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By NASCAR.com
January 7, 2008, 01:15 PM EST

U.S. District Court Judge William O. Bertelsman ruled on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit between Kentucky Speedway and NASCAR.

The speedway had been in a bitter lawsuit battle with NASCAR and International Speedway Corp., alleging that federal antitrust laws were violated in that both companies illegally kept the track from hosting Cup Series races.

In November, NASCAR and ISC attorneys asked Bertelsman for a summary judgment, arguing the speedway has insufficient evidence to prove NASCAR and ISC worked together with other tracks to keep the Kentucky track from acquiring a Cup Series race. Bertelsman said he would rule on the motion sometime in January at the earliest, and a March 4 trial date was set.

On Monday, Bertelsman sided with NASCAR and ISC.

"NASCAR is very pleased by the U.S. District Court's ruling to dismiss this case," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said in a statement. "It puts an end to any question about which locations and dates NASCAR can operate its races. Like other sports such as the NFL, MLB and the NBA, NASCAR can host its events where it decides is best for the sport and its fans."

Kentucky Speedway has the right to appeal the decision.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report..

KY speedway plans to appeal.

Thanks to Keith Wendel for the find at Queencitymotorsports.com
Chuck

Did anyone honestly think a court would side against the 500 pound gorilla?