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'Right to race' laws shield local tracks from noise lawsuits
Four states have passed laws protecting racetracks from nuisance complaints as small facilities face closure threats.
What to know
- U.S. motorsports facilities have declined 25% over 25 years (from ~2,000 to 1,500), threatening rural economies and community institutions.
- Noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby residents—often who moved after tracks opened—impose crippling legal costs on marginally profitable local racetracks.
- Four states have passed 'right to race' laws protecting existing tracks from complaints; a dozen more are considering similar legislation.
“If the farm next to us sells and they build 300 houses there, then that immediately puts us in a critical position.”
Chris Lilly, Manager, Shenandoah Speedway · PBS NewsHour
Chris Lilly Manager, Shenandoah SpeedwayJoshua Vadeboncoeur Racing industry researcher, Gardner-Webb UniversitySEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Motorsports industry representative
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