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SS – BOS – Column – January 2019
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: January 1, 2019 Another year is upon us and this time will examine the business issues and trends that will affect the motorsports industry for the coming twelve months. As the trade shows and banquets conclude, the off-season chatter looks towards the […]
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Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: November 1, 2018 This month, we will look at the current situation between Nascar and International Speedway Corporation from a financial perspective. Nascar Holdings, Inc. recently made an unsolicited offer to purchase International Speedway Corporation. The potential transaction may have a huge […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – November 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: November 1, 2018 There is considerable debate over the state of sports business. Unsettled may be the proper mood – attendance, sponsorship levels and cars counts are not what they once were. We are in a period of transition – operating in […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – October 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: October 1, 2018 There’s no stopping the weather when it comes to racing event, but a cancellation is a lot more complicated than it may seem. This month, we will look at the impact weather-related postponements have on the motorsports industry. Racing […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – September 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: September 1, 2018 Careers in motorsports are playing a role in moving the industry forward. The sports management business is a highly competitive sector where people shore a passion for business and sport. The desire for both underlines the strong commitment to […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – August 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: August 1, 2018 This month, we will look at the status and outlook of the sponsorship market and NASCAR’s plans for the future. The sponsorship marketplace is rebounding with a strong economy. Caution existed last year as companies hedged on their […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – July 2018
Business of Speedway The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: July 1, 2018 This month, we will look at legalization of sports gambling and its impact on motorsports. Recently, the Supreme Court ended the federal law, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act that prohibited states from legalized sports gambling. In 1992 […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – June 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: June 1, 2018 This month, we will look at the financial aspects of the largest sport leagues including sanctioning bodies. There have been recent discussions over the future of NASCAR from an ownership and financial perspective. To gain insight, let’s review the […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – May 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: May 1, 2018 This month, we’ll take a look at the legal aspects of racing and their impact on the economics of the sport. Each year, the legal community gathers for The Racing Attorney Conference. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association. The location rotates between […]
Read More »SS – BOS – Column – April 2018
Business of Speed The Money Behind the Motorsports Industry By: Tim Frost Date: April 2, 2018 This month, we will take a look at the financial and operational performance of the largest public companies in the motorsports sector. International Speedway Corporation – (ISCA): For 2017, International Speedway Corporation posted revenues of $671.4 million, an increase […]
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