year total revenue guidance of
$700 million and revises the top end range to $710 million.  ISC also
reiterates its lower range non-GAAP earnings per diluted share guidance for
2009 of $1.80 and revises the top-end range to $1.90.  The non-GAAP earnings
per share estimates exclude interest earned on the deposited funds returned to
the Company as a result of the definitive settlement agreement it entered into
with the Internal Revenue Service; additional depreciation associated with the
Daytona Live! project; the impairment of long-lived assets associated with the
Staten Island property and net book value of assets retired from service; and,
the operating results and impairment charge from ISC's equity investment in
MA.


ISC expects non-GAAP earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization ("EBITDA")(1) margins, operating margins, and effective income
tax rates for the 2009 full year to range as follows:



                                                     Year
                                                    Ending
                                                  11/30/2009
                                                  ----------
                     EBITDA margin                 33% - 35%
                     Operating margin              22% - 24%
                     Effective tax rate            38% - 39%

    1. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by the Company as an
       important indicator of its operating margin.



The Company expects consumer and corporate spending trends to continue to be
impacted by challenging economic conditions well into next year.  ISC will
provide 2010 guidance during the January release of its fourth quarter and
full-year 2009 results.  This is approximately one month later than it has
provided guidance in previous years.  In January, the Company expects to have
greater visibility as to its expected 2010 performance, particularly in light
of the late buying trends that have persisted through 2009.


In closing, Ms. France Kennedy added, "We are encouraged by the modestly
improving economic environment but remain cautious as to how quickly the
economy will recover.  Unfortunately, unemployment is expected to remain high
through next year.  In light of this outlook, I feel confident that the ticket
pricing initiatives we are undertaking will help our fans to continue to be
able to experience live NASCAR racing, which benefits the sport and
ultimately, ISC."




Conference Call Details


The management of ISC will host a conference call today with investors at 9:00
a.m. Eastern Time.  To participate, dial toll free (888) 694-4641 five to ten
minutes prior to the scheduled start time and request to be connected to the
ISC earnings call, ID number 32194911.  A live Webcast will also be available
at that time on the Company's Web site, www.iscmotorsports.com, under the
"Investor Relations" section.


A replay will be available two hours after the end of the call through
midnight Thursday, October 22, 2009.  To access, dial toll free (800) 642-1687
and enter the code 32194911, or visit the "Investor Relations" section of the
Company's Web site.




International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports
activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well
as numerous other motorsports-related activities.  The Company owns and/or
operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities,
including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the DAYTONA
500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway®
located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia; Auto
Club Speedway of Southern California(sm) near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in
Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona; Chicagoland
Speedway® and Route 66 Raceway(sm) near Chicago, Illinois;  Homestead-Miami
Speedway(sm) in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington
Raceway® in South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York.  In
addition, ISC promotes major motorsports activities in Montreal, Quebec,
through its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock-Car Montreal.


The Company also owns and operates MRN® Radio, the nation's largest
independent sports radio network; the DAYTONA 500 Experience(sm), the
"Ultimate Motorsports Attraction" in Daytona Beach, Florida, and official
attraction of NASCAR®; and Americrown Service Corporation(sm), a subsidiary
that provides catering services, food and beverage concessions, and produces
and markets motorsports-related merchandise.  In addition, ISC has an indirect
50 percent interest in Motorsports Authentics®, which markets and distributes
motorsports-related merchandise licensed by certain competitors in NASCAR
racing.  For more information, visit the Company's Web site at
www.iscmotorsports.com.


Statements made in this release that express the Company's or management's
beliefs or expectations and which are not historical facts or which are
applied prospectively are forward-looking statements. It is important to note
that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained
in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's results could
be impacted by risk factors, including, but not limited to, weather
surrounding racing events, government regulations, economic conditions,
consumer and corporate spending, military actions, air travel and national or
local catastrophic events. Additional information concerning factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's SEC
filings including, but not limited to, the 10-K and subsequent 10-Qs. Copies
of those filings are available from the Company and the SEC. The Company
undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these
forward-looking statements that may be needed to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not
constitute an admission by International Speedway or any other person that the
events or circumstances described in such statement are material.




                         Consolidated Statements of Operations
                        (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

                                 Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                               August 31,  August 31,  August 31,  August 31,
                                  2008        2009        2008        2009
                               ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                (Unaudited)

    REVENUES:
       Admissions, net           $62,697     $52,354    $172,242    $143,870
       Motorsports related       129,572     105,965     343,657     301,407
       Food, beverage and
        merchandise               18,393      12,625      58,821      39,426
       Other                       2,546       1,969       7,284       6,707
                                   -----       -----       -----       -----
                                 213,208     172,913     582,004     491,410


    EXPENSES:
       Direct:
          Prize and point fund
           monies and NASCAR
           sanction fees          44,076      41,228     111,857     110,760
          Motorsports related     50,888      49,135     124,912     110,197
          Food, beverage and
           merchandise            11,670       8,857      36,201      27,583
       General and
        administrative            27,651      26,521      83,631      77,025
       Depreciation and
        amortization              17,865      17,888      52,618      54,768
       Impairment of long-lived
        assets                        33      13,716       1,914      13,801
                                      --      ------       -----      ------
                                 152,183     157,345     411,133     394,134
                                 -------     -------     -------     -------

    Operating income              61,025      15,568     170,871      97,276
    Interest income and other        398         237      (2,278)        932
    Interest expense              (4,012)     (3,793)    (10,899)    (15,572)
    Equity in net (loss) income
     from equity investments        (140)     (3,239)      4,614     (62,152)
    Minority interest                130          97         130         430
                                     ---          --         ---         ---
    Income from continuing
     operations before income
     taxes                        57,401       8,870     162,438      20,914
    Income taxes                  18,559       4,414      61,346      22,965
                                  ------       -----      ------      ------

    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations        38,842       4,456     101,092      (2,051)
    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of
     income tax benefits             (51)        (43)       (118)       (130)
                                     ---         ---        ----        ----
    Net income (loss)            $38,791      $4,413    $100,974     $(2,181)
                                 -------      ------    --------     -------

    Basic earnings per share:
       Income (loss) from
        continuing operations      $0.79       $0.09       $2.02      $(0.04)
       Loss from discontinued
        operations                     -           -           -           -
                                     ---         ---         ---         ---
       Net income (loss)           $0.79       $0.09       $2.02      $(0.04)
                                   -----       -----       -----      ------

    Diluted earnings per share:
       Income (loss) from
         continuing operations     $0.79       $0.09       $2.02      $(0.04)
       Loss from discontinued
        operations                     -           -           -           -
                                     ---         ---         ---         ---
       Net income (loss)           $0.79       $0.09       $2.02      $(0.04)
                                   -----       -----       -----      ------

    Dividends per share               $-          $-       $0.12       $0.14
                                     ---         ---       -----       -----

    Basic weighted average
     shares outstanding       49,035,405  48,523,495  49,929,943  48,545,757
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

    Diluted weighted average
     shares outstanding       49,123,363  48,627,020  50,025,969  48,545,757
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------



                          Consolidated Balance Sheets
             (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

                                                    November 30,  August 31,
                                                        2008         2009
                                                    ------------ ------------
                                                           (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current Assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents                      $218,920      $217,408
       Short-term investments                              200           200
       Restricted cash                                   2,405           534
       Receivables, less allowance of $1,200
        in 2008 and 2009, respectively                  47,558        46,267
       Inventories                                       3,763         3,802
       Deferred income taxes                             1,838         2,316
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets         7,194        14,066
                                                         -----        ------
    Total Current Assets                               281,878       284,593

    Property and Equipment, net                      1,331,231     1,319,838
    Other Assets:
       Long-term restricted cash and investments        40,187        17,072
       Equity investments                               77,613        15,586
       Intangible assets, net                          178,841       178,765
       Goodwill                                        118,791       118,791
       Deposits with Internal Revenue Service          117,936             -
       Other                                            34,342        20,955
                                                        ------        ------
                                                       567,710       351,169
                                                       -------       -------
    Total Assets                                    $2,180,819    $1,955,600
                                                    ----------    ----------

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities:
       Current portion of long-term debt              $153,002        $3,182
       Accounts payable                                 26,393        22,730
       Deferred income                                 103,549       111,638
       Income taxes payable                              8,659         1,575
       Other current liabilities                        18,035        19,475
                                                        ------        ------
    Total Current Liabilities                          309,638       158,600

    Long-Term Debt                                     422,045       370,227
    Deferred Income Taxes                              104,172       233,575
    Long-Term Tax Liabilities                          161,834        22,181
    Long-Term Deferred Income                           13,646        13,043
    Other Long-Term Liabilities                         28,125        25,414
    Commitments and Contingencies                            -             -
    Shareholders' Equity:
       Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value,
        80,000,000 shares authorized; 27,397,924
        and 27,831,416 issued and outstanding in
        2008 and 2009, respectively                        274           278
       Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value,
        40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,150,471
        and 20,630,432 issued and outstanding in
        2008 and 2009, respectively                        211           206
       Additional paid-in capital                      497,277       495,199
       Retained earnings                               665,405       656,274
       Accumulated other comprehensive loss            (21,808)      (19,397)
                                                       -------       -------
    Total Shareholders' Equity                       1,141,359     1,132,560
                                                     ---------     ---------
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      $2,180,819    $1,955,600
                                                    ----------    ----------



                          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                      (In Thousands)
                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                     August 31,   August 31,
                                                        2008         2009
                                                     ----------   ----------
                                                             (Unaudited)
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Net income (loss)                                 $100,974       $(2,181)
       Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
        to net cash provided by operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization                 52,618        54,768
          Minority interest                               (130)         (430)
          Stock-based compensation                       2,291         1,663
          Amortization of financing costs                  387           431
          Translation loss                                   -          (347)
          Deferred income taxes                         15,845         6,296
          (Income) loss from equity investments         (4,614)       62,152
          Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based
           compensation                                     (7)            -
          Impairment of long-lived assets, non-cash        308        13,801
          Other, net                                     3,826           136
          Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             Receivables, net                          (13,825)        1,250
             Inventories, prepaid expenses and other
              assets                                   (13,540)       (6,833)
             Deposits with the Internal
             Revenue Service                                 -       111,984
             Accounts payable and other liabilities      5,090         7,736
             Deferred income                            22,428         7,486
             Income taxes                                5,638       (18,340)
                                                         -----       -------
    Net cash provided by operating activities          177,289       239,572

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES
       Capital expenditures                            (87,422)      (65,519)
       Proceeds from affiliate                           4,700        12,500
       Advance to affiliate                            (16,572)         (632)
       (Increase) decrease in restricted cash and
        investments                                    (46,585)       24,986
       Proceeds from short-term investments             41,500             -
       Purchases of short-term investments              (2,450)            -
       Purchases of equity investments                     (81)            -
       Other, net                                          850        (1,027)
                                                           ---        ------
    Net cash used in investing activities             (106,060)      (29,692)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES
       Proceeds under credit facility                   20,000             -
       Payments under credit facility                  (20,000)      (50,000)
       Proceeds from long-term debt                     51,300             -
       Payment of long-term debt                        (2,369)     (151,550)
       Cash dividend paid                               (5,960)       (6,822)
       Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based
        compensation                                         7             -
       Reacquisition of previously issued common
        stock                                         (119,913)       (3,020)
                                                      --------        ------
    Net cash used in financing activities              (76,935)     (211,392)
                                                       -------      --------

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents           (5,706)       (1,512)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period    57,316       218,920
                                                        ------       -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $51,610      $217,408
                                                       -------      --------





SOURCE  International Speedway Corporation

Charles N. Talbert, Director, Investor and Corporate Communications,
International Speedway Corporation, +1-386-947-6465
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