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San Antonio Businesswoman, Shelma Walton, buys I-37 Speedway
I-37 Raceway

Posted Sunday, June 24, 2007

For Immediate Release – June 24, 2007
Contact: Shelma Walton (shelma@jsracingpromotions.com)

San Antonio Businesswoman purhcases I-37 Speedway

San Antonio, TX (June 24, 2007) – 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.

Walton also emphasized that interested parties should not contact the former owners, but rather contact her if there are questions or concerns. Walton’s Email address is Shelma@jsracingpromotions.com.

“Tomorrow we will be announcing a new name for the track,” Walton said. “But we just finalized the deal yesterday and I am really haven’t had time to come up with an appropriate name. But I can tell you this, new and exciting things will be happening at the speedway soon.”

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