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Neighbors urge Fair Board to reject Speedway expansion, call for voter decision
Summary
Several neighbors told the Metro Board of Fair Commissioners they oppose expanding the Fairgrounds Speedway, citing polling that shows limited interest in auto racing, environmental concerns for Brown's Creek, and worries about increased noise, traffic and events; speakers urged the board to let voters decide.
At the Metro Board of Fair Commissioners meeting, multiple nearby residents urged the board to halt any expansion of the Fairgrounds Speedway and to put the future of the 25‑acre site to a public vote.
"Put simply another way, hardly anyone is interested in auto racing at the fairgrounds," said the speaker identified in the transcript as "Heidi Basco favorite," describing herself as founder of Neighbors Opposing Track Expansion and citing polling commissioned by Fairgrounds Preservation Partners. Brooke…
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