San Antonio businesswoman Shelma Walton announced today that she has purchased I-37 Speedway, a popular International Motor Contest Association (IMCA)-sanctioned quarter-mile dirt oval located in Pleasanton, Texas.
Walton also announced that she has named former San Antonio Speedway General Manager Rick Day to be the General Manager and Race Director effective immediately.
Walton, who also owns and operates J & S Racing Promotions, said that she plans to hold races this Friday, June 29, 2007, as originally scheduled under the former owners.
“I see this as a great opportunity to help stabilize stock car racing in Central and South Texas, ” Walton said in making the announcement. “To me, I-37 Speedway is a diamond in the rough. I look forward to upgrading the facility over time and providing a place where families will want to be associated with. ”
Shelma Walton, James Beasley and Rick Day will be holding an important driver’s meeting at 7:00 p. m. on Friday before the racing action gets under way at 8:00 p. m.
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