NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 11, 2001--Standard&Poor's today revised its outlook on Speedway Motorsports Inc. to stable from positive. All ratings on the company are affirmed. The outlook revision is based on the difficult leisure industry operating environment, and Standard&Poor's expectation that credit protection measures will not improve to the extent that would warrant an upgrade over the near term. The ratings on Speedway Motorsports Inc. (BB/Stable/--) reflect the company's good market position in the growing motor sports industry, its relatively stable operating performance, and a moderate capital structure. Speedway Motorsports is one of the two largest companies hosting races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Racing Inc. (NASCAR). High construction costs and
