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NASCAR legends Darrell Waltrip and Sterling Marlin are among those calling for the preservation of Nashville Speedway USA, the 0.596-mile track where they and many other drivers cut their racing teeth. The 106 year old track hosted 42 NASCAR Sprint Cup races from 1958 through 1984 and has been targeted by local politicians for demolition in 2011.

“The race track is a part of Nashville and its culture,” said Darrell Waltrip. “Careers have started there and it would be shameful not to allow it to continue. The current vision regarding this historic icon is just wrong. If the same amount of energy was put into making it the facility and draw it could be was equal to the amount given to its destruction, it would be an asset the Mayor could boast about all across the state and country.” - Full Story by Andrew McClellan/HardCoreRaceFans.com