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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB/A
(MARK ONE)
[_] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
OR
[X] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1996 TO NOVEMBER 30, 1996
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-11837
GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 95-2945353
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) Number)
3000 PACIFIC AVENUE 90806
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LONG BEACH, CA (Zip Code)
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(562) 981-2600
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(Issuer's telephone number, including area
code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
NONE N/A
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(Name of exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE
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(Title of each class)
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No______
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB [X].
The issuer's revenues for the five month transition period ended November
30, 1996, were $1,960,000.
As of January 31, 1997 there were 3,640,565 outstanding shares of Common
stock, no par value. The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the
registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant on January 31, 1997 based on
the average bid and asked price on such date was $22,081,922.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The Exhibit List attached hereto and
Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b).
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes _______ No X
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INTRODUCTION
At the last Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Grand Prix Association of Long
Beach, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), which was held on
December 9, 1996, the Shareholders ratified a Board of Directors' resolution
changing the Company's fiscal year end from June 30 to November 30. As a result
of the change in fiscal year, this report for the five month transition period
from July 1, 1996 through November 30, 1996, is necessary.
Definitions There are numerous acronyms used in the motorsports industry and
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otherwise, several of which are used herein. For the facility of the reader,
acronyms used herein are defined below:
ARCA - Automobile Racing Club of America.
CART - Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc.
Grand Prix - The Grand Prix of Long Beach, an annual temporary circuit
professional motorsports event held in Long Beach, California.
IPO - Initial public offering.
NASCAR - The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
NHRA - The National Hot Rod Association.
SEC - Securities Exchange Commission.
SWIDA - Southwestern Illinois Development Authority.
USAC - United States Auto Club.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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For the past twenty-three years, the Company has been engaged in the business of
organizing and promoting automobile racing events. The Company was the first to
operate a temporary street circuit race in the United States and has held
twenty-two Grand Prix of Long Beach events. The 1996 Grand Prix had the second
highest paid attendance of any Indy car race, second only to the Indianapolis
500.
In addition to operating temporary circuit events, the Company owns two
permanent racing facilities. The Company is in the process of extensively
reconfiguring Gateway International Raceway, the permanent motorsports facility
in Madison, Illinois (near St. Louis) which the Company acquired in November
1994, into a major regional multipurpose motorsports facility. The
reconfigured facility will feature an oval track with an initial seating
capacity of 45,000 and which can be expanded to over 85,000 in the future, a
road course, and a national caliber 1/4 mile drag strip with initial seating for
20,000 and eventually 35,000, at which the Company held the facility's first
special event in September 1996.
The Company is currently engaged in making modifications and improvements
necessary to bring Memphis Motorsports Park, in Millington, Tennessee, the
permanent facility which it acquired in June 1996, up to current professional
motorsports standards. Memphis Motorsports Park has a national caliber 1/4 mile
drag strip, which hosted the NHRA Mid-South Nationals in June 1996, and when
improvements are completed will have two oval tracks as well as a road course.
Initially the Company anticipated it would complete improvements to the
permanent facilities in stages, as major event sanctions were obtained.
However, improvements to both facilities have been accelerated because the
Company has been able to secure several major event sanctions for the 1997
season, thereby requiring the improvements to be completed sooner than
initially anticipated. When completed, both facilities will also have the
capacity to host major stock car and Indy car races.
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In 1997, Gateway International Raceway will host the Motorola 300 PPG CART World
Series for Indy cars on May 22-24, the NHRA Craftsman Nationals Presented by
PartsAmerica on June 26-29, and a NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division
event for stock cars on July 24-26. Gateway International Raceway also plans to
host special events, as well as local and regional weekly events during the
months of March through October.
Memphis Motorsports Park will host an ARCA Super Car and USAC Silver Crown event
on September 12-14, 1997 and the NHRA Pennzoil Nationals Presented by AutoZone
on October 2-5, 1997. Additionally, Memphis Motorsports Park will host special
events, as well as local and regional events on a weekly basis during the months
of March through November.
Although in prior years the Company has derived the majority of its revenues
from the Grand Prix, when planned construction is completed and the calendar of
events is finalized at the two new permanent facilities, its reliance on the
Grand Prix as its primary revenue producer will diminish.
A major business strategy of the Company has been, and will continue to be, the
maximization of its workforce and the race related operating equipment which has
been acquired over the years to meet the annual requirements of hosting in
excess of 200,000 spectators at the Grand Prix. The Company accomplishes this
by renting its temporary structures and electrical equipment to other event
operators and providing consulting and marketing services to other entities.
While both Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park will need
a relatively limited amount of temporary equipment to meet peak demands, the
Company intends to enter the equipment rental business in those markets as it
has done in California. In addition to rental of temporary structures and
electrical services for other special events, the Company will continue to
provide marketing and promotional services for other entities, as well as media
production services and merchandise/souvenirs for all three of its venues - Long
Beach, Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park.
The Company is increasing its staff at the corporate offices to support national
activities, as well as increasing regional staff at its permanent facilities.
The Company, now employs 59 full time and 8 year-round part-time employees. The
Company plans to hire seasonal employees as required to supplement its permanent
staff at all locations. The Company is a party to collective bargaining
agreements with the Construction Laborers, Local 507 for seasonal employees only
in connection with construction related to the Grand Prix, and with the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 831 for its electrical
services division. Employees subject to collective bargaining agreements have
had good relationships with the Company. No work stoppages have occurred and
none are expected.
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Recent Developments
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Subsequent to November 30, 1996, the Company entered into a letter of intent for
a three year agreement with CBS to broadcast the NASCAR Busch Series Grand
National event to be held at Gateway International Raceway. In addition to the
payment of a rights fee, CBS has agreed that the Company's teleproductions
division, Grand Prix Teleproductions, will be responsible for providing below-
the-line production facilities for CBS at the site.
The Company has also recently entered into a letter of intent for a one year
sponsorship agreement with renewal options, for Motorola to be the event title
sponsor of the PPG CART World Series event to be held at Gateway International
Raceway May 22-24, 1997.
On January 27, 1997, the Company entered into a ten year lease (with four
five-year renewals) of twenty acres for the purpose of providing overflow
parking for major events on a neighboring golf course, and on February 7, 1997
entered into a five year lease with a neighboring landowner commencing March 1,
1997 covering 14.285 acres for major event parking.
On December 17, 1997, the Company entered into a one year contract with NASCAR
for a 300 mile Busch Series Grand National event to be held at Gateway
International Raceway on July 24-26, 1997.
RISK FACTORS
The Company's future results may be affected by risks and uncertainties, which
include but are not necessarily limited to the following.
Factors Affecting Earnings and Stock Price
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The statements contained in this report on Form 10-KSB which are not purely
historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes,
intentions or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements
included in this document are based on information available to the Company on
the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual
results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
The risk factors set forth in the Company's previous reports on Forms 10-KSB,
10-QSB and Annual Reports to shareholders should be consulted. Among the
factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are weather and
construction delays, failure to obtain or the loss of sanctioning, sponsorship
agreements and/or government approvals, competition, manpower overload, and
seasonality.
Weather and Construction Delays
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Adverse weather conditions could cause delays in construction at both Gateway
International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park which could ultimately affect
the ability of those facilities to host one or more of the major events
currently scheduled to be held in 1997. Weather conditions could also cause the
cancellation or postponement of one or more events. Construction delays
resulting from various other factors could also adversely effect the Company's
ability to meet the completion deadlines necessary to host the major events
scheduled in 1997 at Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park.
The Company's inability to
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host those events as scheduled could have a material adverse effect on its
business, revenues and financial condition.
Importance of Sanctioning Contracts
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The success of the Company depends in large part on its ability to attract and
retain national racing events sanctioned by motorsports' principal governing
bodies, particularly at its two new permanent facilities, Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park. To date, the Company has been able to
secure three such events for Gateway International Raceway and two for Memphis
Motorsports Park. For Gateway International Raceway, the Company has agreed to
enter into a four year contract with CART for annual events, a three year lease
with the NHRA for national events with options for an additional 10 years, and a
one year agreement with NASCAR for one event. For Memphis Motorsports Park, the
Company has two years remaining on its agreement with the NHRA for annual
national events, and had entered into a one year agreement with ARCA for a
national championship stock car event, and a three year agreement with USAC for
Silver Crown Championship series annual events. The Company has two years
remaining on its sanction agreement with CART for the Grand Prix at Long Beach
with options through the year 2000. The inability of the Company to maintain
sanction agreements at this level would likely result in lower than anticipated
revenues for the Company from admissions, promotions, sponsorships, hospitality,
concessions, and merchandise, which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Competition
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The Company's racing events compete with other sports and recreational events
scheduled on the same dates, as well as with motorsports racing events
sanctioned by various other racing bodies. Racing events sanctioned by
different organizations are often held on the same dates at different tracks.
The Company will be competing with other track owners for the patronage of motor
racing spectators as well as for promotions and sponsorships. The Company's
Long Beach agreement with CART grants it the exclusive right to conduct a CART
sanctioned Indy car race in Southern California; however, the agreement further
provides that California Speedway, a new oval superspeedway currently being
constructed in Fontana in Southern California, may be granted a CART sanctioned
Indy car race so long as such race is not held within a period of several months
before or after the Grand Prix, which is traditionally held in April. The
California Speedway has recently secured a CART sanctioned Indy car event for
September 1997 and a NASCAR sanctioned event to be held in June 1997. The
conduct of such competing events by California Speedway could have a material
impact on attendance, sponsorships and other revenues from the Grand Prix.
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Manpower Overload
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Despite the addition of several new full time people to the corporate and
regional staff, it should be noted that the Company has never before faced the
challenge of organizing and promoting six major events in one year. Although
the Company believes that the local staff assembled at Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park is comprised of capable, experienced
individuals, those staff members have never worked together as a team on a major
event such as those currently scheduled to take place at Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park in 1997. Furthermore, the Long Beach staff
has never undertaken the promotion and operation of more than three major events
in one year. Commencing with the 1997 racing season, the Company's staff will
be expected to utilize its experience and expertise in promoting and operating
six major events. The inability of the current staff to meet the deadlines and
budgets involved in each of the events could have a material adverse effect on
the business and revenues of the Company.
Seasonality
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Historically, most of the Company's revenues have been derived from the annual
Grand Prix held each April. The Company has traditionally reported operating
losses during each of its other three fiscal quarters. It is anticipated that
as Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park increase their
operations, the Company's new second, third and fourth quarters will produce
operating profits, however, it is still anticipated that the Company's revenues
will remain substantially seasonal for at least the next several years.
Further, the Company anticipates that Gateway International Raceway and Memphis
Motorsports Park will have very limited, if any, racing during the winter season
and, accordingly, it is anticipated that during the period from November through
February the Company will continue to have minimal revenues resulting in an
operating loss during its first fiscal quarter.
Government Approvals
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Operation of the Grand Prix is dependent upon obtaining a permit from the City
of Long Beach to hold the race on city streets. The Company has such a permit
through the year 2010. Traditionally, the city has been cooperative in working
with the Company with respect to the terms of the permit and in extending the
term thereof; however there is no assurance that the City of Long Beach will
extend the permit after the year 2010.
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Sponsorship Contracts
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The Company derives a substantial portion of its annual revenues from
sponsorship agreements, including title sponsorship of its various events,
sponsorship of its permanent venues, and "official product" sponsorships. The
Company's title sponsorship agreements include a contract with Toyota Motor
Sales U.S.A. for title sponsorship of the Grand Prix through the year 2000; an
understanding for a one year agreement with Motorola for title sponsorship of
Gateway International Raceway's CART Indy car race in May 1997, with renewal
options; a three year agreement with Sears Craftsman to be the sponsor for the
NHRA event at Gateway International Raceway; and an agreement with the NHRA for
Pennzoil to be the sponsor of the NHRA event at Memphis Motorsports Park through
the 1998 event. Loss of these title sponsorship or other major sponsorship
agreements or failure to secure such sponsorship agreements in the future could
have a material adverse affect on the Company's revenues.
Government Regulation of Sponsors
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The Company derives a significant portion of its revenue each year from
sponsorship and advertising by various companies. Tobacco and liquor companies
have traditionally sponsored motorsports events. In August 1995, the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration announced proposed regulations which, if implemented,
could potentially restrict tobacco industry sponsorship of sporting events.
Revenue from tobacco company sponsorships amounted to approximately 7% of the
Company's total sponsorship revenue in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
Government regulations restricting advertising by tobacco, liquor and other
potential sponsors could adversely impact the Company's revenues, as well as the
motorsports industry as a whole, and there is no assurance that alternate
sponsors could be obtained.
Reliance on the Grand Prix of Long Beach
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Traditionally, the Company has obtained in excess of 80% of its annual revenues
from the Grand Prix. In fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, the Grand Prix
accounted for 72% of the Company's revenues. Once Gateway International Raceway
and Memphis Motorsports Park are fully operational and have completed one racing
season with major events, the impact of those facilities on the Company's
revenue could be significant. Until that time, although the Company is
diversifying its operations, the Company expects that the Grand Prix will
continue to account for a significant portion of its revenues and operating
income. Although the Company has operated a racing event on the streets of Long
Beach for 22 years, there can be no assurance that the Grand Prix will continue
to be successful. Although the Company has an agreement with the City of Long
Beach to operate the Grand Prix through 2010, and with CART to sanction the
Grand Prix Indy car race through 1998, which may be extended to 2000 at the
option of the Company, the loss or cancellation of either of these agreements
could have a material adverse effect on the financial viability of the Company.
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Insurance
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The Company maintains insurance policies that provide coverage within limits
that are sufficient, in the opinion of management, to protect the Company from
material financial loss incurred in the ordinary course of business. The
Company also purchases special event insurance for motorsports events to protect
against race related liability. The Company maintains "key man" insurance on
its key corporate executives. However, there can be no assurance that such
insurance will be adequate at all times and in all circumstances. If the
Company is held liable for damages beyond the scope of its insurance coverage,
its business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
and adversely affected.
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
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The Company has registered the following trademarks: "Long Beach Grand Prix",
"U.S. Grand Prix West", "200 MPH Beach Party", "LBGP" and others and regularly
copyrights its artwork, including poster art and artwork for tee shirts sold at
the Grand Prix and at Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports
Park. The Company recently patented a safety barrier. Although the Company
takes care to protect its intellectual property, the loss of any of these
trademarks or copyrights would not, in the opinion of management, have a
material adverse effect on the revenues of the Company.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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Long Beach Properties
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The Company owns its principal executive offices at 3000 Pacific Avenue, Long
Beach, California, which consists of approximately 82,000 square feet of land
and a building with approximately 50,000 square feet of office and warehouse
space. The executive offices are encumbered with a first trust deed loan from
Harbor Bank and a second trust deed loan from the U.S. Small Business
Administration, which were used to acquire and improve the property in 1992
(See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere
herein). The Company leases a 750 square foot ticket office in downtown Long
Beach for the sale of Grand Prix tickets and souvenirs and also leases storage
facilities in Long Beach for its equipment and structures when not in use. In
the opinion of the Company's management, these facilities are adequately covered
by insurance.
Gateway International Raceway Property
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Gateway International Raceway is located on approximately 194 acres of land in
Madison, Illinois, five miles from the St. Louis Arch. The Company owns
approximately 49 acres of those 194 acres and has three long term leases
(expiring in 2025, 2026, and 2070) for the remaining 145 acres, with purchase
options.
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Subsequent to November 30, 1996, the Company entered into a ten year lease (with
four five-year renewals) of twenty acres for the purpose of providing overflow
parking for major events on a neighboring golf course, and a five year lease
commencing March 1, 1997 covering 14.285 acres for major event parking. The
Company is in the process of negotiating relationships with neighboring land
owners to fulfill its major event parking needs. The Company has granted a first
mortgage lien on all the real property owned and a security interest in all
property leased by the Company at Gateway International Raceway to SWIDA as
security for the repayment of principal and interest on its $21.5 million loan
from SWIDA (See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere herein). Using the SWIDA loan proceeds and certain proceeds from the
IPO, the Company is in the process of extensively reconfiguring and developing
Gateway International Raceway into a major regional multipurpose motorsports
facility capable of hosting the motorsports industry's top-tier events, a law
enforcement training program, as well as continuing to host a variety of local
and regional events. The redevelopment includes replacing most of the existing
facility and putting in place a new infrastructure, including electrical
service, a sanitation system, a ground water drainage system, and ingress and
egress roads for new parking facilities, as well as four new tracks, a drag
strip tower, an oval suite tower, administrative offices, walkways, concession
stands and grandstands capable of initially hosting 45,000 spectators per event
at the oval and 20,000 per event at the drag strip and eventually 85,000 per
event at the oval and 35,000 per event at the drag strip. Construction of the
first phase which includes the drag strip, was originally scheduled for
completion at the end of September, 1996; this was accelerated to the end of
August, 1996 and the facility ran its first event on the weekend of September 7-
8, 1996. The second phase of the facility, the oval and the road courses, is
currently ahead of the original construction completion date and is now
scheduled for completion in early May, 1997. Management believes that the
insurance coverage it maintains on this property is adequate.
Memphis Motorsports Park Property
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On June 28, 1996, the Company acquired Memphis Motorsports Park, 374 acres of
land approximately ten miles northeast of downtown Memphis Motorsports Park,
Tennessee with part of the proceeds from its IPO. Memphis Motorsports Park is
located in the southwest corner of Tennessee which is one of the fastest growing
national distribution centers in the United States. The facility, which was
constructed in 1987, currently has a regulation NHRA drag strip, a road course
and two oval tracks, eighteen corporate suites, 5,500 permanent grandstand seats
and 14,238 portable grandstand seats. The Company has started making needed
improvements and expansions to Memphis Motorsports Park, including converting
the existing combination 3/8 mile clay oval to a 7/8 mile paved oval (although
originally planned as a 9/10 paved oval, recent engineering surveys indicate
that it would not be economically sound to convert to a 9/10 paved oval),
modifying the road course and
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increasing the seating capacity to enable this regional facility to be eligible
to acquire additional nationally sanctioned motorsports events as well as to
continue to host local and regional events. Engineering plans are underway for
the design of the expanded oval, and the addition of a 1/4 mile dirt oval for
the purpose of preserving the ongoing dirt racing activities for which there is
a considerable market. In the opinion of the Company's management, the property
is adequately covered by insurance.
Prior to the acquisition of each of its major properties, the Company obtained
Phase I Preliminary Site Assessment environmental reports. None of these
reports indicated any material environmental contamination. Because Phase I
reports do not include testing of soil, water or air samples, it is possible
that there may be undetected environmental contamination at one or more of the
Company's properties. The seller of Memphis Motorsports Park facility has
agreed to undertake the removal and clean up of any contamination related to the
underground fuel storage tanks located on the property which might be found, as
well as other items mentioned on the Phase I report at no expense to the
Company. To date, the underground fuel storage tanks have been removed and no
contamination has been found.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that it believes
could have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect
on its business or financial condition.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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During the five month transition period ending November 30, 1996 there were no
matters voted upon by the shareholders.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
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The Common stock of the Company began trading on June 25, 1996 (subsequent to
the initial public offering) on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
GPLB. Prior to the offering in June 1996, no established public trading market
existed. The following table sets forth the high and low quotations from Nasdaq
during the five month transition period.
Common Stock Price
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HIGH LOW
Transition period ended November 30, 1996 10-1/8 8
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The number of record holders of the Company's Common stock as of January 31,
1997 was 3,640,565. The Company has not paid a dividend with respect to its
Common stock since the IPO, and the Company does not anticipate paying dividends
in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Item 1.
Business, with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes
thereto and other financial information included elsewhere herein.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
MAJOR EVENT REVENUES. Major event revenues for periods prior to 1996 only
include revenues from the Grand Prix. In 1996, major event revenues include
revenues earned from the Grand Prix and the nationally sanctioned NHRA event
held in June 1996 at Memphis Motorsports Park.
ADMISSIONS. The Company's admissions revenue represents ticket sales in
connection with the major events. Ticket sales revenue, whenever collected, is
considered earned upon completion of the related event. A substantial portion
of the Company's ticket sales revenue is collected in advance of the event to
which it relates.
SPONSORSHIPS. The Company's sponsorship revenue includes corporate sponsorships
for major events received in accordance with negotiated contracts with a diverse
group of sponsoring companies and print advertisers. The terms of the contracts
change from time to time.
ANCILLARY. Ancillary revenues for major events include, in declining order of
contribution, hospitality, broadcast services, merchandising, lifestyle/auto
expo and concessions.
OTHER OPERATING REVENUES. The Company generates other operating revenues from
promotion, marketing and public relations consulting services, and rentals of
grandstands, structures and related equipment services. The Company also
generated revenues from special, local and regional motorsports events and
related concessions, as well as venue sponsorships at Gateway International
Raceway starting in November 1994 and at Memphis Motorsports Park starting in
June 1996.
EXPENSES. The Company classifies its expenses to include major event expenses,
other operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation.
Major event expenses principally include sanction fees, circuit construction
costs, operational direct expenses, marketing, advertising and public relations,
costs of souvenir sales, ticket sales expenses and city service fees. Sanction
agreements require race promoters to pay fees and provide services to the
relevant sanctioning
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body during the event. Other operating expenses include expenses directly
related to marketing and public relations consulting services, structures
and electrical services. Direct expenses of operating Gateway
International Raceway are included starting in November 1994 and Memphis
Motorsports Park in June 1996. General and administrative expenses include
wages and other general expenses.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1996 AND THE FIVE
MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
The table below sets forth revenues and expenses as a percentage of total
revenue for the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 and the five month transition
period ended November 30, 1996.
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Year ended Year ended ended
June 30, 1995 June 30, 1996 Nov 30, 1996
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Revenues:
Major event revenues
Admissions........................... 36.7% 36.4% 0.0%
Sponsorships......................... 21.7 19.9 0.0
Ancillary............................ 25.7 25.5 0.0
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Total major event revenues........... 84.1 81.8 0.0
Other operating revenues............... 15.9 18.2 100.0
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Total revenues....................... 100.0 100.0 100.0
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Expenses:
Major event expenses................. 48.5 47.3 0.0
Other operating expenses............. 12.5 12.9 51.5
General and administrative expenses.. 19.3 21.1 117.1
Depreciation......................... 3.2 3.0 34.1
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Total operating expenses............. 83.5 84.3 202.7
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Operating income (loss)................ 16.5 15.7 (102.7)
Other expense.......................... (1.2) (0.7) (6.5)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes... (6.3) (6.3) 40.7
Extraordinary expense.................. (0.3) 0.0 0.0
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Net income (loss)...................... 8.7% 8.7% (68.5)%
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FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THE FIVE MONTH
PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
MAJOR EVENTS. The Company did not hold any major events July through November
1995 or 1996. All revenues collected during these months related to major
events are deferred until completion of the related event. All direct major
event expenses incurred during July through November are deferred until
completion of the related event.
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OTHER OPERATING REVENUES. Other operating revenues increased by $364,000 or
22.8%, primarily as a result of five months of revenues at Memphis Motorsports
Park in 1996 not operated by the Company in 1995 and increases in revenues from
grandstand rentals. While the Company anticipates that the dollar amount of
other operating revenues and expenses will increase in 1997, with the
redevelopment of Gateway International Raceway and the expansion of Memphis
Motorsports Park, other operating expenses as a percentage of other operating
revenues is anticipated to remain relatively constant.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Other operating expenses increased by 30.2% from 1995
to 1996, or 2.9% as a percentage of other operating revenues from 48.6% in 1995
to 51.5% in 1996, primarily due to the change in other operating revenues as
described above.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
increased by $975,000 from 1995 to 1996, and as a percentage of total revenues,
increased from 82.7% in 1995 to 117.1% in 1996. This increase is due to several
factors including five months of expenditures related to Memphis Motorsports
Park ($254,000), administrative costs related to operating Gateway International
Raceway ($136,000), increases in the number of employees over the prior period
and increases in professional fees pertaining mainly to reporting requirements
of a public company.
DEPRECIATION. Depreciation expense of $668,000 for the five months ended
November 30, 1996 increased $503,000 or 304.8%, from the five months ended
November 30, 1995. This increase is attributable to five months of depreciation
expense on Memphis Motorsports Park capital assets in 1996, depreciation on the
completed drag strip at Gateway International Raceway for three months, other
Gateway International Raceway construction and corporate capital assets
purchased during the current period.
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1995
MAJOR EVENT REVENUES. The Company's total major event revenues of $12,477,000
for the year ended June 30, 1996 increased by $2,696,000, or 27.6%, from the
year ended June 30, 1995 as discussed below.
Grand Prix
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Since 1991, the Company's Grand Prix reserved seating has been sold out prior to
the event. The Company has increased paid attendance over the past several
years by adding to and/or reconfiguring grandstand seating and other viewing
areas. With Grand Prix attendance at or near capacity, the Company has focused
on increasing corporate sponsorships and ancillary revenue sources, specifically
corporate hospitality and merchandising.
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The Company's current contract with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., which has
been the title sponsor of the Grand Prix since 1980, expires in 2000. Other
contracts extend from one year to five years with various renewal options. Of
the 27 sponsorship contracts in 1996, 13 contracts (which accounted for gross
aggregate sponsorship revenues of approximately $694,300) expired after the 1996
event. The Company has renewed 10 contracts representing gross revenues of
$803,000 and expects to renew or replace the remaining expired contracts prior
to the 1997 Grand Prix; however, no assurance can be made that these agreements
will continue to be renewed.
Grand Prix revenues of $11,041,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996 increased by
$1,260,000 or 12.9%, from the year ended June 30, 1995. Grand Prix admission
revenues increased by $415,000 or 9.7%, due to paid attendance in 1996
increasing by 6,500 or 3.2% from 1995 and a more favorable mix of ticket
packages. Sponsorships increased by $317,000 or 12.6%, from 1995 to 1996, as a
result of increases in certain existing sponsorship contracts, as well as an
increase in the number of event sponsors. Ancillary revenues increased by
$528,000 or approximately 17.7%, primarily as a result of increases in
hospitality, teleproductions, lifestyle/auto expo, race program sales and
concessions revenues.
Memphis Motorsports Park
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The Company hosted its first major event at its newly acquired Memphis
Motorsports Park in June 1996. The NHRA event revenues of $1,436,000 for the
year ended June 30, 1996 consist of admission revenues of $866,000, sponsorships
revenues of $194,000 and ancillary revenues of $376,000.
OTHER OPERATING REVENUES. Other operating revenues increased by $927,000 or
50.2%, primarily as a result of a full season of revenues at Gateway
International Raceway of $1,263,000 in 1996 ($345,000 in 1995), the inclusion of
one month of other operating revenues of $34,000 from Memphis Motorsports Park
and increases in revenues from grandstand rentals. While the Company
anticipates that the dollar amount of other operating revenues and expenses will
increase in 1997, with the redevelopment of Gateway International Raceway and
the expansion of Memphis Motorsports Park, other operating expenses as a
percentage of other operating revenues are anticipated to remain relatively
constant.
MAJOR EVENT EXPENSES. The Company's major event expenses increased in total by
27.8% from 1995 to 1996 but decreased slightly as a percentage of revenues,
primarily as a result of the inclusion of the NHRA event at Memphis Motorsports
Park, as further discussed below.
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Grand Prix
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Grand Prix major event expenses increased by 7.1% from 1995 to 1996, primarily
as a result of increased sanctioning fees payable to CART, increases for
additional spectator related expenses, insurance premiums and possessory
interest property taxes. It can be expected that major event expenses will
continue to increase from year to year.
Memphis Motorsports Park
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NHRA major event expenses of $1,169,000 are primarily comprised of sanctioning
body related expenses, hospitality costs and advertising expenses.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. The dollar amount of other operating expenses
increased by 35.3% from 1995 to 1996, but decreased as a percentage of other
operating revenues from 79.0% in 1995 to 71.1% in 1996, primarily as the result
of the increase in other operating revenues described above.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
increased by 43.7% from 1995 to 1996, and as a percentage of total revenues,
increased from 19.3% in 1995 to 21.2% in 1996, primarily as a result of the full
year inclusion of Gateway International Raceway and one month of Memphis
Motorsports Park.
DEPRECIATION. Depreciation expense of $451,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996
increased $80,000 or 21.6%, from the year ended June 30, 1995. This increase is
attributable to depreciation on corporate capital assets purchased during the
current year and one month of depreciation expense on Memphis Motorsports Park
capital assets in 1996.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. The Company's effective tax rate was 42% for the
years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Prior to June 1996, the Company relied on cash flows generated from operations,
predominantly from the Grand Prix, supplemented by bank borrowings to finance
working capital, acquisitions and capital improvements. In June 1996, as
further discussed below, the Company expanded its sources of capital through
equity and debt transactions.
The Company's bank borrowings consist of short and long term obligations
incurred in connection with specific capital improvements and expenditures. The
Company's long term debt for Gateway International Raceway includes a first
trust deed note to
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SWIDA, secured by the Gateway International Raceway property, with an
outstanding principal balance of $21,500,000 on November 30, 1996. Long term
debt also includes first and second trust deed notes, secured by the Company's
corporate office, which together had an outstanding principal balance of
approximately $1,448,000 on November 30, 1996. Other long and short term debt,
totaling in the aggregate $97,000 on November 30, 1996, consisted of various
secured and unsecured borrowings (See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements).
The Company's cash balance at November 30, 1996 was $10,214,000 compared to
$12,308,000 at June 30, 1996, a net decrease of $2,094,0000, primarily
attributable to funding operating losses for the five month transition period.
The Company's restricted cash of $11,546,000 at November 30, 1996 included the
funds restricted by the terms of the SWIDA loan to fund the Gateway
International Raceway expansion project. The Company's deficit operating cash
flows was $1,164,000 for the five months ended November 30, 1996, compared to
positive operating cash flows of $2,630,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996.
The negative operating cash flow is the result of no major event being held
during the transition period. Net cash used by the Company in capital
investments totaled $11,774,000 for the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1996 as compared to $5,004,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996, an
increase of $6,770,000, used primarily for the construction at Gateway
International Raceway. Repayment of debt included in net financing activities
was $158,000 for the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996 and
$217,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996.
The Company anticipates that total expenditures related to the redevelopment of
Gateway International Raceway will be approximately $24,000,000; $18,500,000 to
be funded from the net SWIDA loan proceeds and $5,500,000 from the net initial
public offering proceeds. Projected costs of the redevelopment assume that
subcontractors adhere to the terms of their budgets, that adverse factors, such
as labor problems and weather, are kept to a minimum and that significant design
changes are not required. Any adverse changes in these items could materially
increase redevelopment costs.
As more fully described in Note 5 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, the SWIDA loan bears interest at varying rates ranging from 8.35% to
9.25% with an effective rate of approximately 9.1%. Additionally, the Company
is required to impose a 5% ticket surcharge on all nationally sanctioned
motorsports events at Gateway International Raceway to establish an additional
debt service reserve fund. Once $2,000,000 has been accumulated in this fund,
excess funds then accumulating will be used to repay debt service annually,
estimated to commence February 1, 2002.
The Company received net proceeds of $11,934,000 from the sale of Common stock
in the initial public offering, of which the Company used $2,500,000 to fund a
portion of the purchase price of Memphis Motorsports Park. The Company intends
to use the balance of the proceeds to make $2,500,000 in improvements to Memphis
Motorsports Park, to spend $1,500,000 to furnish and equip the Gateway
International
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Raceway Law Enforcement Driving School, $1,500,000 to construct an oval suite
tower and administrative offices at Gateway International Raceway, $2,000,000 to
accelerate additional improvements at Gateway International Raceway due to the
three sanctioned major events awarded for 1997, to make $500,000 in additional
improvements at Gateway International Raceway, with the remaining $1,434,000 for
working capital and other general corporate purposes. The allocation of these
proceeds to be used for the construction of improvements to Gateway
International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park are based upon the Company's
current best estimates of the cost thereof, and actual costs may vary depending
on factors outside the control of the Company.
On June 28, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of
Memphis Motorsports Park, including approximately 374 acres of land. As
consideration for the assets, the Company assumed certain debt totaling
$2,500,000, which was repaid by the Company with a portion of the proceeds from
the IPO and issued shares of its Series B Convertible Preferred stock valued at
$2,500,000, as further described in Notes 2 and 7 of Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Company's capital requirements will depend on numerous factors, including
the rate at which the Company redevelops and improves Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, establishes such facilities as profitable
operations and acquires other motorsports facilities. In addition, the Company
will have various ongoing needs for capital, including: (i) working capital for
operations; (ii) routine capital expenditures to maintain and expand its Long
Beach temporary circuit; and (iii) funds required to service corporate
obligations, including the $21,500,000 obligation under the SWIDA loan. The
Company believes the proceeds from its IPO together with proceeds from the SWIDA
loan and earnings from the Grand Prix as well as the Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park major events will be sufficient to meet the
Company's anticipated needs for working capital and capital expenditures through
at least the next 12 months. Thereafter, the Company anticipates that, assuming
the Company is successful in continuing to obtain additional nationally
sanctioned events at Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park,
revenues from Gateway International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park
supplementing the Grand Prix revenue should be sufficient to provide the
necessary working capital for the Company. However, there can be no assurance
that the Company will not require additional financing or, if required, that
equity or debt financing will be available on acceptable terms or at all.
OUTLOOK FOR 1997
Gateway International Raceway
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The Company has agreed with Motorola that it will be the title sponsor for its
inaugural PPG CART Indy car race at Gateway International Raceway. The parties
have agreed that the sponsorship contract will have a term
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of one year with renewal options. The Company has signed a letter of
understanding with NHRA for Sears Craftsman to be the title sponsor of the
annual NHRA national events at Gateway International Raceway. Other sponsorship
contracts per major event have been signed for one year with various renewal
options. Additional sponsorship contracts are expected to be signed prior to
each major event.
Memphis Motorsports Park
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The Company continues its agreement with NHRA that Pennzoil will be the title
sponsor of the National NHRA event through 1998. Additional sponsorship
negotiations are expected for the three major (ARCA, USAC and NHRA) events to be
held in 1997.
INFLATION
The effects of inflation on the Company's operations were not significant during
the periods presented herein.
NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996, the Company
adopted SFAS 121 and the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 (the
Company will continue to account for stock based compensation in accordance with
APB Opinion No. 25). The adoption of SFAS 121 did not have a material impact on
the financial statements and no pro forma disclosures were required for the
adoption of SFAS 123 as no stock options have been granted for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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For a list of financial statements filed as part of this report, see Index to
Financial Statements at F-1.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
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DIRECTORS
The following persons are currently directors of the Company, having been
elected at the last Annual Meeting of Shareholders which was held on December 9,
1996, for the term set forth above their names.
Three-year term:
Daniel S. Gurney, 65, was one of the founders of the Company and has served as a
Director of the Company since 1975. Since 1964, Mr. Gurney has been the owner
and Chief Executive Officer of All American Racers Incorporated of Santa Ana,
California, a company which has designed and manufactured race cars known as
"Eagles" for over thirty years. Mr. Gurney is an internationally known former
Grand Prix, Sports Car, NASCAR and Indy car driver. Mr. Gurney graduated from
Menlo College.
George S. Pellin, 56, has been a Director of the Company since 1988. Since
1984, Mr. Pellin has been the owner and General Manager of Pellin Automotive
Products Company, Inc. which manufactures automotive parts in Los Angeles,
California. Mr. Pellin is also the owner of George Pellin & Associates, a
company involved in the sale of automotive electrical equipment and parts. Mr.
Pellin earned a BS in Business from the University of Southern California in Los
Angeles.
James Sullivan, 63, is one of the original shareholders of the Company and has
served as a Director of the Company since 1980. Since 1983, Mr. Sullivan has
been the owner of S.R.E. Industries, Burbank, California, a company which
manufactures souvenir and promotional items with a large presence in the racing
community. Mr. Sullivan was educated at the University of Arizona. He has been
interested in racing since childhood and ran a Championship USAC Midget team in
the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Two-Year Term:
Neil Matlins, 50, became a Director of the Company in August 1996. For the past
five years, Mr. Matlins has been President of Matlins Financial Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Matlins has managed funds for individuals and pension plans for 13 years.
Mr. Matlins served three Illinois governors in appointed positions in budgeting,
evaluation and economic analysis. Mr. Matlins earned an MA in Managerial
Economics and Demography from Cornell University. He graduated from the
University of
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Virginia in 1968 with honors. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and became a
Danforth Fellow.
James P. Michaelian, 53, has been employed by the Company since its inception in
1974 in various executive capacities and has been the Executive Vice President
of the Company since 1988, Chief Operating Officer ("COO") since May 1996 and a
Director since 1975. Mr. Michaelian also serves as the Executive Producer of
Grand Prix Teleproductions, a division of the Company which is responsible for
providing television broadcast services for the Grand Prix on ABC and ESPN. Mr.
Michaelian holds an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles.
Christopher R. Pook, 55, founded the Company in 1974 and has since been the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and
President of the Company. In addition, Mr. Pook currently serves as a member of
the Board of Governors of the California State University, Long Beach, is a
California delegate appointed by President Clinton to the White House Conference
on Travel and Tourism and is immediate past Chairman of the Greater Los Angeles
World Trade Center Association. Mr. Pook is one of the original developers of
the concept of modern-day racing through city streets in the United States.
One-Year Term:
Joseph F. Ainge, 67, is one of the Company's original shareholders and has
served as a Director of the Company since 1975. Mr. Ainge has been Vice
President of the Prime Electro Products Company, a distributor of electronic
components, since 1990. Mr. Ainge earned a BS in Business Management and
Marketing from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Wayne Kees, 73, an original shareholder of the Company, has served as a Director
of the Company since 1975. Mr. Kees has been retired for more than five years.
Mr. Kees also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Goodrich Petroleum
Corporation and Sizzler International.
John R. Queen, III, 31, has served as a Director of the Company since April,
1996. Since 1991, Mr. Queen has been employed as a trader and analyst for
Capital Research and Management Company, a money management firm based in Los
Angeles, California. Mr. Queen holds a BS in Industrial Management from Purdue
University.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Non-employee directors receive compensation of $500 per board meeting attended
and $500 per committee meeting attended. Prior to June 1996, they also received
stock options. In December 1993, 149,395 shares of Common stock from the 1993
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Stock Option Plan (See Note 8 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements)
were set aside to be granted to the ten then existing non-employee directors in
consideration of their past service to the Company. Each of those directors was
granted an option to purchase one-tenth of the shares held in the pool,
contingent upon their attendance at a minimum of four board meetings a year.
Options granted to the directors were granted at an exercise price of $1.09 per
share and were to vest over the subsequent five year period at a rate of 20% per
year, the first 20% to vest in December 1994. None of the options has been
exercised by existing or retired directors. Stock Option Agreements under the
1993 Stock Option Plan further provided that if any director were asked to
resign, his or her options would become immediately vested. The Company further
agreed to compensate the directors who have granted options by paying them the
consideration necessary to exercise the 20% of the options which vested in
December 1995. Of the ten then-existing non-employee directors, five are still
board members and each has 60% of his options vested. The retired non-employee
directors are still eligible to exercise their options, all of which immediately
vested upon resignation. Options granted under the 1993 Stock Option Plan will
continue to vest 20% per year for those current directors who received them,
provided they attend at least four meetings a year. Directors are eligible to
participate in the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan; however to date no options
have been granted under that plan.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996, the Board met
in person four times. During the twelve months ended November 30, 1996, each of
the Directors attended 75% or more of the aggregate of the total number of
meetings of the Board of Directors held during the time he was a director, and
the total number of meetings held by all committees of the Board on which he
served during such period. In the five month transition period, all directors
except Daniel Gurney attended 80% or more of the meetings of the Board and of
the Committees upon which they served during their term of office.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee makes recommendations concerning the
engagement of independent public accountants, reviews the independent public
accountants' plans and results of the audit engagement, approves professional
services provided by the independent public accountants, reviews the
independence of the independent public accountants, considers the range of audit
and non-audit fees and reviews the adequacy of the Company's internal accounting
controls. The Audit Committee currently consists of Messrs. Queen, Pellin and
Ainge, all of whom are currently Directors of the Company.
Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee selects and nominates qualified
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persons to serve as directors of the Company. The Nominating Committee currently
consists of Messrs. Pook, Kees, Gurney and Ainge. Mr. Pook is currently an
officer and Director of the Company and Messrs. Kees, Gurney and Ainge are
currently Directors of the Company.
Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee determines the annual
compensation of executive officers and key employees of the Company. The
Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Sullivan, Kees and Ainge,
none of whom are officers or employees of the Company but all of whom are
Directors.
Stock Option Committee. The Stock Option Committee administers the Company's
1993 Stock Option Plan and its 1996 Employee and Director Stock Incentive Plan.
The Committee determines who are to receive grants under these plans and the
terms of all grants subject to the applicable provisions of the plans. The
Stock Option Committee currently consists of Messrs. Pook, Michaelian, Kees,
Queen, Gurney and Pellin, all of whom are Directors of the Company. Messrs.
Pook and Michaelian are also officers of the Company.
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has and exercises all of the
powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs
of the Company that may lawfully be delegated to it by the Board. The Executive
Committee does not have the power to amend the Certificate of Incorporation or
Bylaws of the Company, to adopt an agreement of merger or consolidation, to
recommend to the shareholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the Company or the dissolution
of the Company, to declare a dividend or authorize the issuance of stock, or to
file bankruptcy. The Executive Committee currently consists of Messrs. Pook,
Michaelian, Kees, Queen, Gurney and Pellin. Messrs. Pook and Michaelian are the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, and all of
the committee members are Directors of the Company.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than ten percent
(10%) of a registered class of the Company's securities to file reports of
ownership on Form 3 and changes in ownership on Form 4 or 5 with the SEC and the
National Association of Securities Dealers. Such officers, directors and ten
percent shareholders are also required by SEC rules to furnish the Company with
copies of all Section 16(a) reports that they file. Based solely upon a review
of copies of such reports received or written representations from certain
reporting persons, the Company believes that it complied with all Section 16(a)
filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and ten percent
shareholders during the transition period ended November 30, 1996.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
Christopher R. Pook founded the Company in 1974 and has since been the Chairman
of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company.
In addition, Mr. Pook currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of
the California State University, Long Beach, is a California delegate appointed
by President Clinton to the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism and is
immediate past Chairman of the Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center
Association. Mr. Pook is one of the original developers of the concept of
modern-day racing through city streets in the United States.
James P. Michaelian has been employed by the Company since its inception in 1974
in various executive capacities and has been the Executive Vice President of the
Company since 1988, Chief Operating Officer since May 1996 and a Director since
1975. Mr. Michaelian also serves as the Executive Producer of Grand Prix
Teleproductions, a division of the Company which is responsible for providing
television broadcast services for the Grand Prix on ABC and ESPN. Mr. Michaelian
holds an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles.
Marlene A. Davis has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 1993.
During 1992, Ms. Davis served as a financial consultant for Ron Harding Moving &
Service Company. From 1989 to 1991, Ms. Davis was the Chief Financial Officer of
HemoCue, a medical instrument distribution company. Ms. Davis holds a BS degree
in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
Gemma A. Bannon has been with the Company since 1982. She is Director of
Administration, primarily responsible for management of human resources for the
Company, and since 1990 has served as Corporate Secretary of the Company. She
has also served as Executive Assistant to the President of the Company since
1982. Ms. Bannon attended University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada.
Dwight R. Tanaka has been employed by the Company for the past 19 years and has
been the Vice President of Operations of the Company since 1984. In addition,
Mr. Tanaka is the Chief Operating Officer of the Company's subsidiary
responsible for the grandstand rental and installation business.
Michael S. Clark has been employed by the Company since 1988 and has served as
Vice President of Marketing for the Company since 1991. Mr. Clark also serves as
the Director of Marketing for Competitive Promotional Solutions, a division of
the Company responsible for providing promotion, marketing and public relations
services primarily for organizations involved in the motorsports industry. Mr.
Clark holds a BS degree in Communications from the University of Texas.
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Richard W. Lalor, Jr. has served as Vice President of Communications/Public
Relations for the Company since January 1995. From 1992 to 1994, Mr. Lalor was
responsible for motorsports public relations for Nissan Motor Corporation USA.
From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Lalor was Director of Communications for the National Hot
Rod Association.
Rodney G. Wolter was retained by the Company in October 1995 to serve as General
Manager of Gateway International Raceway and to supervise the planned
redevelopment of the Gateway facility. Since June 1996, he has been a Vice
President of the Company. From 1987 to 1994, Mr. Wolter served as Manager of the
Nebraska Motorplex in Scribner, Nebraska and was responsible for the operations
of that motorsports facility. From 1962 to February 1993, Mr. Wolter served as a
construction project manager for Kiewit Construction in Omaha, Nebraska.
Todd Bridges joined by the Company in June 1996 as General Manager of Memphis
Motorsports Park. From 1991 to 1996, Mr. Bridges was the owner of Binex
Outsourcing Services which provided management consulting services to various
businesses, including Kansas City International Raceway, where he was
Marketing/Operations Manager from 1988 to 1991. Mr. Bridges has been involved in
motorsports for 20 years.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid
for services rendered to the Company in all capacities during the last two
fiscal years and the five month transition period ending November 30, 1996 by
the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's other three most highly
compensated executive officers (the "Named Officers") whose total annual salary
and bonus exceeded $100,000 during the twelve months preceding November 30,
1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
SECURITIES LONG-TERM
FISCAL OTHER ANNUAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNDERLYING INCENTIVE
YEAR SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION (1) AWARDS (2) OPTIONS/SARS (2) PAYOUTS (2)
NAME AND POSITION ENDED ($) ($) ($) ($) (#) ($)
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Christopher R. Pook 5-mos 93,750 - - - - -
Chairman, CEO and 6/96 185,390 112,194 - - - -
President 6/95 172,620 105,561 - - - -
James P. Michaelian 5-mos 72,917 - - - - -
COO 6/96 153,586 69,283 - - - -
6/95 141,173 66,127 - - - -
Dwight R. Tanaka 5-mos 41,490 - - - - -
VP Operations 6/96 100,096 37,074 - - - -
6/95 94,814 31,850 - - - -
Michael S. Clark 5-mos 29,291 - - - - -
VP Marketing 6/96 72,400 49,680 - - - -
6/95 65,975 40,425 - - - -
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NAME AND POSITION ($)
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Christopher R. Pook $1,200
Chairman, CEO and 3,510
President -
James P. Michaelian 875
COO 3,810
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Dwight R. Tanaka -
VP Operations -
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Michael S. Clark 1,188
VP Marketing 3,498
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Footnotes:
(1) The aggregate amount of perquisites and other personal benefits,
premiums for health, life and disability insurance, securities or
property, given to each of the Named Officers valued on the basis of
aggregate incremental cost to the Company was less than either $50,000
or 10% of such officer's total annual salary and bonus during the five
month transition period and during fiscal years ended June 30, 1995 and
June 30, 1996.
(2) There were no grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, or
stock options granted in tandem with stock appreciation rights made by
the Company during the five month transition period covered by this
report or during its fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 or 1995 to the
Named Officers. There were no exercises by any of the Named Officers of
any stock options, stock appreciation rights or stock options granted
in tandem with stock appreciation rights during the five month
transition period ended November 30, 1996, or during fiscal years ended
June 30, 1996 or 1995.
(3) The amounts reported consist of matching contributions by the Company
pursuant to its 401(k) Plan.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into an Employment Agreement dated as of May 16, 1996
with Christopher R. Pook to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company through May 16, 2001 (the "Pook Employment Agreement"). Pursuant
to the Pook Employment Agreement, Mr. Pook is to receive an initial base salary
of $225,000 per year, which may be increased from time to time by the Board of
Directors. Mr. Pook is also entitled to participate in any bonus plan, stock
option plan or any other employee benefit or compensation plan that the Company
may have in effect from time to time. Therefore, Mr. Pook's compensation
involves a large percentage of pay which is "at risk" inasmuch as it is based on
the performance of the Company. If Mr. Pook's employment is terminated as a
result of a change in control of the Company, or otherwise terminated without
cause by the Company, Mr. Pook will be entitled to receive a severance payment
equal to 30 months of his full base salary, accelerated vesting of all
outstanding stock options and other benefits, continued participation in all
benefit plans for a period of 12 months following his termination and legal fees
incurred by Mr. Pook with respect to contesting the termination of his
employment agreement or securing performance of the terms of his employment
agreement. The Pook Employment Agreement provides that the Company will
indemnify Mr. Pook against any acts or omissions made by him in good faith while
performing services for the Company. The members of the Compensation Committee
consulted with Lipis Consulting, an independent compensation and benefits
consultant, to draft the Pook Employment Agreement. The agreement was intended
to recognize Mr. Pook's importance as the founder of the Company and to bring
Mr. Pook's base salary in line with other executives in comparable positions in
the industry, while continuing the Company's risk/reward philosophy by linking a
significant part of his compensation to the bonus plan described below.
The Company has entered into an Employment Agreement dated as of May 16, 1996
with James P. Michaelian to serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company
through May 16, 2001 (the "Michaelian Employment Agreement"). Pursuant to the
Michaelian Employment Agreement, Mr. Michaelian is to receive an initial base
salary of $175,000 per year, which may be increased from time to time by
the Board of Directors. Mr. Michaelian is also entitled to participate in any
bonus plan, stock option plan or any other employee benefit or compensation plan
which the Company may have in effect from time to time. A significant portion of
Mr. Michaelian's compensation is also "at risk" and based on performance. If Mr.
Michaelian's employment is terminated as a result of a change in control of the
Company, or otherwise terminated without cause by the Company, Mr. Michaelian
will be entitled to receive a severance payment equal to 30 months of his full
base salary, accelerated vesting of all outstanding stock options and other
benefits, continued participation in all benefit plans for a period of 12 months
following his termination and legal fees incurred by Mr. Michaelian with respect
to contesting the termination of his employment agreement or securing
performance of the terms of his employment agreement. The Michaelian Employment
Agreement provides that the Company will
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indemnify Mr. Michaelian against any acts or omissions made by him in good faith
while performing services for the Company. The members of the Compensation
Committee consulted with Lipis Consulting, an independent compensation and
benefits consultant, prior to drafting the Michaelian Employment Agreement. The
agreement was intended to recognize Mr. Michaelian's importance as a one of the
original officers and directors of the Company and to bring his base salary in
line with other executives in comparable positions in the industry, while
continuing the Company's risk/reward philosophy by linking a significant part of
his compensation to the bonus plan described below.
The Company also has employment agreements with other members of the senior
management team, each of which is intended to implement the Company's
risk/reward philosophy and each of which provides that in the event the Company
terminates the employment of the employee, the Company shall pay 60 days
severance to the employee plus all outstanding bonus incentives due to the
employee.
STOCK OPTION AND STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
1996 Employee and Director Stock Incentive Plan. In May 1996, the Board of
Directors and shareholders of the Company approved the Company's 1996 Employee
and Director Stock Incentive Plan (the "1996 Plan"). The 1996 Plan was adopted
in order to enable the Company to attract, retain and motivate key employees and
directors by providing for or increasing the proprietary interests of such
persons in the Company. All directors and non-seasonal salaried employees of the
Company are eligible to participate in the 1996 Plan. The 1996 Plan is
administered by the Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors (the
"Committee"). Pursuant to the 1996 Plan, the Committee may grant, without
limitation, any of the following awards to employees or directors: shares of
Common stock or any option, warrant, convertible security, stock appreciation
right or similar right with an exercise or conversion privilege at a price
related to an equity security, or similar securities with a value derived from
the value of an equity security (an"Award"). Awards are not restricted to any
specified form or structure and may include, without limitation, sales or
bonuses of stock, restricted stock, stock options, stock purchase warrants,
other rights to acquire stock, securities convertible into or redeemable for
stock, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights, phantom
stock, dividend equivalents, performance units or performance shares, and an
Award may consist of one such security or benefit, or two or more of them in
tandem or in the alternative. The Committee, in its sole discretion, determines
all of the terms and conditions of each Award granted under the 1996 Plan.
An aggregate of 400,000 shares of Common stock have been reserved for issuance
in connection with Awards made to employees and directors under the 1996 Plan.
The 1996 Plan is effective for a period of 10 years, through May 2006. The Board
of Directors of the Company may amend or terminate the 1996 Plan at any time and
in any manner; provided, however, that no such amendment or termination may
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terminate or modify any Award previously granted under the 1996 Plan without the
consent of the recipient of the Award. As of November 30, 1996, no grants of
Awards have been made under the 1996 Plan.
1993 Stock Option Plan. In December 1993 the Company adopted its 1993 Stock
Option Plan (the "1993 Plan"), which was approved and adopted by the Board of
Directors and shareholders of the Company. The 1993 Plan is administered by the
Stock Option Committee, but no further options will be granted under the 1993
Plan. The 1993 Plan was terminated in early 1996.
The exercise price of options granted to optionees under the 1993 Plan had to be
equal to the fair market value of a share of Common stock on the date the option
was granted (110% with respect to optionees who own at least 10% of the
outstanding Common stock). All options granted under the 1993 Plan are non-
qualified stock options.
Options to purchase an aggregate of 602,451 shares of Common stock have been
granted under the 1993 Plan, all of which options (except for options to
purchase 31,729 shares of Common stock which were granted in January 1995), were
granted in December 1993 at an exercise price of $1.09 per share. None of the
options so granted have yet been exercised.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD
AND FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD END OPTION/SAR VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Value of Unexercised
Shares Number of Securities In-the-
Acquired on Value Underlying Unexercised Money Options/SARs at
Exercise Realized Options/SARs at 11/30/96(#) 11/30/96($)
Name (#) ($) Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
---- --- --- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Christopher R. Pook 0 $0 104,662 69,774 $906,369 $604,246
Chairman, CEO and
President
James P. Michaelian 0 0 65,220 43,480 564,817 376,545
COO
Dwight R. Tanaka 0 0 31,245 20,830 270,580 180,387
VP Operations
Michael S. Clark 0 0 19,037 12,691 164,862 109,908
VP Marketing
</TABLE>
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401(K) PLAN
On November 1, 1995, the Company adopted a 401(k) plan (the "401(k) Plan")
pursuant to which employees who have completed at least one year of service with
the Company if hired after November 1, 1995, and meet certain other eligibility
requirements, may contribute, on a pre-tax basis, a percentage of the employee's
total annual income from the Company, subject to certain Internal Revenue Code
limitations. The Company may make matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan in
its discretion, and for the first two years the Company has committed to make a
matching contribution equal to 25% of employee contributions. All contributions
are allocated to the employee's individual account. Contributions made by the
Company to the 401(k) Plan vest 100% after the employee has been employed for
five years.
BONUS PLAN
Since 1990, the Company has had in effect a three tier bonus plan in which year-
round full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate (the "Bonus
Plan") which is geared toward sharing the risk and reward achieved by the
Company, as well as compensating personal initiative. In the first tier of the
Bonus Plan a bonus is paid based on the Company's marketing department having
surpassed its projected earnings for the Grand Prix event. This bonus is
allocated among the members of the Company's marketing department as well as
among the employees participating in the third tier of the Bonus Plan. The
second tier of the Bonus Plan offers incentives to employees for bringing new
business into the Company unrelated to the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Salaried
employees in all departments of the Company are eligible to participate in the
second tier of the Bonus Plan. The third tier of the Bonus Plan is based on the
general profitability of the Company overall, and, with the exception of the
Company's marketing department employees, all employees are eligible to
participate in this third tier of the Bonus Plan; however, the senior executive
officers of the Company receive most of the bonus compensation from this third
tier of the Bonus Plan. Before any bonus is payable under the third tier of the
Bonus Plan, the following financial goal must be met: the Company's pre-tax
profits for the year in which the bonus is to be calculated must exceed the
average of 75% of the pre-tax profits of the three previous years. In the
Company's fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 an aggregate of $421,579 or
approximately 18.5% of the Company's pre-tax profits were distributed pursuant
to the Company's Bonus Plan. There will be no distributions under the Bonus Plan
for the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996. The Bonus Plan may
be terminated or modified at any time in the sole discretion of the Company.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws contain provisions limiting
the personal liability of directors to the Company or its shareholders and
indemnifying directors, officers, employees and agents of the Company for
actions, in their capacity as such, to the fullest extent permitted by law. In
August 1994, each of the then-
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existing non-employee directors of the Company entered into an indemnification
agreement with the Company pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify
the non-employee directors against expenses incurred by the non-employee
director arising out of any act or omission of the director arising out of his
or her duties as a director of the Company. The Company anticipates that it will
enter into similar agreements with non-employee directors of the Company who
became directors of the Company after August 1994. Further, the Pook
Employment Agreement and Michaelian Employment Agreement provide that the
Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Messrs. Pook and Michaelian against
any acts or omissions made by them in good faith while performing services for
the Company. The Company has a directors and officers liability insurance
policy.
At present there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Company where indemnification will be required
or permitted. The Company is not aware of any threatened litigation or
proceeding that may result in a claim for indemnification by any director or
officer.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
--------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth ownership of the Company's voting securities as
of November 30, 1996 by (i) each person or group who is known by the Company to
own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of each class of voting
securities, (ii) each director, nominee director and named executive officer and
(iii) all executive officers, significant employees and directors as a group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND PERCENTAGE OF
---------- ------------
NATURE OF CLASS
--------- -----
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER(3) TITLE BENEFICIAL OUTSTANDING
- --------------------------- ----- ---------- -----------
OF CLASS OWNERSHIP (2)
-------- ---------
(1)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Christopher R. Pook(4) Common 480,674 12.83%
James P. Michaelian(5) Common 241,720 6.52%
Dwight R. Tanaka(6) Common 86,449 2.35%
Michael S. Clark(7) Common 51,227 1.40%
Marlene A. Davis(7) Common 19,037 0.52%
Joseph Ainge(8)(14) Common 54,991 1.51%
Daniel S. Gurney(8) Common 91,806 2.52%
Wayne Kees(8) Common 54,991 1.51%
Neil Matlins (11) Common 107,225 2.95%
George Pellin(8) Common 68,160 1.87%
John R. Queen, III(9) Common 35,570 0.98%
James Sullivan(8)(10) Common 54,991 1.51%
Memphis International Motorsports Series B 250,000 100.0%
Park, Inc.(12) Preferred
Nicholas Company, Inc. (13) Common 246,000 6.76%
All executive officers, significant Common 1,404,421 35.49%
employees and directors
as a group (16 persons)(15)
</TABLE>
Footnotes:
(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. In computing the number of shares
beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person,
shares of Common stock subject to options or warrants held by that person
that are currently exercisable, or will become exercisable within 60 days
from November 30, 1996, are deemed outstanding. Such shares, however, are
not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership
of any other person.
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Footnotes (continued):
(2) Based on 3,640,565 shares of Common stock outstanding, and 250,000 shares
of unregistered Series B Convertible Preferred stock outstanding.
(3) Unless otherwise noted, the address for each person listed is 3000 Pacific
Avenue, Long Beach, California 90806. Unless otherwise noted, each person
has sole voting and investment power over the shares of Common stock or
Series B Mandatorily Redeemed Convertible Preferred stock listed opposite
his or her name, subject to community property laws where applicable.
(4) Includes options to purchase 104,662 shares of Common stock exercisable
within 60 days. Includes 65,805 shares of Common stock owned by Ellen Pook,
the spouse of Mr. Pook.
(5) Includes options to purchase 65,221 shares of Common stock exercisable
within 60 days.
(6) Includes options to purchase 31,245 shares of Common stock exercisable
within 60 days.
(7) Includes options to purchase 19,037 shares of Common stock exercisable
within 60 days.
(8) Includes options to purchase 8,964 shares of Common stock exercisable
within 60 days.
(9) Excludes an aggregate of 212,871 shares and vested options of Common stock
owned by Mr. Queen's father, grandmother and brother, of which shares Mr.
Queen disclaims beneficial ownership.
(10) Includes 7,114 shares of Common stock owned by the spouse of Mr. Sullivan,
also includes 41,799 shares of Common stock held by Mr. Sullivan as Trustee
of the SRE Industries Pension Trust.
(11) Includes 66,600 shares of Common stock held by The Lincoln Fund LP, 18,750
shares of Common stock held by The Lincoln Fund Tax Advantaged LP, 15,625
shares of Common stock held by The Gordon Fund and 6,250 shares of Common
stock held by Matlins Financial Consulting Inc. Profit Sharing Plan which
are managed by Mr. Matlins.
(12) Represents shares transferred to the seller as part of the consideration
for the purchase of Memphis Motorsports Park. Series B Mandatorily
Redeemable Convertible Preferred shares are entitled to be voted in the
same manner as Common stock. Series B shares are not registered. The
address of Memphis International Motorsports Park, Inc. is P. O. Box 1651,
Cordova, Tennessee 38088-1651.
(13) Includes 246,000 shares held by Nicholas Company, Inc., a Wisconsin
corporation, an Investment Advisor registered under the Investment
Advisor's Act of 1940, which acts as investment advisor to Nicholas Limited
Edition, Inc., a Maryland corporation, an open end management investment
company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which retains
beneficial ownership rights to vote the shares purchased by Nicholas
Company, Inc. for its account. Nicholas Company, Inc. has the right to
direct the investment of the shares it holds for Nicholas Limited Edition,
Inc. Albert O. Nicholas, the president, director and majority shareholder
of Nicholas Company, Inc. owns no shares for his individual account. The
address of Nicholas Company, Inc, is 700 North Water Street, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53202.
(14) All stock held in the names of Joseph Ainge and Constance Ainge as Trustees
of the Ainge Family Revocable Living Trust.
(15) Includes all executive officers, significant employees and current
directors of the Company.
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
----------------------------------------------
The Company has purchased certain merchandise in the normal course of business
from a company owned by a member of the Board of Directors and from a company
owned by the daughter and son-in-law of one of the executive staff, as described
in Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
--------------------------------
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-B are listed in
the Exhibit Index attached hereto, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Two reports on Form 8-K were filed during the transition period covered
by this report, one relating to the acquisition of Memphis Motorsports
Park which was filed July 10, 1996 and one relating to the appointment
of Neil Matlins to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors filed on
September 18, 1996.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
Date: April 4, 1997
GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF
LONG BEACH, INC.
By /s/ Christopher R. Pook
-----------------------
Christopher R. Pook
Chairman of the Board, President,
and Chief Executive Officer
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Christopher R. Pook Chairman of the Board, April 4, 1997
- -----------------------
CHRISTOPHER R. POOK President and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ James P. Michaelian Chief Operating Officer and April 4, 1997
- -----------------------
JAMES P. MICHAELIAN Director
/s/ Ronald C. Shirley Chief Financial Officer April 4, 1997
- ---------------------
RONALD C. SHIRLEY (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Joseph Ainge Director April 4, 1997
- ----------------
JOSEPH AINGE
/s/ Daniel Gurney Director April 4, 1997
- -----------------
DANIEL GURNEY
/s/ Wayne Kees Director April 4, 1997
- --------------
WAYNE KEES
/s/ George Pellin Director April 4, 1997
- -----------------
GEORGE PELLIN
/s/ James Sullivan Director April 4, 1997
- ------------------
JAMES SULLIVAN
/s/ John R. Queen, III Director April 4, 1997
- ----------------------
JOHN R. QUEEN, III
/s/ Neil Matlins Director April 4, 1997
- ----------------
NEIL MATLINS
</TABLE>
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Public Accountants........................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 30, 1996................................. F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996
and the Five Month Transition Period ended November 30, 1996................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years ended June 30, 1995
and 1996 and the Five Month Transition Period ended November 30, 1996.......... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended June 30, 1995
and 1996 and the Five Month Transition Period ended November 30, 1996.......... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... F-8
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of the Grand Prix
Association of Long Beach, Inc. (a California corporation) and subsidiaries as
of November 30, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996
and the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Grand Prix Association of Long
Beach, Inc. and subsidiaries as of November 30, 1996, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 and
the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 27, 1997
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
NOVEMBER 30, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,214
Accounts receivable 456
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 245
Deferred major event expenses 194
Deferred income tax asset 860
----------
Total current assets 11,969
Property and equipment, net 22,279
Restricted cash 11,546
Other assets 1,092
----------
Total assets 46,886
==========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable, current $ 73
Accounts payable 680
Other accrued liabilities 49
Accrued interest 817
Deferred major event revenues 1,424
----------
Total current liabilities 3,043
Notes and bonds payable, long term 22,932
Deferred income tax liability 928
----------
Total liabilities 26,903
----------
Series B Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred stock;
250,000 shares issued and outstanding 2,500
----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized -
Common stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 3,641,000
shares issued and outstanding 15,544
Paid-in capital 129
Retained earnings 2,193
Shareholders' notes (383)
----------
Total shareholders' equity 17,483
----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 46,886
==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated balance sheet.
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1996 AND
THE FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR YEAR FIVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1996
-------------- ------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Major event revenues
Admissions $ 4,271 $ 5,552 $ -
Sponsorships 2,522 3,033 -
Ancillary 2,988 3,892 -
-------------- -------------
Total major event revenues 9,781 12,477 -
Other operating revenues 1,845 2,774 1,960
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Total revenues 11,626 15,251 1,960
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Expenses:
Major event expenses 5,638 7,208 -
Other operating expenses 1,457 1,971 1,010
General and administrative 2,249 3,232 2,295
Depreciation 371 451 668
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Total expenses 9,715 12,862 3,973
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Income (loss) from operations 1,911 2,389 (2,013)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 54 119 647
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
of $186 for November 30, 1996 (183) (174) (764)
Other, net (5) (59) (10)
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Total other income (expense) (134) (114) (127)
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income
taxes and extraordinary item 1,777 2,275 (2,140)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (735) (955) 797
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item 1,042 1,320 (1,343)
Extraordinary flood related losses (less related
income tax benefit of $21 for June 30, 1995) (30) - -
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Net income (loss) 1,012 1,320 (1,343)
Dividends on Series B Mandatorily Redeemable
Convertible Preferred stock - - (44)
-------------- ------------- -----------------
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock $ 1,012 $ 1,320 $ (1,387)
============== ============= =================
Income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $ .51 $ .62 $ (.38)
Extraordinary item (.01) - -
-------------- ============= =================
$ .50 $ .62 $ (.38)
============== ============= =================
Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding 2,026,640 2,137,351 3,640,574
============== ============= =================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1996 AND
THE FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK PREFERRED STOCK PAID-IN RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS'
--------------------- -----------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS NOTES TOTAL
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, June 30, 1994 1,960 $ 1,259 - $ - $ 129 $ 1,250 $ (407) $ 2,231
Repurchase of
common stock (4) (3) - - - (1) - (4)
Cash received on
shareholders' notes - - - - - - 8 8
Net income - - - - - 1,012 - 1,012
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, June 30, 1995 1,956 1,256 - - 129 2,261 (399) 3,247
Issuance of
common stock 23 25 - - - - - 25
Repurchase of
common stock (1) (1) - - - (1) - (2)
Cash received on
shareholders' notes - - - - - - 16 16
Issuance of Series A
redeemable preferred
stock, net of issuance
costs of $170 - - 313 2,330 - - - 2,330
Conversion of Series A
redeemable preferred stock 313 2,330 (313) (2,330) - - - -
Issuance of common stock
for cash in connection
with the initial public
offering, net of issuance
costs of $1,566 1,350 11,934 - - - - - 11,934
Net income - - - - - 1,320 - 1,320
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 3,641 15,544 - - 129 3,580 (383) 18,870
Net loss - - - - - (1,343) - (1,343)
Dividends - - - - - (44) - (44)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, November 30, 1996 3,641 $15,544 - $ - $ 129 $ 2,193 $ (383) $ 17,483
================================================================================================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1996 AND
THE FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR YEAR FIVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1996
------------- ------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $1,012 $ 1,320 $ (1,343)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 371 451 668
Minority investor's allocation of loss (27) - -
Amortization of deferred financing costs - - 30
Interest earned on restricted cash - - (400)
Gain on sale of assets (159) (1) (2)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 14 (249) 421
Notes receivable 2 (3) -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (43) (80) 94
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 424 1,323 (1,943)
Accrued interest - - 817
Deferred major event revenues - - 1,424
Deferred major event expenses - - (194)
Other assets - - 50
Income taxes payable 193 (129) -
Deferred income taxes (88) (2) (786)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities 1,699 2,630 (1,164)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (506) (2,400) (11,774)
Memphis acquisition - (2,604) -
Restricted cash - construction fund - (17,124) 11,036
Cash received for sale of assets 298 4 10
Intangible assets (45) - -
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Net cash used in investing activities (253) (22,124) (728)
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1996 AND
THE FIVE MONTH TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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YEAR YEAR FIVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1996
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under notes payable $ 91 $ 16 $ -
Repayment under notes payable (465) (217) (158)
Borrowings under loans payable - 21,460 -
Repurchase of Common stock (4) (2) -
Restricted cash - debt service reserve fund - (2,504) -
Restricted cash - interest fund - (2,554) -
Bond issuance costs - (1,048) -
Proceeds from Series A Preferred stock sale, net - 2,330 -
Proceeds from initial public offering, net - 11,934 -
Dividends - - (44)
Shareholders' notes 8 16 -
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (370) 29,431 (202)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 1,076 9,937 (2,094)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,295 2,371 12,308
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $2,371 $12,308 $10,214
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 166 $ 174 $ 60
Income taxes $ 397 $ 960 $ 199
Cash received during the period for:
Interest $ 54 $ 119 $ 622
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Conversion of accrued liabilities to notes payable $ 150 $ - $ -
Intangible recorded on issuance of Common stock
for minority interest in subsidiaries $ - $ 25 $ -
Series B Preferred stock issued for Memphis acquisition $ - $ 2,500 $ -
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVEMBER 30, 1996
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES:
GENERAL
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries
(the "Company") engage primarily in the organization, promotion and management
of auto racing events. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries are:
Del Mar Race Management, Inc.
Automotive Safety & Transportation Systems, Inc.
Event Construction Services, Inc.
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
Gateway International Services Corporation
Memphis International Motorsports Corporation
Motorsports Services Corporation of Memphis
In November 1994, the Company purchased certain operating and other assets of
Gateway International Raceway located in Madison, Illinois. See Note 2 for
acquisition details.
In June 1996, the Company purchased Memphis Motorsports Park located in
Millington, Tennessee. See Note 2 for acquisition details.
On December 9, 1996, the shareholders of the Company ratified a Board of
Directors resolution to change the fiscal year end from June 30 to November 30.
Unaudited results of operations for the comparable five month period ended
November 30, 1995 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues $ 1,596
Loss from operations (665)
Loss before benefit for income taxes (806)
Net income (loss) (467)
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Income (loss) per share $ (.23)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,018,000
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BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
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USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The Company prepares its statements of cash flows using the indirect method as
defined under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, "Statement of
Cash Flows" (SFAS 95). The Company considers all short term investments with a
maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
CONCENTRATION OF RISK
Balances on deposits at banks in the United States are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000 per institution per corporation.
As of November 30, 1996, the uninsured portion of these balances held at banks
aggregated $9,659,000. In addition, the Company has established certain
restricted cash funds which are held by a trustee. See Note 3.
Accounts receivable represent unsecured balances due from its customers and the
Company is at risk to the extent such amounts become uncollectible. The Company
performs credit evaluations of each of its customers and maintains allowances
for potential credit losses. Such losses have generally been within
management's expectations.
A substantial portion of the Company's revenues (84% and 72% for the years ended
June 30, 1995 and 1996, respectively) is earned in connection the annual Grand
Prix race (normally in April) in Long Beach, California. In connection with the
Grand Prix race, the Company has an agreement with the City of Long Beach to
conduct certain open wheel racing one weekend a year through June 30, 2010. The
Company has been conducting sanctioned Indy car events since 1984 and
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("CART") currently has an agreement which
(including the option periods) expires in April 2000. Should these contracts be
terminated or if the Company is not successful in extending the contracts, this
would have a significant impact on the Company. Management is exploring other
racing venues and other ancillary revenue sources in order to reduce the
Company's reliance on the Grand Prix although there can be no assurance that it
will be successful in doing so.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average) or market and
consist principally of purchased finished product.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line depreciation method over the estimated useful lives of the various
classes of property and equipment, which range from five to thirty-one and a
half years. Betterments, renewals and extraordinary repairs that extend the
life of an asset are capitalized. Other repairs and maintenance are expensed.
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets, which consist primarily of a non-competition agreement, are
amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life of
five years. For the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 amortization expense
amounted to $25,000 and $14,000, respectively, and is included in general and
administrative expenses. For the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1996, amortization expense amounted to $800.
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
Costs associated with the issuance of the Southwestern Illinois Development
Authority ("SWIDA") loan have been capitalized and included in other assets in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. These costs are being amortized
over the life of the loan using the effective interest rate method and are
included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of
income. For the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996,
amortization expense amounted to $30,000.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method as required by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes" ("SFAS 109"). Under SFAS 109, a deferred tax liability or asset is
recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary
differences and carryforwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is
adjusted by a valuation reserve, if necessary, so that the net tax benefits are
recognized only to the extent that they will be realized.
NON-MONETARY TRADE AGREEMENTS
The Company enters into agreements to exchange advertising, exhibit space,
hospitality or event tickets for goods or services. The recorded value of the
goods or services received is based on their fair market value. The recorded
value of non-monetary trade agreements included within major event revenues for
the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 amounted to $137,000 and $176,000,
respectively. There were no such agreements recorded during the five month
transition period ended November 30, 1996.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company records race event and related revenues at the date the event is
held. Revenues related to public relations and marketing services and other
operating revenues are recorded as services are rendered.
DEFERRED COSTS
Direct costs associated with and incurred prior to major race events primarily
consisting of deposits for convention facilities, hospitality facilities,
construction of the racing circuit, sanctioning body fees and other direct costs
are initially capitalized and then charged to expense at the date of the event.
Indirect costs and period costs are charged to expense when incurred.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation.
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NET INCOME PER SHARE
Net income per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares
of Common stock outstanding during the period. The calculations are based on
the treasury stock method. In accordance with this method, unexercised dilutive
options and warrants are assumed to have been exercised at the beginning of the
period or at the date of issuance, if later. The assumed proceeds are then used
to purchase Common stock at the average market price during the period.
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 83,
Common stock issued for consideration below the estimated offering price of
$10.00 per share and stock options and warrants issued with exercise prices
below the offering price during the twelve month period preceding the initial
filing of the initial public offering, have been included in the calculation of
Common shares, using the treasury method, as if they were outstanding for all
periods presented prior to the initial public offering. The effect of the
Series A convertible stock issued at consideration below the initial public
offering price was to increase the weighted average shares outstanding for the
years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 and the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1995 by 62,500 shares. Stock options and warrants were not included
in the weighted average shares for the five month periods ended November 30,
1995 and 1996 as they were anti-dilutive.
NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", ("SFAS
121") issued in March 1995 and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", ("SFAS 123") issued in
October 1995, are effective for financial statements for years that begin after
December 15, 1995.
The Company adopted SFAS 121 for the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1996 and there was no material impact on the current period
financial statements.
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 and related
Interpretations in accounting for its fixed stock option plans. Accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized. The Company adopted the disclosure
method as permitted under SFAS 123 for the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1996. The adoption of SFAS 123 had no impact on the Company as
there were no options granted during the period from July 1, 1995 through
November 30, 1996.
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS:
GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
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On November 8, 1994 the Company purchased specific assets of Gateway
International Raceway for $280,000. The purchase price was allocated to track,
building and equipment ($230,000), land ($5,000) and other assets ($45,000).
Consulting agreements with the two previous owners for a term of one year and
covenants not to compete with both individuals for a five year period were part
of the purchase.
A former shareholder of the seller of the assets of the Gateway International
Raceway purchased a minority (10%) interest in two new subsidiaries for $28,000.
In February 1996, the Company acquired this 10% minority interest in exchange
for 23,121 shares of the
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Company's Common stock valued at approximately $1.09 per share (estimated market
price at date of issuance).
MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK
- ------------------------
On June 28, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of
Memphis Motorsports Park for a total acquisition cost of $5,104,000. In
connection with the acquisition, the Company paid certain indebtedness of the
seller of the Memphis Motorsports Park totaling $2,500,000 and issued 250,000
shares of Series B Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred stock valued at
$2,500,000 which bears a cumulative 4.185% dividend rate (see Note 7). In
accordance with the purchase agreement, the results of operations have been
included in the June 30, 1996 statement of operations for the period from
June 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996.
The allocation of the acquisition cost (based upon relative fair value of
assets) was as follows:
Buildings $ 2,308,000
Land 983,000
Safety systems and materials 1,258,000
Track 887,000
Other 429,000
Equipment 181,000
Vehicles and equipment 98,000
Office furniture and fixtures 14,000
Deferred income taxes (1,054,000)
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$ 5,104,000
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Deferred income taxes have been recorded for the basis differential of the
assets acquired between financial reporting purposes and tax purposes, as this
acquisition has been structured as a non-taxable transaction. This transaction
has been accounted for using the purchase method.
Unaudited pro forma results of operations of the Company assuming this
transaction, the private placement as discussed in Note 6, and the SWIDA loan
discussed in Note 5 had all taken place effective as of July 1, 1994 are as
follows:
Year ended June 30,
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1995 1996
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Revenues $14,478,000 $16,416,000
Net loss (181,000) (38,000)
Pro forma loss per share (0.05) (0.01)
Pro forma weighted average number
of common shares outstanding 3,959,000 3,939,000
The pro forma loss per share calculated assuming that the Series B Convertible
Preferred stock is not converted and deducting dividends related to the Series B
Convertible Preferred stock ($105,000 for the years ended June 30, 1995 and
1996) would be $(0.08) per share and $(0.03) per share for the years ended June
30, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
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NOTE 3 - RESTRICTED CASH:
The Company has established certain restricted cash funds as required by the
SWIDA loan (see Note 5) which are held by the Trustee (Magna Bank & Trust) and
consisted of the following as of November 30, 1996:
Debt service reserve fund $ 2,561,000
Interest fund 2,609,000
Construction fund 6,376,000
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$11,546,000
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These funds are invested in cash equivalents with a trust company.
NOTE 4 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment as of November 30, 1996 consist of the following:
Buildings $ 3,841,000
Safety systems and materials 4,041,000
Land 2,827,000
Vehicles and equipment 1,585,000
Facilities 5,855,000
Office furniture and fixtures 882,000
Equipment 704,000
Construction in process 6,142,000
Other 781,000
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26,658,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (4,379,000)
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$22,279,000
===========
The cost of fully depreciated property included above is $1,465,000.
Construction in process relates to the redevelopment of Gateway International
Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park and includes capitalized interest of
$186,000.
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NOTE 5 - NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE:
Notes and loans payable as of November 30, 1996 are as follows:
SWIDA loan for Gateway redevelopment, net of $40,000
original issue discount $21,460,000
First trust deed on Long Beach office note payable to bank;
bearing interest at a variable rate of prime plus
2% per annum (10.25% at November 30, 1996); payable in
monthly installments of principal and interest of $7,000
through May 2002; final payment of principal and interest
totaling $730,000 due June 2002. 775,000
Second trust deed on Long Beach office note payable to bank;
bearing interest at 7.519% per annum; payable in monthly
installments of principal and interest of $6,000 through
December 2012. 673,000
Other 97,000
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23,005,000
Less: current portion (73,000)
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$22,932,000
===========
The Company entered into an agreement with Southwestern Illinois Development
Authority ("SWIDA") to receive the proceeds from a Municipal Bond Offering (the
"SWIDA loan") which issued "Taxable Sports Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 1996
(Gateway International Motorsports Corporation Project)" municipal bonds in the
aggregate principal amount of $21,500,000. The offering of the Bonds closed on
June 21, 1996. The repayment terms and debt service reserve requirements of the
Bonds issued in the Municipal Bond Offering correspond to the terms of the SWIDA
loan. SWIDA loaned all of the proceeds from the Municipal Bond Offering to the
Company for the purpose of the redevelopment, construction and expansion of
Gateway International Raceway, and the proceeds of the SWIDA loan are
irrevocably committed to complete all planned construction of Gateway
International Raceway, to fund interest, to create a debt service reserve fund
and to pay for the cost of issuance of the Bonds. The SWIDA loan bears interest
at varying rates ranging from 8.35% to 9.25% with an effective rate of
approximately 9.1%. The structure of the Bonds permits amortization from
February 1997 through February 2017 with debt service beginning in 2000
following interest only payments from February 1997 through August 1999. In
addition, a portion of the property tax revenues to be paid by the Company (if
any) to the City of Madison Tax Incremental Fund have been pledged to the annual
retirement of debt.
The Company has a line of credit agreement with a bank which allows the Company
to borrow up to $150,000 with all amounts outstanding bearing interest at 9.25%
and due and payable in February 1997. Maximum borrowings under this line of
credit during the year ended June 30, 1996 were $94,000 with a weighted average
balance for the period of $84,000. No amounts were outstanding as of
November 30, 1996.
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Aggregate annual maturities of long term debt are as follows:
Years ending November 30,
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1997 $ 73,000
1998 72,000
1999 40,000
2000 369,000
2001 622,000
2002 - 2007 5,688,000
Thereafter 16,141,000
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$23,005,000
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Certain of these notes are secured by the Company's Long Beach office (land and
building) with a net book value of $2,183,000. The SWIDA loan is secured by a
first mortgage lien on all the real property owned and a security interest in
all property leased by the Company at Gateway International Raceway with an
approximate net book value of $951,000.
The carrying values of long term debt approximates their fair value.
NOTE 6 - EQUITY:
In May 1996, the Company effected a recapitalization pursuant to which the
Company (i) increased its authorized shares of Common stock to 20,000,000
shares, (ii) effected a 1:35.57013 stock split and (iii) authorized 10,000,000
shares of Preferred stock. Share and per share information have been
retroactively restated for all periods presented to reflect this
recapitalization.
In April and May 1996, the Company conducted a private placement of 312,500
shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred stock for $2,500,000. The private
placement closed concurrently with the closing of the SWIDA loan to the Company.
Effective June 25, 1996, the Series A Convertible Preferred stock automatically
converted into Common stock at $8.00 per share. Additionally, the placement
agent for the Series A Convertible Preferred stock offering has received
warrants to purchase 31,250 shares of Common stock at $10.00 per share. The net
proceeds from the private placement of approximately $2,330,000 were used by the
Company to establish a portion of the debt service reserve fund required for the
SWIDA loan.
The Company received net proceeds of $11,934,000 from the sale of 1,350,000
shares of Common stock offered at the initial public offering price of $10.00
per share (aggregate gross proceeds of $13,500,000), with the deduction of
offering expenses and underwriting discounts ($1,566,000). The Company applied
approximately $2,500,000 of the net proceeds to fund the acquisition of Memphis
Motorsports Park, and intends to use the remaining proceeds to make improvements
to Memphis Motorsports Park ($2,500,000), furnish and equip the Gateway Law
Enforcement Driving School ($1,500,000), construct an oval suite tower and
administrative offices at Gateway International Raceway ($1,500,000), accelerate
construction of additional improvements at Gateway International Raceway due to
the awards of three major sanctioned events in 1997 ($2,000,000), make
additional improvements at Gateway
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International Raceway ($500,000) and for working capital and other general
corporate purposes ($1,434,000). The allocation of these proceeds to be used
for the construction of improvements to Gateway International Raceway and
Memphis Motorsports Park have been updated and are based upon the Company's
current best estimates of the cost thereof, and actual costs may vary depending
on factors outside the control of the Company.
NOTE 7 - MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK:
On June 28, 1996, the Company issued 250,000 shares of a new series of Preferred
stock designated as Series B Convertible Preferred stock which is mandatorily
redeemable (the number of shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock was
based upon the initial public offering price of the Common stock) for the
acquisition of Memphis Motorsports Park. The Series B Convertible Preferred
stock bears a cumulative 4.185% dividend rate paid quarterly and is convertible
on a one-for-one basis at the option of the holders on or after June 30, 1997
into the Company's Common stock. If the Series B Convertible Preferred stock
has not been converted into Common stock by December 31, 1998, the Company is
obligated to redeem any outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred stock at a
nominal consideration plus unpaid dividends and assume specified liabilities of
the seller not to exceed $1,500,000.
NOTE 8 - STOCK REPURCHASE AND STOCK OPTION PLAN:
All options under the Company's 1990 Stock Option Plan were exercised and
resulted in the Company receiving notes from employees, officers and board
members with the stock received upon exercise of the option being pledged as
collateral for these notes. The notes bear interest at 6.5% with interest only
payable annually through December 1997 and are included under Shareholders'
notes on the Balance Sheet.
The Company granted options to purchase 602,451 shares of Common stock pursuant
to the Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of $1.09 per share
(estimated fair market value at date of grant) to certain key employees,
officers and members of the Board of Directors. All options granted under the
1993 Stock Option Plan vest over a five year period and no stock options have
been exercised under the 1993 Stock Option Plan which terminates December 13,
2003. As of November 30, 1996, approximately 391,350 shares have vested and are
exercisable. Accelerated vesting was given to retiring board members
participating in this plan and amounted to 29,879 additional vested shares
included above.
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In May 1996, the 1996 Employee and Director Stock Incentive Plan (the "1996
Plan") was approved with all directors and year-round salaried employees of the
Company eligible to participate. Pursuant to the 1996 Plan, the Stock Option
Committee may grant, without limitation, any of the following awards to
employees or directors: shares of Common stock or any option, warrant,
convertible security, stock appreciation right or similar right with an exercise
or conversion privilege at a price related to an equity security, or similar
securities with a value derived from the value of an equity security (an
"Award"). Awards are not restricted to any specified form or structure and
may include, without limitation, sales or bonuses of stock, restricted stock,
stock options, stock purchase warrants, other rights to acquire stock,
securities convertible into or redeemable for stock, stock appreciation rights,
limited stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, dividend equivalents,
performance units or performance shares, and an Award may consist of one such
security or benefit, or two or more of them in tandem or in the alternative. The
Committee, in its sole discretion, determines all of the terms and conditions of
each Award granted under the 1996 Plan. An aggregate of 400,000 shares of
Common stock have been reserved for issuance in connection with Awards made to
employees and directors under the 1996 Plan. No stock options have been granted
under the 1996 Plan which terminates in May 2006. The Board of Directors of the
Company may amend or terminate the 1996 Plan at any time and in any manner;
provided, however, that no such amendment or termination may terminate or modify
any Award previously granted under the 1996 Plan without the consent of the
recipient of the Award.
NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES:
The provisions (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended June 30, 1995 and
1996 and the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996 are as
follows:
YEAR YEAR FIVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1996
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Taxes currently payable
(receivable):
Federal $620,000 $744,000 $ (22,000)
State 182,000 213,000 11,000
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802,000 957,000 (11,000)
Taxes applicable to temporary
differences (88,000) (2,000) (786,000)
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Provision (benefit) for
income taxes $714,000 $955,000 $(797,000)
======== ======== =========
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended June 30, 1995 and
1996 and the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996 resulted in an
effective tax rate of 42%, 42%, and 37%.
YEAR YEAR FIVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1996
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Federal income tax rate 34% 34% (34%)
State income tax,
net of federal tax effect 6% 6% (4%)
Effect of permanent
disallowable deductions 2% 2% 1%
--- --- ---
Effective tax rate 42% 42% (37%)
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Temporary differences which give rise to a significant portion of deferred taxes
as of November 30, 1996 are:
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses $ 793
Reserves and other 118
Depreciation on property 152
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1,063
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Reserves and other (51)
Deferred gain on property (1,080)
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(1,131)
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Net deferred tax liability $ (68)
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NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company leases office space under a non-cancelable operating lease through
December 1999 for its box office operations at an annual lease payment of
$9,000. This is subject to annual adjustments based on changes in the Los
Angeles consumer price index or five percent (5%), whichever is greater. Total
rental payments charged to operations amounted to $9,000 in fiscal years ended
June 30, 1995 and 1996 and $4,000 in the five month transition period ended
November 30, 1996.
The Company also leases certain property at Gateway International Raceway with
leases expiring at various dates through 2070, subject to annual adjustments
based on increases in the consumer price index. Total rental payments charged
to operations amounted to $55,000 and $84,000 in the fiscal years ended June
30, 1995 and 1996, respectively, and $50,000 in the five month transition period
ended November 30, 1996. In addition, one lease contains a commitment of the
Company to pay additional payments aggregating $120,000 payable in $35,000
installments due June 1, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and $15,000 due June 1, 1999 for
the option to purchase the property in 2015. If the Company does not exercise
its option, these payments will be applied toward reducing the Company's rent
payments after 2015 at the rate of $1,000 per month.
The minimum lease payments due under the aforementioned leases are as follows:
1997 $ 170,000
1998 184,000
1999 164,000
2000 140,000
2001 138,000
2002 and thereafter 4,453,000
The Company has entered into several sanctioning agreements which allow the
Company to conduct various race competitions in Long Beach, at Gateway
International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park. The Grand Prix in Long
Beach hosts a CART Indy car race. Gateway International Raceway will host a CART
Indy car race, an NHRA National event and NASCAR Busch Series Grand National
Division Championship event with an ARTGO Challenge Series support race in its
Inaugural Season. Memphis Motorsports Park will conduct an ARCA Super Car and
USAC Silver Crown event followed by its NHRA National event in 1997. These
contracts expire between 1997 and 2000 with certain options to extend
thereafter.
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In connection with the major events, fixed commitments related to various
contracts in place (including city agreement through 2010, convention
facilities, temporary seating and hospitality facilities, among others) require
the following minimum payments as of November 30:
Years ending November 30,
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1997 $5,345,000
1998 4,556,000
1999 2,381,000
2000 2,184,000
2001 185,000
2002 and thereafter 1,270,000
in addition to these fixed commitments, certain of the agreements call for
additional payments based upon the profitability (as defined) of the events.
In May 1996, the Company entered into employment agreements for two key
executive officers. The agreements call for a total base salary of $400,000 and
expire in May 2001. Annual increases in base salary are based on increases in
the consumer price index. Future minimum payments required under the employment
agreements as of November 30 are as follows:
Years ending November 30,
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1997 $400,000
1998 400,000
1999 400,000
2000 400,000
2001 183,000
NOTE 11 - RELATED PARTIES:
During the years ended June 30,1995 and 1996, the Company purchased
approximately $5,000 and $12,000, respectively, worth of merchandise from a
company owned by a director. There were no such purchases during the five month
transition period ended November 30, 1996.
Included in accounts receivable as of November 30, 1996, is $8,500 due from
directors.
During the year ended June 30,1996 the Company purchased approximately $5,000
worth of merchandise from a company owned by the daughter and son-in-law of a
director. There were no such purchases during the five month transition period
ended November 30, 1996, however, deposits of $23,000 were made toward purchases
of merchandise to be delivered in the fiscal year ending November 30, 1997.
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NOTE 12 - BENEFIT PLANS
On November 1, 1995, the Company adopted a 401(k) profit sharing plan (the
"Plan") pursuant to which employees who have completed at least one year of
service with the Company and meet certain other eligibility requirements, may
contribute, on a pre-tax basis, a percentage of the employee's total annual
income from the Company subject to certain Internal Revenue Code limitations.
The Company may make matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan at its
discretion, and for the first two years, the Company has committed to make a
matching contribution equal to 25% of employee contributions. Contributions
made by the Company to the Plan were $12,000 for the five month transition
period ended November 30, 1996 and $23,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996.
Since 1990, the Company has had in effect a three tier bonus plan for eligible
employees (the "Bonus Plan") which is geared toward sharing the risk and reward
achieved by the Company, as well as compensating personal initiative. In the
first tier of the Bonus Plan, a bonus is paid based on the Company's marketing
department having surpassed its projected earnings for the Grand Prix event.
The second tier of the Bonus Plan offers incentives to employees for bringing
new business into the Company unrelated to the Grand Prix of Long Beach. The
third tier of the Bonus Plan is based on the general profitability of the
Company overall. In the fiscal years ended June 30, 1995 and 1996 an aggregate
of $316,000 and $422,000, respectively, were distributed pursuant to the
Company's Bonus Plan. There will be no distributions under the Bonus Plan for
the five month transition period ended November 30, 1996. The Bonus Plan may be
terminated or modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Company.
Certain Grand Prix employees are covered by union sponsored, collectively
bargained multi-employer pension plans. The Company contributed approximately
$50,000 and $5,000 for such plans in the year ended June 30, 1996 and the five
month transition period ended November 30, 1996 respectively. Information from
the plans' administrators is not sufficient to permit the Company to determine
its share of unfunded vested benefits, if any.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits to this Form 10-KSB/A1 are filed herewith:
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1.1** Form of Underwriting Agreement
1.2** Form of Warrant to L.H. Friend, Weinress, Frankson & Presson,
Inc.
3.1** Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company
3.2** Certificate of Correction of Restated Articles of Incorporation
3.3** By-laws of the Company
4.1** Form of Stock Certificate
5.1** Opinion letter of Law Offices of Edward S. Gelfand regarding the
legality of the securities registered
10.1** Amended and restated Agreement dated September 15, 1996 between
the Company and the City of Long Beach
10.2** Official Organizer/Promotor Agreement dated April 5, 1995
between the Company and Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc.
(Certain confidential portions of this agreement have been
deleted)
10.3** Agreement dated August 2, 1995 between the Company and Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Certain confidential portions of
this agreement have been deleted)
10.4** 1993 Stock Option Plan of the Company
10.5** 1996 Employee and Director Stock Incentive Plan
10.6** Employee Agreement dated as of May 16, 1996 between the Company
and Christopher R. Pook
10.7** Employment Agreement dated as of May 16, 1996 between the
Company and James P. Michaelian
10.8** Agreement dated as of May 6, 1996 between the Company and
Memphis International Motorsports Park and amendment thereto
10.9** Moral Obligation of State of Illinois dated May 1, 1996 to the
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority regarding Taxable
Sports Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 1996
10.10** Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Madison, Illinois
and the Company dated February 27, 1996
10.11** U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") "504" Note (loan
number CDC-L-GP-489638-30-08-LA) in the principal amount of
$750,000 made by the Company to Long Beach Local Development
Corporation
10.12** Short Form Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents dated July
20, 1992 (92-2037097) between the Company, as trustor, and Long
Beach Local Development Corporation, as beneficiary, and
Assignment of said Deed of Trust (92-2037098) to SBA
10.13** Development Company 504 Debenture dated December 16, 1992 in the
principal amount of $750,000 made by Long Beach Local
Development Corporation to fund the SBA loan to the Company
10.14** Loan Agreement dated June 20, 1992 made between Long Beach
Development Corporation and the Company with respect to SBA loan
to the Company
10.15** Promissory Note dated June 30, 1992 made by the Company to
Harbor Bank in the principal amount of $814,000
10.16** Deed of Trust dated June 30, 1992 (92-1214039) between the
Company, as trustor, and Harbor Bank, as beneficiary, securing
$814,000 note
10.17** Three Tier Bonus Plan of Company
10.18** Revolving Line of Credit Agreement with West Pointe Bank and
Trust Company dated February 24, 1995, as amended by
Extension/Modification Agreement dated February 24, 1996
10.19** Memorandum of Understanding dated February 26, 1996 by and
between the United States of America, Gateway International
Motorsports Corporation and BBJJ Land Trust
10.20** Form of Stock Option Agreement for 1993 Stock Option Plan
10.21** Lease Agreement dated as of June 12, 1996 by and between Helen
M. Bergfield, trustee and Gateway International Motorsports
Corporation
10.22** Lease Agreement dated as of April 1, 1996 by and between Ruth C.
Franke and Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
10.23** Lease Agreement dated as of June 1, 1996 by and between Joseph
E. Trover and Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
10.24** Form of Loan Agreement by and between Southwestern Illinois
Development Authority and Gateway International Motorsports
Corporation dated as of May 1, 1996
10.25** Form of Guaranty Agreement made by the Company and Automotive
Safety & Transportation Systems, Inc. to Magna Trust Company,
Trustee, dated as of May 1, 1996
10.26** Form of Mortgage and Security Agreement by and between Gateway
International Motorsports Corporation, as mortgagor and
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, as mortgagee dated
as of May 1, 1996
10.27** Indenture of Trust dated as of May 1, 1996 by Southwestern
Illinois Development Authority to Magna Trust Company, as
trustee
10.28** Form of Tax Escrow Agreement to be entered into between the City
of Madison, Illinois, Magna Trust Company, as escrow agent and
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
10.29*** Sanction Application and Agreement Form - NASCAR Busch Series,
Grand National Division between the National Association for
Stock Car Racing, Inc. and Applicant, dated December 17, 1996
10.30*** Official Sanction Application Under the Rules and Regulations of
USAC, between United States Auto Club and Applicant, dated
November 18, 1996
10.31*** Sanction Agreement Application for National Championship Stock
Cars between Automobile Racing Club of America and Applicant,
dated November 25, 1996
10.32*** Ground Lease between Land Trust No. 898 Magna Bank, Trustee and
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation, an Illinois
Corporation dated February 7, 1997
10.33*** Lease Agreement between Gateway National Golf Links, LLC and
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation, an Illinois
Corporation dated January 27, 1997
21** Subsidiaries of Registrant
23.1** Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27* Financial Data Schedule at November 30, 1996.
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* Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB filed on
February 28, 1997.
** Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on May 17, 1996, as amended on June 24,
1996.
*** Confidential Treatment has been requested for certain portions of these
exhibits.
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EXHIBIT 10.29
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Date Received 12-17-96
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Sanction No. NB56ND#20
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NASCAR Official /s/ Ray Hill
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GATEWAY "300"--July 26, 1997
SANCTION APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FORM
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NASCAR BUSCH SERIES, GRAND NATIONAL DIVISION
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INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) All NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Championship Events
for which PROMOTER seeks a NASCAR sanction must be listed in a single
application form. Please sign the original and forward to NASCAR; upon
acceptance and approval by NASCAR, a copy will be returned to the PROMOTER.
(2) "PROMOTER" means the individual, partnership, corporation, joint
venture or other entity that, in connection with the Event (as defined below),
is ultimately responsible (financially and otherwise) for the organization and
promotion of the Event and the facility at which the Event is to be run. If two
or more entities are acting together in such capacity, all such entities should
be listed as "PROMOTER" and the authorized officer of each should sign this
form.
(3) This form when signed by the PROMOTER is only an application for a
NASCAR sanction. NASCAR is under no obligation to accept or approve the
application. Upon being accepted and approved in writing by NASCAR, this form
becomes an agreement binding on both parties.
(4) Application for a NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division
Championship Event must be received at NASCAR no later than ten business days
after the PROMOTER receives this form from NASCAR.
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The undersigned PROMOTER, designated below, applies to the National
Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. ("NASCAR") for a NASCAR sanction to
organize and promote a NASCAR-sanctioned NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National
Division Championship Event(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions set
forth hereafter, as follows:
POST OFFICE BOX 2875 . DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA 32120-2875 . 904/253-0611
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EVENT NUMBER 1
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PROMOTER: Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
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ADDRESS: P.O. Box 200 Madison IL 62060-0200
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(STREET) (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP)
NAME OF EVENT: GATEWAY "300"
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TRACK: Gateway International Raceway
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(618) 482-2400 -- Office
LOCATION: Madison, IL TELEPHONE #: (618) 482-5501 -- Race Info
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(City & State)
TRACK LENGTH: 1.25 Mile, Paved EVENT DISTANCE: 300 Miles (240 Laps)
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DATE OF EVENT: July 26, 1997 STARTING TIME: TBD
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POSTPONED DATE: Next Raceable Day
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TIME TRIAL DATE(S) AND HOURS: PRACTICE DATE(S) AND HOURS:
Per Entry Blank Per Entry Blank
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REGISTRATION & INSPECTION: Per Entry Blank
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MINIMUM PROMOTER'S PURSE
AND POINT FUND TOTAL
(See Exhibit 2): [*] SANCTION FEE: [*]
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PAYMENT DATE 12 Noon on INSURANCE NOTIFICATION DATE
(See Exhibit 1, Para 19): July 16, 1997 (See Exhibit 1, Para 20): July 16, 1997
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Sanction Application and Agreement Form
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* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The confidential
information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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Upon written acceptance and approval of the above application, in
consideration for the mutual promises set forth herein, NASCAR and the PROMOTER
agree as follows:
(1) NASCAR hereby grants its sanction to PROMOTER for the Event(s) listed,
and NASCAR agrees to conduct the Event(s), through its officers and designated
officials, in accordance with the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division
Rule Book, as it may be amended from time to time, any special rules that may be
published by NASCAR specifically for the Event(s), and this agreement.
Interpretation and application of the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National
Division Rule Book, as it may be amended from time to time, and any special
rules that may be published by NASCAR specifically for the Event(s), are
committed to NASCAR's sole discretion, and are final and unreviewable except to
the extent provided in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Rule
Book.
(2) Exhibits 1 and 2, attached hereto, are incorporated herein and made a
part of this agreement.
(3) NASCAR will retain for its own account all inspection fees.
(4) Additional Provisions:
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Submitted this ______________________ day of ________________________, 19____.
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
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(Promoter)
By: /s/??????????? President
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(an authorized officer) (title)
Witnessed By: /s/????????????? VP for Administration
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(title)
Accepted and Approved this 17th day of December , 1996.
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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
By: /s/??????????? V.P. of Competition
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(an authorized officer) (title)
Witnessed By: /s/Dawn K. Brown Asst. Event Coord.
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(title)
Sanction Application and Agreement Form
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EXHIBIT 1
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To Sanction Application and Agreement Form
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NASCAR and PROMOTER agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
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(1) "Event" means the Event(s) designated in the Sanction Application and
Agreement Form, as well as all periods for registration, inspections, time
trials, practice runs, post-race inspections and postponed dates related
thereto. Whenever the word "Event" appears in the singular, it shall apply to
all Events designated on the Sanction Application and Agreement Form, unless the
context requires otherwise. All provisions in the Sanction Application and
Agreement Form and in Exhibits 1 and 2 apply to the Event(s) designated in the
Sanction Application and Agreement Form, unless the context requires otherwise.
(2) "Additional Award" as used herein includes any monetary or non-
monetary award by, or contracted through, the PROMOTER, for distribution based
upon the Event(s), other than (a) purse, (b) point fund, (c) Winner's Circle and
Plan awards, (d) television income and (e) the entry award for the current
NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Champion. PROMOTER understands and
acknowledges that the above-listed awards may or may not be applicable to or
available in connection with the Event, and that NASCAR makes no representation
as to the availability or amounts of such awards.
(3) "Television Income", as used herein, means all monies and things of
value received by PROMOTER as a result of and in connection with any television
contract(s), including but not limited to payments received from networks,
stations, packages, brokers, advertisers, advertising agencies, and the like. In
computing all monies and things of value received, it is intended that the gross
amount set forth in all television contract(s) as payable by the other
contracting entity or entities shall be included and that any applicable
commissions, fees or expenses paid to or deducted by sales agents, consultants
and other parties shall not be deducted therefrom.
(4) "Television Contract", as used herein, means any contract, agreement or
understanding, whether oral or written, entered into between PROMOTER and any
other entity or entities, whether or not they are broadcasters, for the sale,
assignment or other transferral of the rights of PROMOTER in the live or delayed
televised broadcast of, rebroadcast of, tape or film production of, and/or any
other use of, the Event, whether by cable TV, pay TV, theater TV, video tape
cassettes, and/or satellite transmissions, and whether local, regional, national
or worldwide.
PROMOTER'S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
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(5) PROMOTER warrants to NASCAR that in connection with the Event it has
sole control of the racetrack, the premises upon which the racetrack is located
and surrounding same, and all facilities thereon, that it has obtained all
necessary licenses, permits or other approvals required, and that it has full
authority to conduct the Event at the racetrack pursuant to the terms of this
agreement. PROMOTER further warrants that it will comply with all local, state
and federal laws and regulations in connection with the organization and
promotion of the Event. PROMOTER, at its expense, will make all appropriate
filings of forms or other documents as required by federal, state or local laws.
(6) PROMOTER at its expense assumes sole responsibility for furnishing the
racetrack, the premises upon which the racetrack is located and surrounding
same, and all facilities thereon in good repair, ready for use by competitors
and officials. PROMOTER is solely responsible and liable for the safety of such
competitors and officials while on, entering or leaving such racetrack, premises
and facilities. PROMOTER warrants that the racetrack, premises and facilities
are and will remain in a condition suitable for the conduct of the Event, and
that the racing surface of the track will not be altered, resurfaced or
otherwise substantially changed during the term of this Agreement without the
express written consent of NASCAR. PROMOTER will provide NASCAR or its
designated representative full access to the racetrack, premises and facilities
as requested by NASCAR during the term of this Agreement.
(7) If NASCAR in its sole discretion determines that the racetrack, the
premises or any facilities are in an unsatisfactory condition, PROMOTER agrees
to repair or resurface the racetrack and to repair the premises or facilities,
at PROMOTER's expense and to the satisfaction of NASCAR prior to any NASCAR-
sanctioned Event. If NASCAR in its sole discretion determines that it is
necessary to resurface the racetrack, such resurfacing shall be completed by
PROMOTER with adequate time prior to the Event to allow for tire and private car
testing. If NASCAR in its sole discretion determines that there is insufficient
time to place the racetrack in a condition suitable for the conduct of the
Event, NASCAR in its sole discretion may postpone or cancel the Event.
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(8) PROMOTER at its expense will furnish adequate facilities, personnel,
equipment and services for accommodating and controlling the public during the
Event. PROMOTER is solely responsible and liable for the safety of the public
during the Event. PROMOTER is solely responsible for the condition, actions and
operations of such facilities, personnel, equipment and services before, during
and after the Event.
(9) PROMOTER at its expense will furnish adequate facilities, support
personnel, equipment, and related security, for use by NASCAR in the performance
of NASCAR's duties, as they may be requested by NASCAR from time to time,
including but not limited to facilities for office administration, registration,
timing, scoring, car inspection, race direction, officiating and prize money
distribution. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, PROMOTER at its expense
will:
a. provide one or more television monitors, in locations to be specified by
NASCAR, with all related equipment necessary for such monitors to be
connected to video and audio equipment used by the television producer under
contract for the Event, in order to provide to NASCAR Officials live video
on such monitors and the ability to switch instantaneously its view on the
monitors among the different camera locations used by the television
producer, at all times during the Event when all or a portion of the Event
is being videotaped, broadcast, monitored and/or recorded;
b. provide NASCAR with two (2) pace vehicles, each with the NASCAR logo (as
set forth under paragraph 21 below) displayed on the side in a manner and
size which is visible to all persons on the racetrack, in the viewing area
and in all locations where NASCAR Officials are visually monitoring the
Event;
c. provide NASCAR prior to the Event with a list of the track radio
frequencies to be used for the Event, including but not limited to
frequencies to be used for maintenance, police and security personnel;
d. cooperate with NASCAR in pre-race and victory lane ceremonies, awards
presentations and photographs;
e. have readily available quantities of oil dry acceptable to NASCAR when
the track opens for practice and at all other times during the Event, and
adequate personnel to spread the oil dry at NASCAR's direction;
f. certify and recertify the scales as requested by NASCAR upon arrival for
the first day of inspection and at all other times during the Event, and
provide written certifications to the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National
Division Director as to the results of the certifications;
g. provide personnel to secure the entry into the pits and garage areas
during competition periods;
h. provide personnel to secure the garage area on a continuous, 24-hour/day
basis beginning the first day the track is open for inspection and ending
when released by the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Director;
i. deliver to the garage area before the morning of raceday twice the number
of chairs as cars starting in the race for use by drivers and crew chiefs at
the pre-race meeting;
j. line and number each pit with appropriate paint, line and paint traffic
lanes in the garage and garage area when and where needed, and repaint all
start/finish, scoring, third turn and re-entry cutoff lines;
k. place portable toilets along pit road and in the garage area as directed
by NASCAR;
l. coordinate with NASCAR all tours of the garage areas, including the
times, number of participants and other arrangements;
m. provide adequate electricity (including without limitation 220 volts 50
amps services with female range outlets for the NASCAR trailers), air
conditioning, heat, telephone (including a track phone extension) and water
facilities as requested by NASCAR;
n. coordinate with NASCAR to ensure that it has a minimum of ten (10)
minutes immediately before, during or after driver introductions for NASCAR
awards presentations;
o. coordinate with NASCAR to ensure that it has a reasonable period of time
immediately following the Event for victory lane ceremonies, awards
presentations and sponsor recognitions;
p. provide a control tower of adequate size with electricity, air
conditioning, heat, telephone (including a track phone extension), chairs
with cushions, a television monitor (as set forth above), water facilities
and other utilities, supplies and equipment as requested by NASCAR;
q. provide a registration facility of adequate size outside the track and in
the garage area, with electricity, air conditioning, heat, telephone
(including a track phone extension), chairs with cushions, water facilities
and other utilities, supplies and equipment as requested by NASCAR;
r. provide adequate trash receptacles in the garage and pit area and
coordinate with the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Director
the times for trash pick up by track personnel;
s. provide adequate personnel to sweep and clean-up the garage and pit areas
on a daily basis;
t. provide adequate parking areas for all competitors (including car owners,
drivers and crew members) and NASCAR Officials adjacent to or near the
garage area;
Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
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u. Provide NASCAR with a track suite, including the customary number of
admission tickets for admission to said suite, and 100 grandstand general
admission tickets, such tickets to be delivered to NASCAR no later than
thirty (30) days prior to the Event.
(10) PROMOTER at its expense will provide adequate facilities, personnel,
equipment and services for, and assumes sole responsibility to provide, fire
protection equipment and on-site medical services for competitors, officials,
the public and others, including without limitation cleanup crews, towing and
flatbed wreckers. PROMOTER at its expense will make advance arrangements with
local hospitals and physicians for the prompt and efficient treatment of any and
all injuries occurring during the Event.
(11) PROMOTER at its expense will furnish adequate security personnel (in
addition to the requirements of paragraph 9) in the pit and garage area, and
will limit access to such areas before, during and after the Event to authorized
individuals and equipment. PROMOTER is solely responsible and liable for the
actions of security personnel.
(12) PROMOTER at its expense assumes and will perform all business
responsibilities in connection with the Event (except as otherwise provided by
this Agreement), including but not limited to business organization, promotional
activities, management, general business affairs, ticket sales, track operation
and press accommodations. NASCAR does not warrant, either expressly or by
implication, nor is it responsible for, the financial or other success of the
Event or the number or identity of vehicles or competitors participating in the
Event.
(13) PROMOTER will not schedule or permit any private race car practice or
test runs for the seven days immediately preceding the first day of official
practice for the Event without prior written approval by NASCAR. PROMOTER will
not schedule any ancillary events or activities on the same day as registration
or inspection, or on any days during the Event, without prior written approval
by NASCAR. The ancillary events or activities covered by this paragraph include
without limitation other motorsports events, thrill shows, live performances
and/or helicopter rides. PROMOTER further agrees to notify NASCAR of any private
race car testing and/or practice done at the racetrack pursuant to and in
accordance with the 1997 NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Private
Race Car Testing Policy.
OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK
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(14) An Official Entry Blank for the Event will be composed, printed,
published and distributed by NASCAR, and will constitute the sole official
statement as to the date, place, schedule and length of the Event, eligibility
requirements for competitors, and monetary and non-monetary awards.
(15) PROMOTER will notify NASCAR prior to contracting for any Additional
Award. NASCAR may reject a proposed Additional Award in its entirety, require
different terms for the proposed Additional Award, or require a reallocation of
the distribution of such an award among competitors, if the NASCAR's sole
judgement the proposed award will not advance the nature of the competition,
will have an adverse impact on the Event, or will be detrimental to the sport of
automobile racing, NASCAR, any sponsors of the Event, or any sponsors of the
NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division. NASCAR's determination in that
regard will be binding on PROMOTER. PROMOTER assumes full responsibility for,
and will indemnify NASCAR against, any liability or costs incurred as a result
of NASCAR's determination with respect to any proposed award arranged by or
through PROMOTER. All Additional Awards are subject to independent verification
by NASCAR.
(16) PROMOTER will submit to NASCAR, no later than sixty (60) calendar days
before the date of the Event, a list of any and all proposed Additional Awards
(as defined above) for the Event not previously included in Exhibit 2 of this
Agreement. If either PROMOTER or NASCAR contracts for Additional Awards after
publication of the Official Entry Blank, then subject to the provisions of
paragraph 15, NASCAR in its sole discretion may publish and distribute a
supplement to the Official Entry Blank posting the Additional Awards.
(17) PROMOTER will not publish an official or unofficial entry blank or
supplement, or any other form setting forth monetary or non-monetary awards,
without prior written approval from NASCAR. PROMOTER will not advertise or
otherwise disseminate any information as to monetary or non-monetary awards for
the Event other than those specified in the Official Entry Blank or
NASCAR-approved supplement.
(18) NASCAR will use its best efforts to consult with the PROMOTER
regarding postponement of an Event, but the decision to postpone an Event and
the selection of the postponed date will be made by NASCAR in its sole
Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
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discretion and will be binding on PROMOTER. Publication by PROMOTER of a
postponement and/or postponed date that has not been approved by NASCAR is not
binding upon NASCAR.
PROMOTER'S FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS
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(19) PROMOTER will pay to NASCAR at Daytona Beach, Florida, not later than
the Payment Date set forth in the Sanction Application and Agreement Form, by
wire transfer of funds, an amount equal to the sum of the PROMOTER's Purse and
Point Fund and the Sanction Fee, plus any other monies due NASCAR for the Event
pursuant to this agreement, unless otherwise directed by NASCAR in writing. Time
is of the essence. If said monies and fees are not paid to NASCAR in the manner
and by the Payment Date, NASCAR at its option may (a) cancel and rescind this
Agreement, or (b) enforce collection of said monies and fees by suit or action,
in which case PROMOTER will pay all costs incurred by NASCAR in connection
therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(20) PROMOTER at its expense will obtain and maintain public liability
insurance for the Event that is acceptable to NASCAR, with a minimum combined
single limit of $ 10,000,000.00 per occurrence, for (i) spectator injury and
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property damage and (ii) PROMOTER's legal, pit, track and product liability. In
the event that PROMOTER cannot obtain such insurance with $10,000,000.00 per
occurrence limits, PROMOTER shall obtain and maintain such insurance at the
highest available per occurrence limit, but in no event shall PROMOTER obtain
such insurance with a per occurrence limit (for all categories of liability
specified above) less than $5,000,000.00. PROMOTER will deliver to NASCAR at
Daytona Beach, Florida no later than the Notification Date set forth in the
Sanction Application and Agreement Form, a certified true copy of all public
liability insurance policies in force for the Event, regardless of the total
amount of coverage. In all such policies and in all other public liability
policies obtained and maintained by the PROMOTER or PROMOTER'S parent, the
following will be named as insured or additional insured: National Association
for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., its shareholders, directors, officers,
employees, agents, officials, and members; all drivers, car owners, car
sponsors, mechanics, and all sponsors for the Event or the series of which the
Event is a part. All policies shall also contain a cross liability endorsement
acceptable to NASCAR. If PROMOTER fails to deliver such policies to NASCAR by
the date provided, or if PROMOTER fails to maintain such policies with the
required minimum coverage throughout the Event, NASCAR may cancel and rescind
this Agreement immediately and without notice to the PROMOTER. If the policy or
policies are not acceptable to NASCAR, then NASCAR may obtain the required
insurance from an acceptable insurance company, with acceptable terms, at the
PROMOTER's expense.
ADVERTISING AND USE OF REGISTERED MARK
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(21) Each party authorizes the use of its name and registered mark by the
other for publicizing, promoting or advertising the Event. The NASCAR name and
registered mark will only be used as follows:
[LOGO OF NASCAR(R)]
The symbol (R) will appear as indicated with the NASCAR logo. In all
publicity, advertising and promotion relating to the Event, including, but not
limited to news releases, advertisements and brochures, PROMOTER will display
the registered trademark and the phrase "NASCAR-sanctioned NASCAR Busch Series,
Grand National Division Championship Event".
(22) All competitors, including car owners and drivers, when they execute
the NASCAR Official Entry Blank in connection with the Event, grant to NASCAR
certain rights to their name(s), picture(s), likeness(es) or performance(s).
Subject to the next sentence, NASCAR hereby assigns to PROMOTER the non-
exclusive right to use such competitors' name(s), picture(s), likeness(es) or
performance(s) for the purpose of publicizing, promoting or advertising the
Event, but only to the extent such rights have been released to NASCAR pursuant
to the NASCAR Official Entry Blank. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NASCAR
retains the right to disapprove and prohibit the PROMOTER's actual or intended
use of a competitor's name, picture, likeness or performance if NASCAR
determines in its sole discretion that such use is or will be detrimental to
NASCAR, to the event, to the series of which the event is a part, or to the
sport.
(23) PROMOTER will make no misrepresentations of fact in connection with
publicizing, promoting or advertising the Event. If such a misrepresentation is
made (a) the PROMOTER promptly will correct the misrepresentation through a
subsequent PROMOTER publication, (b) NASCAR may correct the misrepresentation
itself through NASCAR publication at PROMOTER's expense and/or (c) NASCAR may
cancel and rescind this agreement.
Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
Page 4 of 7
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(24) PROMOTER acknowledges that the event is part of the NASCAR Busch
Series, Grand National Division. PROMOTER will cooperate fully with NASCAR, with
the series sponsor(s), and with any other company that has contracted with
NASCAR to sponsor awards or programs (including without limitation the Busch
Beer Pole Award or the Rookie-of-the-Year Award) that are based in whole or in
part on a competitor's performance in the Event or over a number of NASCAR Busch
Series, Grand National Division events, in connection with those sponsors'
activities, if any, during the Event. PROMOTER, on its own and at the request of
NASCAR, will use its best efforts to feature such sponsors prominently in all of
PROMOTER's advertising, publicity and promotion in connection with the Event,
and no competitor of such a sponsor shall be featured therein as prominently as
such sponsor. PROMOTER will take no action that, in NASCAR's sole judgement,
will jeopardize the maintenance or continuation of such sponsorships.
(25) PROMOTER acknowledges that the sale or use, for advertising purposes,
of space at the racetrack, the premises upon which the racetrack is located and
surrounding same, the facilities thereon, or in any publications distributed in
connection with the Event, is an action that could have an impact upon the
existing sponsorships described in paragraph 24 above. Such sale to or use by
competitors of such sponsors shall be subject to prior written approval by
NASCAR, which NASCAR may provide or withhold in its sole discretion.
(26) NASCAR reserves the right to approve or disapprove any advertising,
sponsorship or similar agreement in connection with any Event.
(27) PROMOTER will use the NASCAR NATIONAL PROGRAM PACKAGE, if provided by
NASCAR.
TELEVISION AND SIMILAR RIGHTS
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(28) PROMOTER will pay to NASCAR at Daytona Beach, Florida not later than
the Payment Date set forth in the Sanction Application and Agreement Form, or
within twenty-four (24) hours of the consummation or execution of the television
contract (whichever occurs later), by wire transfer, ten percent (10%) of all
television income received or contracted to be received (whichever is greater)
by the PROMOTER in connection with the Event.
(29) In addition to the sum to be paid in accordance with paragraph 28,
PROMOTER will pay into the NASCAR event purse trust account, not later than the
Payment Date set forth in the Sanction Application and Agreement Form, or within
twenty-four (24) hours of the consummation or execution of the television
contract (whichever occurs later), by wire transfer, twenty-five percent (25%)
of all television income received or contracted to be received (whichever is
greater) by the PROMOTER in connection with the Event.
(30) PROMOTER will maintain for a period of six years from the date of the
Event (1) true and complete copies of any written television contract, any
document evidencing such contract, and any document relating to such contract,
and (2) accurate and complete records of all receipts and disbursements of
television income received in connection with the Event. PROMOTER will permit
NASCAR or its authorized agent at all reasonable times to request, receive,
inspect and audit any or all such records and documents, wherever they may be
located or at any other mutually agreeable location. PROMOTER will forward to
NASCAR upon its execution true and complete copies of any written television
contract.
(31) PROMOTER will require, in any new or renewed television contract, the
following language (or language having the same legal and practical effect):
"The parties hereto agree to defer to the requests of NASCAR or its
authorized agent in the placement and use of television cameras, crews,
supporting equipment and personnel, and in the establishment of the
starting time, for the Event."
"Parties hereto agree to permit NASCAR or its authorized agent at all
reasonable times, to request, and receive, true and complete copies of any
written television contract, any document evidencing such contract, and any
document relating to such contract."
"Parties hereto agree that NASCAR shall have the non-exclusive right to use
any and all sounds, images, pictures, audiotape, videotape, information and
other digital data relating to the Event, including without limitation
Event standings and results, for the purpose of distribution via the
Internet, NASCAR Online or any other NASCAR-authorized public online
service."
(32) PROMOTER, at no expense to NASCAR, will provide NASCAR in any new or
renewed television contract, for NASCAR's exclusive use, two (2) thirty-second
(30) commercial advertising segments, not to be resold by NASCAR.
Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
Page 5 of 7
<PAGE>
(33) If the television contract, after its publication in any form, becomes
or is found to be unenforceable or is not performed by one or all parties
thereto for any reason other than those mentioned in paragraph 34 below, the
PROMOTER will perform its obligations as set forth herein as if the television
contract were fully enforceable and in fact fully performed.
(34) If the Event or the performance of the television contract is
prevented or postponed due to an act of God, force majeure, inevitable accident,
strike or other labor dispute, fire, riot or civil commotion, government action
or decree, inclement weather, failure of technical facilities beyond the control
of the broadcaster, the recapture of any time period scheduled for the live
broadcast of the Event for an event of national importance or emergency, or for
any similar reason beyond the control of the parties to this Agreement or to the
television contract the PROMOTER will perform its obligations as set forth
herein, except that the monies due under paragraphs 28 and 29 shall be the
respective percentages of television income actually received. If any monies in
excess of those due under this paragraph have been paid before the prevention or
postponement of the Event as set forth in this paragraph, NASCAR will refund the
excess to the PROMOTER within thirty (30) days of the prevention or the delayed
staging of the Event.
(35) PROMOTER warrants that it is authorized to grant, and hereby grants,
to NASCAR the non-exclusive right to use any and all sounds, images, pictures,
audiotape, videotape, information and other digital data relating to the Event,
including without limitation Event standings and results, for the purpose of
distribution via the Internet, NASCAR Online or any other NASCAR-authorized
public online service.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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(36) The Event will be conducted in accordance with the NASCAR Busch
Series, Grand National Division Rule Book, as it may be amended from time to
time, any special rules that may be published by NASCAR specifically for the
Event, and this Agreement. NASCAR may cancel or rescind this Agreement if NASCAR
determines in its sole discretion that PROMOTER has failed to abide by the
provisions of this Agreement, the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division
Rule Book, amendments thereto, or any special rules as set forth herein. Notice
to PROMOTER is effective as set forth in paragraph 44.
(37) PROMOTER's rights and obligations under this Agreement, and the
sanction given pursuant to it, are not transferable or assignable. NASCAR may
cancel or rescind this Agreement if (a) there is a change, material or
otherwise, in the ownership, control or management of PROMOTER, (b) if the
PROMOTER admits that it is not or will not be able to pay its debts as they
become due, applies for or agrees to the appointment of a receiver or trustee in
liquidation, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, files a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition seeking reorganization or an
arrangement of creditors under any bankruptcy law, becomes a party against whom
a petition under any bankruptcy law is filed, or is adjudicated a bankrupt under
any bankruptcy law, or (c) if the PROMOTER engages in activity of any kind that
NASCAR determines in its sole discretion to be detrimental to the sport or to
NASCAR.
(38) This Agreement and the sanction granted herein relate solely to the
Event(s) and the date or dates set forth on the Sanction Application and
Agreement Form. Nothing in this Agreement, or in the course of dealing between
the parties, will be construed to require the PROMOTER or NASCAR to enter into a
sanction agreement or to issue a sanction for this or any other Event in the
future.
(39) Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to place NASCAR in the
relationship of a partner or joint venturer with the PROMOTER. The PROMOTER will
not, and has no power to, obligate or bind NASCAR in any manner other than as
provided expressly in this AGREEMENT.
(40) If an Event is postponed or cancelled for any reason (other than a
strike, war, declaration of a state of national emergency, act of God or the
public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the PROMOTER) without
either (1) the prior written approval of NASCAR, or (2) during the Event, the
prior oral approval of the NASCAR official in charge of the Event, or if NASCAR
cancels and rescinds this agreement pursuant to paragraphs 19, 20, 23, 36 or 37,
NASCAR may elect to retain all or any part of the PROMOTER'S Purse and Point
Fund, and other fees and monies received by NASCAR pursuant to this Agreement,
and to utilize the same to reimburse, in whole or in part, NASCAR as well as the
drivers and car owners, and each of them, for expenses incurred in connection
with the Event, which include but are not limited to salaries, transportation,
lodging, and payments to the pit crew. NASCAR's determination as to what is or
is not a proper expense or as to the manner or the amount of disbursement or as
to whom
Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
Page 6 of 7
<PAGE>
disbursement is made in this regard is binding on the PROMOTER, as well as on
all drivers and car owners entered in the event. Nothing in this paragraph or in
paragraphs 19, 20, 23, 36 or 37 shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect
any right of action by NASCAR for damages, or any other available remedy, for
breach of this Agreement.
(41) NASCAR may modify, alter, change or replace the name of the series of
which the Event is a part, at any time. In that event, PROMOTER shall use the
new name in all communications, advertising, publicity and promotion relating to
the Event.
(42) In the event of litigation arising out of the enforcement of this
Agreement, its terms and conditions, attorney's fees and costs shall be awarded
to the prevailing party.
(43) PROMOTER shall indemnify and hold NASCAR harmless from any and all
claims, allegations, demands, obligations, suits, actions, causes of action,
proceedings, rights, damages, and costs of any nature arising out of the Event
or this Agreement, unless such claim, allegation, demand, obligation, suit,
action, cause of action, proceeding, right, damage or cost arises solely out of
the act or omission of NASCAR. With respect to any matter falling within the
scope of the PROMOTER's obligation to defend and hold NASCAR harmless, NASCAR
shall be entitled to select counsel to represent it in such matter at PROMOTER's
expense, and that counsel's duties and obligations in all respects shall be to
NASCAR.
(44) Unless otherwise permitted herein, notice required by the Agreement
shall be given by facsimile/telecopy, and by overnight mail or other express
service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
TO NASCAR: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
P.O. Box 2875
Daytona Beach, Florida 32120-2875
TO PROMOTER: The Address set forth immediately below the name of the
PROMOTER first listed in the Sanction Application and
Agreement Form.
(45) This agreement shall be construed according to the laws of Florida and
may not be amended except in writing and signed by both parties. Venue shall lie
solely in Volusia County, Florida, and all parties hereto consent to service of
process by, and the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of, the courts in
and for Volusia County, Florida.
(46) The Sanction Application and Agreement Form, including Exhibits 1 and
2 thereto, constitutes the entire agreement between NASCAR and the PROMOTER. All
previous communications and negotiations between NASCAR and the PROMOTER,
whether oral or written, not contained herein are hereby withdrawn and annulled.
End of Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 1 to Sanction Application and Agreement Form
Page 7 of 7
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EXHIBIT 2
TO SANCTION APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FORM FOR THE
GATEWAY "300"
<TABLE>
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NASCAR and PROMOTER agree as follows:
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RACING PURSE................................................... [*]
TIME TRIALS.................................................... [*]
BONUS AWARDS................................................... [*]
NASCAR POINT FUND.............................................. [*]
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES, GRAND NATIONAL DIVISION CHAMPION.......... [*]
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES, GRAND NATIONAL DIVISION PLAN.............. [*]
WINNERS' CIRCLE AWARDS......................................... [*]
TELEVISION AWARDS....................................... To Be Determined**
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MINIMUM PROMOTER'S PURSE AND POINT FUND........................ [*]
NASCAR TELEVISION FEE................................... To Be Determined**
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TOTAL.......................................................... [*]
</TABLE>
* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The confidential
information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
confidential treatment sought.
** Upon execution of the Television Contract, this Sanction Application and
Agreement Form will be amended to include these amounts.
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 10.30
[LOGO OF UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB] [LOGO OF UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB]
UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB
Official Sanction Application
Under the Rules and Regulations of USAC
4910 West 16th Street Speedway, Indiana 46224 Area Code 317/247-5151
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Sanction No. Granted November 18, 1996
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(To be issued at USAC Office) (DATE)
The undersigned race organizer or organizing corporation does hereby apply for a
United States Auto Club Sanction to conduct and organize a USAC Racing Event.
If this application is approved by USAC the organizer(s) agree to abide by the
conditions stated herein or agreed to in any addendums thereof.
Date September 13-14, 1997 Time Day
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9/12-13/98 and 9/11-12/99
Place Memphis, Tennessee
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Name of Track Memphis Speedway Size 7/8 Mile Surface Asphalt
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Type of Event USAC Silver Crown Championship Series Event
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Program of Events Practice, Qualifying, Qualifying Race, 100 Mile Feature Event
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Guaranteed Purse [*] total plus contingencies as are applicable
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Total Purse to be Posted Above guaranteed amount plus posted accessory and
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lap prizes as are applicable.
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Race Organizer Mr. Christopher R. Pook, Memphis Motorsports Park LBGPA,
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3000 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806 (310) 981-2000 Fax (310) 981-2616
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Executed Sanction and Sanction Fee Sanction 12/10/96
Sanction Fee [*] Returnable to USAC by 1/2 Fee April 1, 1997
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1/2 Fee September 1, 1997
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APPLICATION FOR SANCTION IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY SANCTION FEE AND
NO CONTEST SHALL BE ADVERTISED AS A UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB EVENT UNTIL SANCTION
HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB, INC. (HEREIN SOMETIMES REFERRED
TO AS USAC OR UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB).
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In making application for sanction of this race by the United States Auto Club,
the undersigned (herein sometimes referred to as the organizer) hereby agrees to
be bound by each of the following terms, conditions and agreements:
1. Special Terms: A. This is a three year agreement as per dates above.
Guaranteed purse, payable to USA September 12, 1997
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Additional funds to USAC by September 12, 1997
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Divisional Point Fund [*]
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Participant Insurance Fee [*] (1996 Quote)
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Championship Appearance Money [*]
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Official Fees $ Included in sanction fee
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Official fees are payable a second time if officials are compelled to return
for an uncompleted or rescheduled event. The amount will be negotiated and
will be paid prior to the new schedule date.
The organizer will furnish USAC true copy of Insurance policy containing
minimum requirements specified in paragraph 15 by August 1, 1997.
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2. USAC shall have the exclusive right to contract out or to take or cause to
be taken by others, make, broadcast, rebroadcast, use, reproduce, transmit,
copyright, sell, license or otherwise dispose of, for any purpose
whatsoever, radio, television, pictures, sound, film and tape, motion
pictures, still photographs and sound of this racing event. If this race is
televised as a part of USAC's television contract, USAC shall divide and
apportion the net revenue received from the allocation for this race between
USAC, the organizer and the participants in accordance with the then
applicable distribution formula. Refer to Addendum "A" for final television
agreement between USAC and Memphis Motorsports Park.
3. The track herein named will be put in, and maintained in a suitable
condition and will be subject to an inspection and approval by USAC.
4. The organizer shall be responsible for issuing non-USAC restricted area
credentials to non-USAC licensed personnel to include press, radio, TV
personnel, and for race organizer employees directly involved in the conduct
of the race. USAC will issue restricted area credentials to USAC licensed
participant members, who possess current membership credentials, including
officials, owners, drivers, mechanics, corporate members, manufacturers'
representatives and accessory company personnel directly involved in the
race; also very important personnel such as prospective sponsors. USAC
issued credentials will be acceptable for entrance to restricted areas,
including pits. During the conduct of the race, including practice,
qualifications, and the race, the USAC chief steward has the authority over
and control of all personnel authorized to be on the track, in the pit, and
restricted areas, and may require the immediate removal from these areas
personnel who are not directly involved in the conduct of the race,
regardless of possession of issued credentials.
* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The
confidential information that has been omitted has been filed separately
with the SEC and Confidential treatment sought.
<PAGE>
5. The organizer will provide separate facilities for news media personnel and
for USAC official scoring personnel. The scoring and timing facility shall
be in a restricted area accessible only to authorized USAC officials. Timing
and scoring facilities must be approved by the director of timing and
scoring.
6. During the five calendar days prior to this racing event, if the organizer
permits the race track to be used by any of the cars or drivers entered in
this event, the track shall be open to all entrants of this racing event on
equal terms. The term "racing event" as used in this agreement shall mean
all official USAC sanctioned functions at the track in conjunction with this
race, beginning with the first day of USAC sanctioned practice.
7. USAC shall establish the date for close of entries after first conferring
with the organizer. Upon signature and return of the sanction agreement with
the sanction fee, car entry forms will be mailed by USAC in duplicate with
instructions to send both the organizer and USAC completed entry forms. USAC
and the organizer will advise each other of number of entries received and
when requested, will provide the other with duplicate of entries.
Participants shall be limited to those in good standing with USAC.
8. USAC will select the officials for the event herein described. The Chief
Steward and other officials are selected, who are not employees of USAC, are
Independent Contractors, but all such officials are agents of USAC in the
performance of their duties in connection with this racing events, and shall
not by reason thereof be excluded from coverage of any insurance secured by
the organizer for their benefit. USAC will furnish the race organizer a list
of officials for inclusion in the race program.
9. The chief steward named as such by USAC shall have the right to regulate
and/or alter the racing event as conditions warrant.
10. The race organizer shall be responsible for the organization of the racing
event. He shall provide all physical safety precautions for the race
participants at the racing facility and provide adequate track safety
equipment and personnel, including on site ambulance service for
transportation to local hospitals which complies with federal DOT standards
for the current year, emergency medical personnel as prescribed by USAC,
fire fighting equipment and rescue personnel as approved by USAC, wreckers,
track cleanup personnel and when applicable, push trucks. The decision of
the USAC Chief Steward and/or the USAC Director of Competition shall be
final as the adequacy of such safety precautions, equipment and personnel.
11. All prize money, sanction fees, point fund contributions and appearance fees
that are due in connection with this racing event are payable to USAC, Inc.
as described under special terms, Section 1., of this agreement. Unearned or
unexpended prize money shall be returned to the race organizer.
12. In addition to the amount prescribed as the race organizer's contribution to
the divisional point fund, USAC will withhold additional amounts from the
basic purse for deposit into the appropriate owners' and drivers' year-end
divisional point fund.
13. If the purse is established on a percentage of gross gate receipts, the
organizer will, upon completion of the race, on a form furnished by USAC,
provide an audit of all gate receipts (a manifest) to the USAC chief
steward, or the USAC director of competition, which will include, in detail,
number of tickets printed, category and serial number, gross ticket sales,
number of tickets remaining unused or unsold certification of amount of
excise taxes applicable. The ticket manifest and purse overage, if any will
be provided the USAC chief steward immediately following completion of the
race.
14. When applicable, as may be indicated under special terms, Section 1.,
"Participant Insurance Fee", the race organizer agrees to pay to USAC an
assigned fee which will be applied to the premium for the USAC participant
accident insurance plan. In consideration therefor, USAC agrees to provide
accident insurance covering all properly registered Drivers, Entrants, Crew
Members, Officials and other designated personnel, participating in this
event including business visitors who are assigned proper non-transferable
restricted area credentials.
15. The organizer has secured or will secure liability insurance against any and
all liability, including liability resulting from negligence, and all costs
and expenses, including attorneys fees, incurred in defense thereof, arising
out of or as a result of this or any other event held in conjunction with
the USAC sanctioned racing event and such insurance shall include:
A minimum of $ 1,000,000.00 , for each
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occurrence, combined bodily injury and property damage for each accident,
or the limits contained in the race organizer's insurance policy or
policies, whichever is greater.
USAC, the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS),
the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), if this event is FIA
listed, and their directors, officials, official representatives, employees
and executive officers must be named as additional insureds on all such
insurance policies. However, nothing herein shall require the organizer to
insure participants in this racing event against liability from claims
against such participants arising out of or as a result of this racing
event.
No later than twenty (20) days before the racing event, the organizer shall
submit to USAC true copies of insurance showing that insurance policies
containing these minimum requirements have been issued. The true copies of
insurance should also contain provisions stating that in the event of
cancellation of any policy, a reduction in the limits of liability of the
policy or a reduction in the coverage of the policy, at least ten (10) days
written notice of such changes prior to the racing event will be given to
USAC by certified or registered mail, at 4910 West 16th Street, Speedway,
Indiana 46224. Copies of insurance policies must be provided, unless covered
in the original insurance policy, for rescheduled race dates.
16. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United
States Auto Club, its directors, officials, official representatives,
employees and executive officers from any and all liability, including
liability resulting from negligence, and all costs and expenses, including
attorney's fees, incurred in defense thereof, asserted or imposed upon the
United States Auto Club, its directors, officials, official representatives,
employees and executive officers, arising out of or as a result of this
racing event.
17. If, at the closing date for entries, official entries specified on the
official USAC entry form for the starting field for the feature racing
event, the organizer shall have the right to cancel within three (3) days
after the date on which entries are closed. If the organizer under these
circumstances exercises his cancellation right, he will be entitled to the
return of the sanction fee. Cancellation of the sanctioned racing event by
the organizer for any other reason, however, will be cause for the organizer
to forfeit the sanction fee plus being liable for actual damages. If there
is an unexpected cancellation of the racing event due to a "force majeure"
or "act of God," as determined exclusively by USAC, then the sanction fee
will be returned to the organizer.
18. The undersigned understands and agrees that the connection of USAC with the
promotion of this racing event is purely advisory; that its rules and
regulations are promulgated for the improvement and stabilization of
automotive competition; and that USAC is a non-profit corporation. The
undersigned agrees to be bound by the Official Competition Rules of USAC and
by any modifications thereof, and, in consideration of the granting of this
sanction, releases and discharges USAC and its respective officials and
representatives from all liability for personal injuries that may be
received, and from all claims and demands for damages to real and personal
property or to any person, growing out of or resulting from this racing
event, whether caused by any construction or condition of any track or
tracks, equipment, cars or devices, or resulting from any act or failure of
any official in connection with this racing event, UNLESS SUCH ACT OR
FAILURE IS AN INTENTIONAL WRONG ON THE PART OF ANY SUCH OFFICIAL.
19. All announcements, advertising, publicity material, supplemental
regulations, programs, and official communications in connection with this
racing event, shall be conspicuously marked with the phrase "sanctioned by
USAC," or words to that effect, and shall display the registered mark of
USAC in the form submitted to the organizer by USAC.
20. Violation of any of the provisions of this sanction agreement or any
applicable USAC rules shall be cause for cancellation of the sanctioned
racing event by USAC, forfeiture of the sanction fee and all other fees and
contributions paid by the organizer to USAC, plus liability of the organizer
for damages.
SPECIAL TERMS: Race organizer agrees to pay USAC [*] participant insurance fee.
USAC will issue all participant credentials and return fees from same to race
organizer. Returned fees shall not include entry fees, license or member
registration. Under provisions of paragraph 15 of this agreement, the race
organizer shall include the United States Auto Club, its Directors, Officers,
Official Representatives, Employees, Executive Officers, U.S. Tobacco Company,
Canon USA, Inc., Wynn Oil Company, STP Div. First Brands Corp., Hoosier Racing
Tire Corp., Race Tire America, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,
Bridgestone/Firestone, True Value and Stoops Freightliner, Inc. as additional
insured parties on all required liability policies.
USAC APPROVAL
APPLICANT Memphis Speedway
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SANCTION NUMBER GRANTED AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE /s/ Christopher R. Pook
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DATE TITLE CEO
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE 12/16/96
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SANCTION APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILLED IN AND SIGNED IN TRIPLICATE, WITH ALL
THREE COPIES FORWARDED TO THE UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB, 4910 WEST 16TH STREET,
SPEEDWAY, INDIANA 46224. WHEN SANCTION IS APPROVED, ONE COPY WILL BE SIGNED BY
AN AUTHORIZED USAC REPRESENTATIVE AND RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZER. ALL SANCTION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NECESSARY SANCTION FEE.
* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The confidential
information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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EXHIBIT 10.31
[LOGO OF ARCA] Sanction (Please do not write in this space)
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Agreement Date Received Sanction No.
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Application Sanction Issued Denied
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TO: By
P.O. Box 5217 ----------------------------------------
Toledo, Ohio 43611 (Signature and Title)
ARCA Chief Steward assigned
TYPE OF EVENT:
National Championship Stock Cars
Separate application required for each event.
THE UNDERSIGNED PROMOTER AND OPERATING CORPORATION ("PROMOTER AND OPERATING
CORPORATION" AS USED HEREIN MEANS AND INCLUDES ALL UNDERSIGNED (1) PROMOTERS,
ACTING INDIVIDUALLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH OTHER. (2) OPERATING
CORPORATIONS, ACTING INDIVIDUALLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH OTHER, AND/OR (3)
PROMOTERS AND OPERATING CORPORATIONS, ACTING SOLELY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH
OTHER) HEREBY APPLY FOR A SANCTION TO CONDUCT AND PROMOTE AN ARCA
BONDO/MAR-HYDE SERIES EVENT
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AND, IF THIS APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED AND APPROVED BY ARCA, THE UNDERSIGNED
PROMOTER AND OPERATING CORPORATION AGREE, IN CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH ACCEPTANCE
AND APPROVAL TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
TRACK Memphis Motorsports Park LOCATION Memphis, Tennessee
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PROMOTER and
OPERATING CORPORATION Memphis International PHONE 310-981-2600
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Motorsports Corporation
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ADDRESS 3000 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach California 90806
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EVENT DISTANCE 150 miles TRACK LENGTH .875 mile PAVED OR DIRT Paved
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EVENT DATE Sept. 14, 1997 STATING TIME TBA POSTPONED DATE Next clear day
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(See paragraph N, on the reverse hereof)
Time Trial date(s) and hours: Practice date(s) and hours:
Proposed schedule:
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Sat. Sept. 13; Sun. Sep. 14
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7 a.m. Registration TBA 150-Mile Race
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12 noon Practice (All scheduled activities to be coordinated
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3 p.m. Talladega Pole Award with Memphis Motorsports USAC)
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Qualifying
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PROMOTER
PURSE and POINT FUND TOTAL [*] SANCTION FEE Included
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1. Exhibit 1, on the reverse hereof, is made a part hereof.
2. It is understood that this is an application until accepted and approved
in writing by ARCA.
3. Deposits are non-refundable once an application is accepted.
A. All promotional references to event (including news releases, brochures,
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advertisements, PA announcements, etc.) to be as follows: ARCA
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Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series.
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B. Provide best vantage point for race team spotters/ARCA scoring section.
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C. [*] general admission tickets for official ARCA sponsor 30 days prior to
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event.
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D. Spectator liability insurance policy must name ARCA and ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde
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Series additional insureds.
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E. Payment schedule: 10% at signing; remainder day of race.
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F. ARCA retains pit fees for all ARCA race teams/competitors.
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G. Other divisions in competition: USAC Silver Crown.
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ARCA reserves broadcast rights to all of its sanctioned events unless
otherwise agreed in writing by addendum to this sanction agreement.
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4. ARCA will retain all entry fee and inspection fee money; and provide car
inspectors and supply and distribute entry blanks.
Submitted this 25 day of November , 19 96
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Operating Corporation ( ) Memphis International
Promoter ( ) Motorsports Corporation
Witness /s/ Gemma A. Bannon By /s/ Christopher R. Pook
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Promoter and Officer of Operating
Corporation Title
(Please see reverse)
Accepted and approved:
AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Witness /s/ Joe Wells By /s/ Ronald A. Drager Date 12-23-96
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Authorized Signature
* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The confidential
information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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Exhibit 1
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In connection with the event provided for herein, the Promotor and
Operating Corporation agree as follows:
A. The term "event" as used herein shall include the event designated on the
reverse hereof, as well as all time trials, practice runs and rain or postponed
dates related thereto; and
B. To pay to ARCA at P.O. Box 5217, Toledo, Ohio 43611, not later than Sept.
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14, 1997, by cashier's check, telegraph money order or by transfer of funds,
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any and all purse and point fund monies, sanction fee, officials' fees, and fire
truck and scoring clock rentals and any other monies due ARCA for the event, as
provided on the reverse hereof. It is expressly understood and agreed that if
said monies and fees are not paid to ARCA in the manner and by the time provided
above, ARCA shall have the option to (1) declare this sanction agreement
cancelled, in which circumstance the parties hereto will be relieved from any
further liability or responsibility hereunder, or (2) to enforce collection of
the said monies and fees by suit or action, in which circumstance Promoter and
Operating Corporation shall pay all costs incurred by ARCA in connection
therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees; and
C. To obtain and maintain at their expense (1) public liability insurance for
spectator liability and property damage with a minimum combined single limit of
$5,000,000. per occurrence for the event AND (2) public liability insurance for
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promoter's legal liability, pit and track liability, and product liability
insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $5,000,000 per occurrence for
the event, with an approved insurance company, and further,
to deliver to ARCA at Toledo, Ohio 43611, no later than Aug. 14, 1997 a
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certified true copy of any and all public liability and promoter's legal
liability insurance policies in force for the event, regardless of total amount
of coverage, but not less than the minimum coverage stated above, in which the
ARCA, its drivers, car owners, mechanics, officials, officers, directors,
shareholders, agents, employees and sponsors are named as insureds or additional
insureds on all said policies, including any policies for coverage in excess of
the minimum coverage stated above, it being expressly understood that this
application and, if accepted and approved, sanction is not valid unless the
insurance policies described above with the minimum coverage stated above are
delivered to ARCA by the date provided above; and, it being further understood,
that, if the Promoter and Operating Corporation fail to maintain said policies
described above with the minimum coverage stated above in effect throughout the
event, ARCA may cancel this sanction without notice to either the Promoter or
Operating Corporation; and
D. To post at the track the prize money payoff schedule for the event in
advance of the event for the benefit of contestants; and
E. That only those individuals approved by ARCA (including but not necessarily
limited to drivers and pit crews, necessary fire, wrecker, ambulance and
security crews) shall have access to or be allowed in the pit or garage areas
during the event, and the Promoter and Operating Corporation shall provide
sufficient security personnel in the pit and garage areas to enforce this
provision at all times during the event, and
F. That all wrecker and ambulance crewman utilized in connection with the
event will be of age and will have filed with ARCA a completed ARCA Benefit Plan
Registration; and
G. To display in all advertising (including, but not limited to, news releases
and brochures) relating to the event the phrase "ARCA Sanctioned" and the
following registered marks:
[LOGO OF ARCO] [LOGO OF BONDO]
H. That, while cars are engaged in competition, times trials or practice on
the track in connection with the event, there will be a flagman on the starter's
stand and adequate fire fighting equipment, ambulance service, wrecker services,
emergency crews and cleanup crews, on hand in an operating position, all at the
expense of the Promoter and Operating Corporation; and
I. That this application and sanction shall be construed according to the laws
of Ohio and may not be amended except with the prior written approval of ARCA;
and
J. To furnish adequate facilities for use of ARCA personnel during the event,
including but not limited to facilities for pit gate registration, garage
registration, scoring, car inspection, and prize money payoff as well as tower
facilities for race director; and
K. That the event shall be conduction in accordance with the ARCA Rules as
they may be amended from time to time, and that ARCA reserves the right to
cancel this sanction, if accepted and approved by ARCA at any time for failure
of the Promoter or Operating Corporation to abide by the ARCA Rules, as they may
be amended from time to time, and the terms of this sanction, by so notifying
Promoter or Operating Corporation in writing; and
L. That this sanction is not transferable or assignable; and
M. That if the event is postponed or cancelled for any reason (other than a
strike, war, declaration of a state of national emergency, acts of God or the
public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter and
Operating Corporation), without either (1) the prior written approval of ARCA or
(2) during the event, the prior oral approval of ARCA official in charge of the
event, or if ARCA cancels this sanction, if accepted and approved by ARCA, due
to the Promoter or Operating Corporations' failure to comply with the ARCA
Rules, ARCA may elect to retain all or any part of the price monies, fees, and
rental monies received pursuant to this sanction and to utilize same to
reimburse, in whole or in part, ARCA as well as the drivers and the car owners
entered in the postponed or cancelled event, and each of them, for "expenses"
incurred by ARCA drivers and car owner, and each of them, in connection with the
event, which include but are not limited to salaries, transportation, lodging,
and payments to pit crew. ARCA's determination as to what is or is not a proper
"expense" or as to the manner or the amount of disbursement or as to whom
disbursement is made in this regard is binding on the Promoter and Operating
Corporation, as well as all drivers and car owner entered in the event "(Nothing
in this paragraph shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect any right of
action by ARCA or breach of this agreement.)"; and
N. That any Postponed Date, except that shown on the reverse hereof, is not
binding on ARCA until approved in writing by ARCA in Toledo, Ohio; and
O. To assume and perform all business responsibilities except as otherwise
provided herein, including but not limited to business organization,
promotional activities, management, marketing, general business affairs, selling
tickets, track operation, and accommodations of the press; and further agree
that ARCA disclaims any warranty, express or implied, as to the potential
success of the event or as to the number or identity of automobiles or drivers
taking part in the event; and
P. That promoter will not schedule any ancillary events or activities on the
same day as any registration, inspection, practice, time trial or other event
date shown on this Application and Sanction without first obtaining written
approval from ARCA. The ancillary events or activities covered by this
subparagraph include, but are not limited to, non-ARCA sanctioned races, thrill
shows, live performances and/or helicopter rides.
Q. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to place ARCA in the
relationship of a partner or joint venturer with the Promoter and/or Operating
Corporation, and neither Promoter nor Operating Corporation shall have any power
to obligate or bind ARCA in any manner whatsoever other than as specifically
provided for herein; and
R. That any notice shall be given hereunder if duly sent by registered mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To ARCA addressed to P.O. Box 5217, Toledo, Ohio 43611.
To Promoter and/or Operating Corporation addressed to the address
set forth immediately below the name of the Promoter and Operating
Corporation on the reverse hereof; and
S. Promoter represents and warrants to ARCA that it has sole control of the
track and the premises upon which the track is located, including all facilities
thereon, and that promoter has full authority to conduct the event thereon as
provided for herein.
T. Promoter will at its expense furnish all facilities, personnel, equipment,
and services for accommodating and controlling the public during the event, for
whose safety and comfort the promoter is solely responsible and liable.
U. Promoter will at its expense provide during the event the track, race
course, and facilities in good repair and ready for use by competitors and
officials, and the promoter shall permit ARCA and its Insurance Broker (or its
designated representative) to inspect the track, race course and/or facilities
before, during and after the event.
V. The foregoing, including the reverse hereof, is the agreement between the
parties hereto (ARCA, Promoter and Operating Corporation), and it is agreed and
distinctly understood that all previous communications and negotiations between
ARCA, Promoter and Operating Corporation, either verbal or written, not herein
contained, are hereby withdrawn and annulled.
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EXHIBIT 10.32
GROUND LEASE
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THIS LEASE made and entered into as of this 7th day of February, 1997,
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by and between LAND TRUST NO. 898 MAGNA BANK, TRUSTEE, formerly GRANITE
CITY NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and GATEWAY
INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS CORPORATION, a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of Illinois, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee."
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WITNESSETH:
FACTS, Lessor is the owner of certain unimproved real property consisting
of approximately 14.285 acres more or less located in the City of Madison,
County of St. Clair, State of Illinois. The tract of land lies east of Madison
Street and is the crosshatched area as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof. This unimproved real property is hereinafter referred to as
the "Premises."
Lessee desires to lease the Premises from Lessor on the following
covenants and conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein, agree as follows:
1. Lease of Premises.
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Lessor does herewith lease the Premises to the Lessee for the term and
on the covenants and conditions and for the rental as set forth in this Lease.
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2. Use of Premises.
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The Premises may be used by the Lessee only for a parking lot and
storage area during the term of the Lease.
3. Term.
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The term of this Lease shall be for a period of five (5) years
starting on the 1st day of March, 1997, and terminating on the last day of
February, 2001 ("Initial Term").
4. Rental.
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Lessee shall pay to Lessor an annual rental during the term of this
Lease in the sum of [*] payable in equal monthly installments of [*] starting on
March 1, 1997, and a like sum on the first day of each following month with last
monthly payment payable on February 1, 2001.
5. Taxes and Assessments.
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Lessee shall pay when due, or reimburse Owner upon demand, if the same
are levied against Owner, before delinquency, any and all taxes, assessments,
license fees, and public charges, of whatever kind or nature, levied or assessed
by any governmental authority against the Premises or the Lessee's business on
the Leased Premises or based upon the Lessee's leasehold improvements or any
other personal property on the Premises. In the event the Premises are not
separately assessed but are a part of a larger parcel for assessment purposes,
then the Lessee shall prorate and pay a fractional amount due on total amount of
land in the entire assessed parcel. The numerator of the fraction shall be the
square footage of the Premises and the denominator shall be the square footage
of the assessed Parcel, for the tax year in which the Lease
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* Indicates certain confidential information has been omitted. The confidential
information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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commences or terminates. The tax charge to the Lessee shall be prorated. The
real estate taxes assessed in Illinois are payable in the year after the year in
which they are assessed. Upon the termination of the Lease the Lessee shall, on
the first day of the last month of the Lease, pay the taxes for the short year
of termination based upon the previous years assessment.
6. Utilities. Other Services.
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Lessee shall pay for all utility and other services provided and used
in the Premises. All utilities and other services shall be contracted for in the
name of Lessee and billed to Lessee. Lessee shall post any required bond or
security.
7. Indemnity, Liability Insurance, Casualty Insurance.
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7.1 Lessee will indemnify and save Lessor harmless from and against any
and all claims, suits, actions and damages arising during the term of this Lease
for any personal injury, loss of life or damage to property, sustained in or
about the Premises and any improvements constructed thereon by Lessee, and which
results from Lessee's conduct of its business and/or the occupancy of the
Premises by Lessee, its agents, guests or invitees. Lessor agrees to give Lessee
reasonable notice of any action or claim which has or may be instituted against
Lessor by reason of any such claim, and to permit Lessee, if Lessee so elects,
at its own cost and expense, to engage counsel of its own choice and participate
in the defense of any such action.
7.2 Lessee agrees throughout the term of this Lease to maintain public
liability, property damage, and parking lot insurance covering the Premises in
limits of not less than One
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Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limited bodily injury insurance
and property damage insurance. Further, the Lessee shall maintain during the
term of this Lease an umbrella policy in the amount of another One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Lessor shall be named as additional insured on all such
liability insurance. Lessee shall furnish to the Lessor a certificate evidencing
the parties insured and the type of insurance and the policy limits.
7.3 The insurance policies and certificates shall include a covenant that
at least thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation, change, modification or
renewal of the insurance policy, the insurance company shall give written notice
to Lessor. All insurance required under this paragraph shall be with insurance
companies authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, and shall have an
equivalent to a Best's financial rating of V or higher and a policyholder's
rating of at least A.
8. Development of Premises.
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8.1 Lessee shall at its costs develop the Premises so that it may
effectively be used as a parking lot. The Lessor agrees that starting January 1,
1997, the Lessee shall have the right to enter upon the Premises to grade, level
and lay down surfaces adequate for parking, provided that the indemnity
insurance called for in paragraph 7 above is in effect during this period of two
months before the start of the Initial Term of this Lease.
8.2 All improvements placed on the Premises shall be subject to the terms
of this Lease and title to the improvements
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shall vest in Lessor and, upon the termination of the Lease, the improvements
shall become the property of Lessor.
9. Repairs and Maintenance.
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Lessee agrees that it will, at its sole cost, keep and maintain the
Premises in a good state of repair and in a safe condition.
10. Compliance with Laws.
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Lessee shall, during the term of this Lease, at its own expense,
reasonably and promptly observe and comply with all laws, orders, regulations,
rules, ordinances and requirements of the Federal, State, County, City and other
municipal governments, or any subdivisions thereof, having jurisdiction over the
Premises and Lessee's operations. Lessee agrees to pay all costs, expenses,
claims, fines, penalties and losses that may arise out of or be imposed because
of the failure of Lessee to comply therewith.
11. Subletting and Assignment.
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This Lease is not assignable by Lessee, nor shall the Premises or any
part thereof be sublet, used or permitted to be used for any purpose other than
above set forth without the written consent of Lessor. If this Lease is assigned
or the Premises or any part thereof sublet without the written consent of
Lessor, this Lease may, by such unauthorized act, be canceled at the option of
Lessor. Any assignment of this Lease or subletting of the Premises or any part
thereof with the written consent of Lessor shall not operate to release Lessee
from the fulfillment on Lessee's part of the covenants and agreements herein
contained to be performed by
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said Lessee, nor authorize any subsequent assignment or subletting without the
written consent of Lessor.
12. Lessor's Right to Cure Defaults.
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If Lessee shall default in the performance of any of the agreements
herein contained, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, perform the same
for the account of Lessee. Any amount paid or expense or liability incurred by
Lessor in the performance of any such matter for the account of Lessee shall be
deemed to be additional rent and the same (together with interest thereon at the
rate of one and one-quarter percent (1-1/4%) per month from the date upon which
any such expense shall have been incurred) may, at the option of Lessor, be
added to any rent then due or thereafter falling due hereunder.
13. Eminent Domain.
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If any part of the Premises shall be taken or condemned for public or
quasi-public use, and a part thereof remains which is susceptible of occupation
hereunder, the Lease shall, as to the part so taken, terminate as of the date
title shall vest in the condemnor, and the rent payable hereunder shall be
adjusted so that Lessee shall be required to pay for the remainder of the term
only such portion of such rent as the square footage of the part remaining after
condemnation bears to the square footage of the entire Premises at the date of
condemnation. If all of the Premises be taken or condemned, or such part thereof
so that there does not remain a portion susceptible for occupation hereunder,
then this Lease shall thereupon terminate. All compensation awarded by reason of
a condemnation or taking of the
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Premises shall belong to Lessor and Lessee shall have no claim thereto, and
Lessee hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to Lessor any right to
compensation or damages to which Lessee may become entitled during the term
hereof by reason of any condemnation. For special provisions of recoupment of
money spent by Lessee for improvements to the Premises, see Paragraph 23.2
14. Quiet Enjoyment.
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Lessor hereby covenants that Lessee, upon paying the rent as herein
reserved and performing all the covenants and agreements herein contained on the
part of Lessee, shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the
Premises hereby demised without hinderance or interruption by Lessor or by
anyone claiming lawfully or equitably by, through or under Lessor.
15. Mechanics' Liens.
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Lessee agrees that if mechanics' liens shall attach to the Premises or
any part thereof, based upon work performed by Lessee or materials furnished or
work done by Lessee during the term of this Lease, Lessee will pay or discharge
the same within ten (10) days after Lessee receives notice of said lien by
Lessor, if so notified, or by the party filing such lien, or secure Lessor by
posting security or an indemnity bond satisfactory to Lessor.
16. No Representation by Lessor.
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Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has made no representation with
respect to the physical condition of the Premises, or that they may be used for
any purpose other than as stated herein and Lessee takes the Premises in an "AS
IS" condition.
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17. No Waiver.
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No waiver of any covenant or condition in this Lease contained or of
any breach of any such covenant or condition, shall be taken to constitute a
waiver of any subsequent breach of such covenant or condition, or to justify or
authorize the nonobservance, on any other occasion, of the same, or of any other
covenant or condition hereof, nor shall the acceptance of rent by Lessor at a
time when Lessee is in default under any covenant or condition hereof be
construed as a waiver of such default, or of Lessor's right to terminate this
Lease on account of such existing default. It is the express understanding and
agreement of the parties that if at any time Lessee should be in default in any
of the covenants and conditions of this Lease, an acceptance by Lessor of rent
accruing under this Lease during the continuance of such default shall not be
construed as a waiver of such default, but that Lessor may, at any time
thereafter, in case such default continues, forfeit and terminate this Lease, on
account of such default, or exercise any of its other remedies, in the manner
herein provided.
18. Default by Lessee.
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18.1 In the event that Lessee shall default,
(a) in the payment of rent when due, and such default shall continue
for a period of ten (10) days after written notice of failure to pay such amount
has been given by Lessor to Lessee;
(b) in the performance of any of the other terms, conditions,
covenants or provisions of this Lease, and any such
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default shall continue for more than twenty (20) days after written notice of
such failure by Lessor to Lessee, or if, by reason of the nature of such
default, it cannot with reasonable diligence be corrected within twenty (20)
days, then, if Lessee shall not commence to correct such default within said
twenty (20) days and thereafter prosecute the work of correcting the same with
reasonable diligence; or
18.2 If the Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or a
receiver or an assignee for its property shall be appointed in any proceeding
other than a bankruptcy proceeding, then Lessor may in addition to any other
rights or remedies provided by law pursue any one or more of the following
remedies:
(a) Terminate this Lease by serving upon Lessee a written notice
stating that the term hereof shall expire upon a date specified in said notice.
The date shall not be less than ten (10) days after the date of the giving of
such notice by Lessor to Lessee, and the term of this Lease shall thereupon
expire upon the date so specified. Lessor shall be entitled to and may demand
immediate possession of the Premises, any other notice or demand being hereby
waived.
(b) Enter and take possession of the Premises. Lessor may expel or
remove Lessee and any other person who may be occupying the Premises or any part
thereof, without terminating this Lease and without relieving Lessee from its
obligation to pay rent. Lessor may then relet the Premises in the name of Lessor
or Lessee at any rental readily obtainable, and if such rent exceeds the rent
then paid by Lessee, Lessor may retain the difference. If
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such rental is less than the rent paid by Lessee, Lessee shall pay
to Lessor upon demand the deficiency.
18.3 In the event Lessee seeks relief under Title 11 of
the United States Code, then the rights, duties and obligations of
Lessee and Lessor shall be governed by 11 U.S.C. (S)(S)365 and 502 or
as the same may be amended or modified.
19. Notices.
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Any notice by Lessor to Lessee or by Lessee to Lessor shall be in
writing, and shall be given by depositing said notice in any United States Post
Office or Post Office Box for mail and sent postage prepaid, certified mail,
return receipt requested, addressed to the respective parties at their address
stated below. The notice shall be deemed received by the other party two (2)
business days after the postmark date of the notice. If either party changes
their address, notice shall be given of such change by the method set forth.
After the receipt of such notice, the new address shall be used instead of the
address previously given.
If to Lessor, addressed to:
Mr. Ray Pratt
Pratt Partnership
c/o Gateway Midstate Truck Plaza
699 State Route 203
East St. Louis, Illinois 62201
(or such other address as may be designated
by Seller by like notice); and
If to Lessee, addressed to:
Gateway International Motorsports Corporation
700 Raceway Boulevard
P. O. Box 200
Madison, Illinois 62060-0200
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20. Return of Premises.
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Upon the termination of this Lease or upon the termination of Lessee's
right of possession to the Premises, Lessee shall return the Premises to Lessor
in the same condition as when received, together with any improvements placed
thereon by the Lessee. Lessee shall not have the right to remove any of said
improvements made by Lessee to the Premises without the consent of Lessor.
Lessee shall be obligated to remove all equipment, personal property and trade
fixtures upon the termination of this Lease when requested to do so by Lessor.
21. Attorney's Fees.
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In the event it becomes necessary for either party to employ an
attorney because of the default of any provisions of this Lease by the other
party, then all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
whether or not suit is filed, so incurred by the non-defaulting party shall be
paid by the defaulting party.
22. Successors and Assigns.
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The covenants, conditions and agreements contained in this Lease shall
bind and inure to the benefit of Lessor and Lessee and their respective
successors, assigns, and representatives.
23. Entrance and Access.
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23.1 The Lessor shall provide at its cost access to the Premises from
Madison Street with a road at least 18 feet wide, surfaced with aggregate.
Lessor shall, during the term of the Lease, keep the roadway in a good state of
repair and passable.
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The Lessor shall have the right to select the location of such roadway and may
move the roadway, provided that during the term of the Lease there shall be at
least one roadway entrance to the Premises leased.
23.2 The Lessee prior to using the Premises contemplates expending an
amount not exceeding $49,000.00 for fill, aggregate, labor and fencing to make
the Premises fit for parking. The total amount expended by the Lessee for fill,
aggregate, labor and fencing during the period from January 1, 1997, through
July 1, 1997, shall be accumulated and the copies of bills for such shall be
presented to the Lessor. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 3 hereof,
the Lessor reserves the right to terminate the Lease at any time after two years
(March 1, 1999). In the event the Lease is terminated after March 1, 1999 by
the Lessor or by condemnation at any time during the Lease term, the Lessor
agrees to pay the Lessee a sum of money computed on the following basis:
The total cost of the fill, aggregate, labor and fencing, but in no event more
than $49,000.00, shall be divided by 1825 (365x5) and the resultant figure shall
be multiplied by the number of days remaining of the term of the Lease after
possession of the Premises is turned over to the Lessor. The amount of money
computed as set forth in this paragraph shall be paid to the Lessee by the
Lessor within ten days of the delivery of possession of the Premises to the
Lessor. In the event that the condemnation is a partial taking, the Lessor shall
pay to the Lessee a sum computed as set forth herein but reduced by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the square footage taken and the denominator of which
is the total
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square footage of the Premises. No sums of money will be paid by the Lessor to
the Lessee if the Lessor terminates the Lease due to the default of the Lessee
pursuant to Paragraph 18.
23.3 The Lessor agrees that if the beneficial owner of the Premises (the
Pratt Partnership) receives a bona fide offer to purchase the property leased
from any person, company, corporation or partnership not affiliated with Gateway
Midstate Truck Plaza or the Pratt family, and the Pratt Partnership or owner of
the Property is willing to sell the property at that price and on the terms
offered, then it shall give written notice to the Lessee and grant to the Lessee
the right to purchase the property on the same terms and conditions as the bona
fide offer. The Lessee shall have thirty (30) days to give notice to The Pratt
Partnership that it is willing to purchase the property on the same terms and
conditions as the bona fide offer and shall have another thirty (30) days after
giving notice of its intent to purchase the property to close the transaction.
24. Hazardous Materials.
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24.1 From and after the commencement of this Lease, Lessee shall not cause
or permit any Hazardous Material (as hereafter defined) to be brought upon, kept
or used in or about the Premises by Lessee, its agents, employees, contractors
or invitees, without the prior written consent of Lessor. The Lessor shall
indemnify and hold the Lessee harmless from cost or expense incurred by the
Lessee caused by hazardous materials found on the Premises which were placed
there prior to the term of this Lease. The Lessee, to secure the benefit of this
hold harmless provision, agrees that it
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shall immediately give written notice of any claim made against it due to
hazardous material on the Premises. It shall give the Lessor the opportunity to
defend the claim at Lessor's cost prior to spending any sums of money in
defense of the claim.
24.2 As used herein, the term "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous or
toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local
governmental authority, the State of Illinois or the United States Government.
The term "Hazardous Material" includes, without limitation, any material or
substance which is (i) defined as a "hazardous waste" under Section 260.360 of
the Illinois Revised Statutes, (ii) petroleum, (iii) asbestos, (iv) designated
as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 311 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317), (v) defined as a "hazardous
waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Federal Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq. (42 U.S.C. Section 6903), or (vi)
defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
et seq. (42 U.S.C. Section 9601).
25. Entire Agreement.
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This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto with
respect to the Lease and use of the Premises, and this Lease may not be amended,
modified, released or discharged, in whole or in part, except by an instrument
in writing signed by the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties here entered into this Lease as of the
day and year first above written.
LESSOR: LESSEE:
LAND TRUST NO. 898 MAGNA TRUST CO, GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEE, formerly FIRST MOTORSPORTS CORPORATION, a
GRANITE CITY NATIONAL BANK Illinois corporation
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By: /s/ Albert G. Hudzik By: /s/ Christopher R. Pook
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Albert G. Hudzik, Vice President Christopher R. Pook
CEO
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EXHIBIT 10.33
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 27th day of January
1997, by and between GATEWAY NATIONAL GOLF, LLC, a Missouri limited
liability company having an address at Crowley Financial Corporation, 955
Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis, Missouri 63141 (hereinafter
referred to as "Lessor"), and GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS CORPORATION, an
Illinois Corporation, with offices at 558 North Highway 203, Madison (East St.
Louis mailing address), Illinois, 62201 (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee");
WITNESSETH that Lessor and Lessee do hereby covenant and agree that Lessor
does hereby lease to the Lessee and Lessee does hereby hire and rent from the
Lessor, in accordance with the following terms and conditions, a certain portion
of land, comprising twenty (20) acres more or less, located in St. Clair and
Madison Counties, Illinois, the configuration of which is depicted on the survey
segment attached hereto as Exhibit A, together with such additional land,
designated by Lessor, as may from time to time be required to provide Lessee
with a total of 3,000 parking spaces as described herein (collectively referred
to herein as the "leased premises"), all to be acquired by Lessor as set forth
in Section l(a) hereof
1. TERM.
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(a) Term of Lease. The term of this Lease shall commence on the date Lessor
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acquires fee simple title to the leased premises, which date shall occur, if at
all, not later than April 1, 1997, and terminate at midnight on the thirty-first
(31st) day of December, 2007. In the event Lessor fails to acquire such title on
or before April 1, 1997, for any reason, this Lease shall be null and void and
neither party shall have any further obligation or liability to the other.
(b) Renewal. Provided Lessee is not in default at the time of exercise or
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on the effective date of the extension, Lessee is granted the option to renew
this Lease for four (4) additional consecutive terms of five (5) years each, on
the same terms and conditions as are contained herein, provided that prior to
the expiration of the initial term or each renewal term, as the case may be,
lessee shall give to lessor notice in writing of its election to so extend,
mailed at least one hundred eighty (180) days before the expiration of the
initial term or each renewal term, as the case may be. Once delivered, Lessee's
notice of extension shall be irrevocable. Any termination of the Lease or
failure to extend the term in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph
shall operate to extinguish all remaining renewal options.
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(c) State of Title. This Lease and Lessee's rights to utilize the leased
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premises is subject and subordinate in all respects to all matters and
conditions of record affecting the leased premises and to the rights of the
Illinois Department of Transportation.
(d) Use of Leased Premises During Term. Lessee shall have the right, on a
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guaranteed basis, to use the leased premises for parking for Lessee's business
for up to three (3) two-day periods (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday,
sometimes herein referred to as a "weekend") during calendar year 1997 and up to
four (4) two-day periods during calendar year 1998 and each subsequent calendar
year during the term. Lessee shall have the right, on the basis of Lessor's
prior written approval, as set forth below, to utilize the leased premises for
parking during any additional day during the term. In order to reserve the
leased premises on a guaranteed basis, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor written
notice of Lessee's reservation of the leased premises at least one hundred
eighty (180) days prior to the requested use date, and Lessee must specify in
such notice that the requested use is to be guaranteed. If Lessee fails to
specify that the requested use is to be guaranteed by Lessor, Lessor may refuse
to reserve the leased premises for such requested date or, if Lessor does so
reserve the leased premises, Lessor may count the requested date as one of
Lessee's guaranteed weekends. Reservations requested on less than the required
one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice may be granted in the
discretion of Lessor. If Lessee fails to utilize Lessee's allotment of
guaranteed dates, such guaranteed use will not carry over to the next calendar
year. Guaranteed dates may only be reserved on the basis of an entire two-day
period. In the event Lessee is unable to use a guaranteed date due to rain or
other inclement weather (a "rain date"), Lessee may reserve the next succeeding
Monday as a guaranteed use date, provided Lessee has not actually opened the
parking lot for customers on the rain date. If Lessee specifies a two-day period
as a guaranteed set of dates, then the next succeeding Sunday or Monday, as the
case may be, shall be automatically reserved as a guaranteed rain date.
2. RENT. Lessee shall pay to Lessor at the address of Lessor set forth
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herein, without setoff, deduction or withholding of any kind, the following
rent:
a. 1997 - In consideration of the right of Lessee to park 3,000 cars per
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day on the leased premises for three (3) weekends, Lessee guarantees
Lessor a minimum of [*] in rent for the year, regardless of whether
Lessee utilizes the leased premises for any or all of such guaranteed
dates. In addition to the foregoing rent, Lessee shall pay additional
rent for any cars parked over and above the 3,000 cars per day at the
rate of [*] per car, per day, or fraction thereof, on all parking
dates.
b. 1998 and thereafter - In consideration of the right of Lessee to park
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3,000 cars per day on the leased premises for four (4) weekends, Lessee
guarantees Lessor a minimum of [*] in rent for the applicable calendar
year, regardless of whether Lessee utilizes the leased premises for any
or all of such guaranteed dates. In addition to the foregoing rent
Lessee shall pay additional rent for any cars parked over and above the
3,000 cars per day, at the rate of [*] per car, per day, or fraction
thereof, on all parking dates.
c. As consideration for supervising parking on Lessor's premises (for
which Lesser will receive fees), Lessee shall receive [*] for each
automobile parked and shall remit the balance of collections made for
parking to the Lessor within five (5) business days. The charge for
parking in 1997 shall be [*] per space, and in the years following,
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information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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shall be as agreed by Lessor and Lessee and as economic conditions
permit, but not less than [*] gross per space.
Payment of guaranteed annual rent shall be made in equal monthly
installments, each on the first day of the month, commencing on the commencement
date. Except as noted above, payment of rentals attributable to Lessee's use of
the leased premises shall be made within thirty (30) days after each event.
Lessee shall maintain accurate books and records detailing its income from
parking operations, and a report thereof, certified by an officer of Lessee,
shall be provided to Lessor concurrently with each monthly rental payment.
Lessor shall have the right to inspect and audit the books and records of Lessee
with regard to parking, and in the event the audit discloses underpayment of
rent by more than 5%, in addition to reimbursement, the costs of the audit shall
be borne by Lessee.
3. ADDITIONAL COSTS. Lessor and Lessee agree that, with the exception of
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real property taxes and assessments, which shall be paid by Lessor, this Lease
is an absolutely Net Lease, which means that the Lessee shall pay as additional
rent, without defense, offset, or deduction, all expenses connected with
Lessee's use or operation of the leased premises.
(a) Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for Lessee's proportionate share of
all expenses (except for real property taxes and assessments) incurred by
Lessor as a result of the use of the leased premises for parking purposes.
Lessee's proportionate share shall be the product of the following: (a)/(b)
x (c)/365, where (a) = the gross square footage of the leased premises, (b)
= the gross square footage of the entire golf course development (including
the leased premises), all as determined by Lessor's surveyor, and (c) = the
number of days during which the leased premises is used by Lessee during
any calendar year. Lessor shall have the right to estimate Lessee's
proportionate share of expenses and to bill Lessee for same in equal
monthly installments, with reconciliation to be made by Lessor not later
than ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar year. Payments due
Lessor shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of Lessor's
statement. Payments due Lessee shall be credited to Lessee's next
installment of rent or paid to Lessee within thirty (30) days, at Lessor's
option. Lessor shall deliver to Lessee evidence of payment in full of all
real estate taxes for which contribution is required by Lessee, and Lessee
shall have the right, at Lessee's cost and expense, to examine and audit
Lessor's books and records with regard
(b) Lessee shall pay, as and when due, all personal property, sales,
use, amusement and entertainment taxes attributable to Lessee's use of the
leased premises, the cost of Lessee's liability and damage insurance policy
premiums, the cost of all labor and materials utilized by Lessee on or
about the leased premises, and all other costs or expenses incurred by
Lessee in connection with Lessee's activities on or about the leased
premises.
(c) Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for Lessor's costs to repair any
damage caused by Lessee to, on or about the leased premises, the costs of
removal of trash and debris after each use of the leased premises by
Lessee, and any other costs incurred by Lessor for the benefit of Lessee.
All costs and expenses for which Lessee is responsible shall be reimbursed
to Lessor within fifteen (15) days after Lessor's demand therefor. Lessee
shall have the right to examine and audit Lessor's books and records
pertaining to Lessor's costs and expenses for a period of one year after
delivery of Lessor's statement of costs and expenses
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information that has been omitted has been filed separately with the SEC and
Confidential treatment sought.
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Lessee shall cause a policy or policies of insurance to be maintained in
force throughout the term of the Lease naming the Lessor as an additional
insured party with a reputable insurance company or companies satisfactory to
Lessor insuring against loss or damage and claims of any kind or nature. In
particular, there shall be comprehensive public liability insurance in a sum not
less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per person and $1,000,000 per
accident for injuries to persons and not less than $1,000,000 for damage to
property. Dram shop insurance must be in effect containing coverage to the limit
of liability imposed upon a lessor by Illinois statutes. Evidence of the
insurance coverage shall be furnished by Lessee to Lessor at such time or time-
to-time as Lessor shall demand. Lessee shall obtain any and all endorsements
commercially available specifically to parking lot operators, including
automobile liability coverage if appropriate. All such insurance shall provide
that such insurance may not be terminated, canceled, or nonrenewed, except upon
not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall be
solely responsible for carrying such casualty insurance as Lessee deems
appropriate insuring any improvements on the leased premises. In addition, if
and to the extent that Lessee's activities on or about the leased premises cause
an increase in the insurance premiums payable by Lessor (as verified by a letter
from Lessor's insurance agent or insurance carrier) with respect to Lessor's
other operations, Lessee shall be responsible for the full amount of such
increase, not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum on a cumulative basis.
4. PARKING. Lessor agrees that the leased premises may be used for
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parking, and Lessor and Lessee agree that the right-of-way may be used to
facilitate parking on Lessor's premises described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto
and made a part hereof. Lessee shall utilize trams (as opposed to busses or
other types of vehicles) to transport parking patrons from the parking lot to
Lessee's property, and Lessee will not allow other vehicular access across such
right-of-way except for emergency vehicles and vehicles transporting or
providing goods and services to Lessee's property. Lessee will furnish personnel
who will supervise parking on Lessor's premises during events sponsored by the
Lessee. Lessor and Lessee acknowledge and stipulate that that portion of the
leased premises shown on Exhibit A contains spaces sufficient to accommodate
approximately 2,829 vehicles, based on the parking configuration shown on
Exhibit A. The Parking capacity of the leased premises shown on Exhibit A,
together with additional land to be provided by Lessor to make up any shortfall,
shall be sufficient to provide space for Three Thousand (3,000) vehicles,
provided those to be parked on the leased premises are properly parked in
accordance with the configuration provided for on Exhibit A. Lessee acknowledges
that the additional land used to make up the shortfall of parking spaces may be
changed from time to time as required by Lessor; provided such land shall be
located adjacent to the leased premises depicted on Exhibit A.
5. SIGNAGE. Lessee shall post conspicuous signage identifying Lessee as
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the operator of the parking lot and containing Lessee's telephone number. Lessee
may post additional directional or warning signage (i.e., "park at your own
risk"), but no advertising signage shall be placed on the leased premises
without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessee shall remove all signage after
each event.
6. IMPROVEMENTS. Except as otherwise set forth herein, Lessor makes no
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representations or warranties as to the condition or adequacy of any
improvements upon the leased premises or the suitability of the leased premises
for Lessee's intended uses. Lessee accepts the leased premises "as is" and
acknowledges that Lessor has no obligation to perform any work upon or to
provide any services in connection with the leased premises except as
specifically set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
Section 6, Lessor covenants that all areas provided for parking will be
topographically suitable for parking as depicted on Exhibit A, that Lessor will
plant grass on the leased premises as required, consistent with driving range
needs, that
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Lessor will not construct any improvements on or about the leased premises that
would cause the number of parking spaces available on the leased premises to
fall below the stipulated number of available spaces or that would otherwise
materially hinder or impair Lessee's use of the leased premises for parking
purposes unless in either instance Lessor provides substantially equivalent
replacement parking elsewhere on Lessor's property in close proximity to the
leased premises ("Equivalent Parking"). Lessor will also provide Equivalent
Parking if and to the extent required as a result of any title impairment,
restriction or defect affecting the leased premises and existing on the date
hereof or otherwise caused by Lessor.
7. LESSEE'S INDEMNITY AND RELEASE. Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any
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liability for any loss or damage of any kind or for any injury or death of
persons or damage to property of Lessee or any other person from any cause
whatsoever by reason of the use, occupancy or enjoyment of the leased premises
by Lessee or any person therein or holding under Lessee. Lessee agrees to, and
hereby does, indemnify, defend and save harmless Lessor, its agents and
employees from all claims, actions, demands, damages, costs, expenses and
liabilities whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys' fees, on account of any
real or claimed loss, damage or liability occurring in or at the leased
premises, or arising out of the use, occupancy or enjoyment of the leased
premises, or any repairs or alterations which may be made to the leased
premises, or occasioned in whole or in part by the act or omission of Lessee,
its agents, contractors, employees, invitees or licensees. Lessor shall, at
Lessor's election, have the right to retain any or all improvements upon the
leased premises upon termination of this Lease or to require at the expense of
Lessee the removal of any or all of said improvements and restoration of any
part or all of the leased premises to the condition that existed at the time of
the commencement of the Lease.
8. HOLDING OVER. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Lessor and
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Lessee, if Lessee retains possession of the leased premises, or any part
thereof, after the termination of the term, Lessee shall be deemed to be in
default hereunder, and Lessor shall have any and all remedies provided for in
this Lease, and at law or in equity; and in addition thereto, Lessee shall pay
Lessor Rent at double the monthly rate in effect immediately prior to the
termination of the term for the time Lessee thus remains in possession. The
provisions of this Section do not exclude Lessor's right of re-entry or any
other right hereunder. No such holding over shall be deemed to constitute a
renewal or extension of the term hereof. During the term, Lessee, at Lessee's
sole cost and expense, shall be responsible for removing all vehicles from the
leased premises after each event for which the leased premises shall have been
used by Lessee hereunder. Lessee shall provide parking patrons with notification
that all vehicles left on the leased premises after such event will be towed,
and Lessor shall have the right, without notice to Lessee, to tow any vehicle
which is not timely towed by Lessee as required herein. In the event Lessor
causes any vehicle to be towed, Lessor shall have the right to impose an
administrative fee on Lessee for each such vehicle.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. The Lessee shall not, without Lessor's prior
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written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned so long as Lessee remains liable for all terms and conditions of
this Lease, (a) assign, convey, mortgage, pledge, encumber or otherwise transfer
(whether voluntarily or otherwise) this lease or any interest under it; (b)
allow any transfer thereof by operation of law; (c) sublet the leased premises
or any part thereof or (d) permit the use of occupancy of the leased premises or
any part thereof by anyone other than the Lessee. If Lessee wishes to sublet all
or part of the leased premises, Lessee shall give notice in writing (by
certified mail or by personal delivery) of such intention to Lessor, and
thereupon, Lessor shall have, within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice,
the right to terminate this Lease with respect to the portion of the leased
premises Lessee desires to sublet or to approve said subletting by written
notice to Lessee. If the subletting is
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approved and rents under the sublease are greater than the rents provided for
herein then Lessor shall have the further option either to (a) convert the
sublease into a prime lease and receive all rents, in which case Lessee will be
relieved of further liability hereunder with respect to the subleased premises
and under the proposed sublease or (b) to require Lessee to remain liable under
this Lease, in which event Lessee shall be entitled to retain such excess rents.
If this lease be assigned or if the leased premises or any part thereof be
sublet or occupied by anybody other than Lessee, Lessor may, after default by
Lessee, collect rent from the assignee, subtenant or occupant, and apply the net
amount collected to the Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment,
subletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of any of Lessee's
covenants contained in this lease or the acceptance of such assignee, subtenant
or occupant as Lessee, or a release of Lessee from further performance by Lessee
of covenants on the part of Lessee herein contained.
10. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Upon delivery of the leased premises to Lessee,
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and thereafter within ten (10) days following the written request of Lessor,
from time to time Lessee shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver to Lessor or to
Lessor's mortgagee, proposed mortgagee, land lessor or proposed purchaser of the
leased premises or any part thereof, an estoppel certificate, which estoppel
certificate shall state whether the Lease is in full force and effect and
whether any changes may have been made to the original Lease; whether there are
any defaults by Lessor and, if so, the nature of such defaults; whether rent has
been paid more than thirty (30) days in advance; disclose any security deposits,
if any; and such other matters pertaining to the status of this Lease as Lessor
may reasonably request.
11. LESSEE'S INTENT. It is recognized and understood that Lessee shall only
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be permitted to use the premises as a right-of-way and for parking and to
facilitate the public racing events, private driver training, automotive product
testing, and customary activities relating thereto, including spectator events
relating to the business carried on by GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS
CORPORATION, for a specific number of days as set forth herein (Paragraph 2). In
the conduct of such activity in and about the leased premises, Lessee agree to
observe and promptly, at Lessee's own cost and expense, comply with all rules,
laws, ordinances and regulations of public authorities. The Lessee will not make
or permit to be made any use of the leased premises or any part thereof which
would violate any of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions and conditions
of this lease or which directly or indirectly is forbidden by public law,
ordinance or governmental regulation or which may be dangerous to life, limb or
property, or which may invalidate or increase the premium cost of any policy of
insurance carried on the leased premises or covering its operation, or which
will suffer or permit the leased premises or any part thereof to be used in any
manner or anything to be brought into or kept therein which, in the judgment of
Lessor, shall in any way constitute a public nuisance.
12. MAINTENANCE OF LEASED PREMISES. Lessee agrees to maintain the leased
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premises in good, neat, and sanitary conditions and not to materially alter the
same without the prior written consent of Lessor.
13. LIENS. Lessee shall not suffer or permit any claim for mechanic's or
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materialmen's liens to be filed against the leased premises by reason of any
work procured thereon by Lessee, and Lessee shall hold harmless Lessor from any
claim or demands of parties furnishing work or materials and claiming a
mechanic's or materialmen's lien upon the leased premises.
14. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Lease is and shall be subject and
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subordinate to any and all mortgages, deeds of trust or land leases now existing
upon or that may be hereafter placed upon the leased premises, and to all
advances made or to be made thereon, and all renewals, modifications,
consolidations, replacements or extensions thereof, and the lien of any
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such mortgages, deeds of trust and land leases shall be superior to all rights
hereby or hereunder vested in Lessee, to the full extent of all sums secured
thereby; provided, however, that each such mortgage, deed of trust or land lease
now or hereafter encumbering the leased premises shall provide by its terms, or
the holder of such mortgage or deed of trust, or the lessor under such land
lease, shall by a separate agreement agree that, in the event of foreclosure of
such mortgage or deed of trust, or the termination of such land lease by reason
of default, Lessee shall remain undisturbed under this Lease so long as Lessee
complies with all of the terms, obligations and conditions hereunder. This
provision shall be self-operative, and no further instrument of subordination
shall be necessary to effectuate such subordination; and the recording of any
such mortgage, deed of trust or land lease shall have preference and precedence
and be superior and prior in lien to this Lease, irrespective of the date of
recording. In confirmation of such subordination, Lessee shall upon request of
Lessor or the holder of any such mortgage, deed of trust, or land lease, execute
and deliver to Lessor within ten (10) days any instrument acknowledging such
subordination that Lessor or such holder may reasonably request. Lessee agrees
to attorn to any person or entity who may acquire title to the leased premises
by way of transfer or foreclosure provided that such transferee or purchaser
agrees to recognize Lessee's rights under the Lease so long as Lessee is not in
default is any of its obligations hereunder. Lessee shall also, within twenty
(20) days after Lessor's request, execute an attornment agreement evidencing the
obligations of Lessee herein to attorn to such mortgagee in the event of a
future succession of the rights of Lessor herein to any mortgagee, deed of trust
holder or land lessor of the leased premises. In the event of any act or
omission of Lessor constituting a default by Lessor, Lessee shall not exercise
any remedy until Lessee has given Lessor and any mortgagee, deed of trust holder
or land lessor of the leased premises a prior thirty (30) day written notice of
such act or omission and until a reasonable period of time to allow Lessor or
the mortgagee, deed of trust holder or land lessor to remedy such act or
omission shall have elapsed following the giving of such notice; provided,
however, if such act or omission cannot, with due diligence and in good faith,
be remedied within such thirty (30) day period, the Lessor and any mortgagee,
deed of trust holder or land lessor shall be allowed such further period of time
as may be reasonably necessary provided that it commences remedying the same
with due diligence and in good faith within said thirty (30) day period. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed or interpreted as requiring any mortgagee,
deed of trust holder or land lessor to remedy such act or omission.
15. LESSEE'S DEFAULT. Should default be made by Lessee in the payment of
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any installment of rent or should a default continue for fifteen (15) days after
notice from Lessor specifying a default in the performance of any other terms,
covenants, and conditions herein contained on the part of Lessee to be kept or
performed, Lessor, Lessor's agents, or attorney, may re-enter and take
possession of the leased premises, remove all persons and property therefrom,
but any re-entry or repossession of the leased premises by Lessor shall not
operate to release Lessee from any obligations under this Lease, except with the
written consent of Lessor. If Lessee should be in default of any condition,
covenant, or agreement herein contained which has not been cured as permitted
herein, or shall abandon or vacate said leased premises, besides other remedies
or rights which Lessor may have, it shall be optional with Lessor to declare
this Lease terminated or to re-let the leased premises or any portion thereof
for such rent and upon such terms as Lessor may deem satisfactory, and if a
sufficient sum shall not be thus realized, after paying the expense of such re-
letting and collecting, including any and all attorneys' fees, costs and
commissions, Lessee shall be liable for the deficiency. In the event any suit is
brought by Lessor to enforce any of the terms of or provisions of this Lease, it
is agreed that the Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs to be fixed by the court in such actions.
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16. EMINENT DOMAIN.
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(a) In the event that title to the whole or any part of the leased premises
shall be lawfully condemned or taken in any manner for any public or quasi-
public use, this Lease and the term and estate hereby granted shall forthwith
cease and terminate as of the date of vesting of title and Lessor shall be
entitled to receive the entire award, Lessee hereby assigning to Lessor
Lessee's interest therein, if any. However, nothing herein shall be deemed to
give Lessor any interest in or to require Lessee to assign to Lessor any award
made to Lessee for the taking of leasehold improvements to the extent paid for
by Lessee, personal property or fixtures belonging to Lessee or for the
interruption of or damage to Lessee's business or for Lessee's moving expenses.
(b) In the event that title to a part of the leased premises shall be so
condemned or taken, and the remainder of the leased premises is not reasonably
capable of being restored to a complete parking lot usable by Lessee, Lessor or
Lessee may terminate this Lease and the term and estate hereby granted by
notifying the other party of such termination within sixty (60) days following
the date of vesting of title, and this Lease and the term and estate hereby
granted shall expire on the date specified in the notice of termination, not
less than sixty (60) days after the giving of such notice, as fully and
completely as if such date were the date hereinbefore set for the expiration
of the term of this Lease, and the obligation of Lessee to pay Rent hereunder
shall terminate as of such date.
17. NOTICES. All notices delivered by Lessor or Lessee pursuant to
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Section l(b) shall be delivered by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, or
by facsimile (to the fax number provided by the other party on request) with
an original to be mailed in the manner aforesaid on the next succeeding
business day. All other notices shall be given in writing addressed to the
Lessee's Registered Agent and to a corporate office at 558 North Highway 203,
Madison (East St. Louis mailing address), Illinois 62201, and to Christopher R.
Pook, President and Chairman of the Board, Grand Prix Association of Long
Beach, Inc. 3000 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, California 90806, by Express,
certified, or regular U.S. Mail. All notices shall be likewise given and all
payment required to be paid by Lessee to Lessor at 955 Executive Parkway Drive,
Suite 220, St. Louis, Missouri 63141 , Attention: Timothy G. Crowley, and to
Lessor's Registered Agent, Bryan Cave, 1 Metropolitan Square, 211 North
Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63101, Attention: Jay Nouss. Either party may change
the address for notices as described herein by giving notice to the other party
in the manner set forth in this paragraph.
18. WAIVERS. The waiver by the Lessor of any breach of any term,
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covenant, or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to constitute a
waiver of such term, covenant, or condition upon any subsequent breach of the
same or any term, covenant, or condition.
19. BINDING UPON ASSIGNEES. The terms, provisions, conditions,
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covenants and agreements contained herein are to apply to and be binding upon
the parties hereto, their legal heirs, representatives, successors, and
assigns.
20. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. Lessee covenants that it is a corporation in
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good standing in the State of Illinois, that Lessee has the authority to enter
into and perform all of its obligations under this Lease. The Person signing
this Lease on behalf of Lessee represents and warrants that he is duly
authorized and empowered to do so and to bind Lessee hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease Agreement
to be executed on this 27th day of January, 1997.
GATEWAY GOLF LINKS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Timothy G. Crowley
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Timothy G. Crowley
Managing Member and Partner
GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS
CORPORATION
By: /s/ Christopher R. Pook
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Christopher R. Pook
President and Chairman of the Board
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