Guess the port loves fast cars more than ships
In a surprise announcement made on the steps of the Legislative Building in Olympia on Saturday, officials from NASCAR and the Port of Tacoma inked a deal to bring a world-class auto racing facility to Tacoma.
Just as NASCAR's chances of succeeding with the Washington Legislature were dimming, the port moved into the pole position. The $368 million track, expected to be ready for racing by 2010, will be built between Highway 509 and the Blair Waterway.
"Gentlemen – and ladies," port Commissioner Jake Fabulous said with a smile, "start your economic engines."
"They bought it. I can't believe they bought it," said Florida Speedway Corp. President Jon Swift, before realizing that his microphone was on. He then quickly added something about a win-win situation and it being a great day for race fans.
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