Motorsports Authentics Names Veteran Merchandise Executive as President

CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 7, 2006 -- Ruth Crowley, a veteran merchandising, sales and marketing executive, has been named president of the Motorsports Authentics, the merchandise retailer owned in a 50/50 joint venture between International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI).

Crowley, 46, who currently serves as vice president, general merchandise for Harley-Davidson, Inc., will assume her duties March 1, and will report to the Motorsports Authentics Board of Managers, including ISC President Lesa France Kennedy and SMI Executive Vice President, National Sales and Marketing, Marcus Smith.

As President, Crowley will direct and oversee the acquisition and development of intellectual property licenses, coordinating with teams, drivers, sanctioning bodies, promoters and sponsors to enhance industry opportunities. In addition, Crowley will develop partnerships with best-in- class suppliers and manufacturers, develop and implement strategies with in- market retailers in all distribution channels, and liaise with promoters to optimize the trackside retail footprint, maximize points-of-sale and improve the fan experience.

"Ruth is a seasoned marketing and sales executive who brings a wealth of merchandising expertise to Motorsports Authentics," said France Kennedy. "We look forward to her leadership and contribution to the future success of our joint venture."

Added Smith: "Strong management and leadership will underpin the success of Motorsports Authentics. Ruth's significant accomplishments and experience embody what we envisioned for the leader of this Company. We welcome her to our talented team."

As VP at Harley-Davidson, a position she has held since 2000, Crowley has re-crafted the assortments in General Merchandise, which includes fashion and functional apparel collection, into categories that include Leather, Sportswear, Helmet, etc. She also serves on the company's Executive Committee and is actively involved in the Retail Environment Group direction and relationships with the Dealer Network worldwide.

Crowley said, "It has been an honor to work with the people and Dealers in the Harley-Davidson organization and to be part of growing the Harley-Davidson brand, which has earned 20 years of consecutive growth. My hope and plan is that, working with the people at Motorsports Authentics, we can chart the course for similar great results and sustainable growth."

Crowley has also served as sr. vice president, retail -- recreation group at Universal Studios in Orlando (1998-2000); vice president, merchandise and retail concept portfolio, and merchandise manager at Host Marriott Services Corp. in Bethesda, Md. (1985-1998).

Motorsports Authentics, based in Concord, NC, is the leader in the design and marketing of licensed motorsports-related merchandise, including scaled replicas of motorsports vehicles, themed apparel and memorabilia. The Company markets and distributes its products through a variety of channels including trackside at racing events, specialty dealers, collectible clubs, goracing.com and teamcaliber.com, mass retail and department stores, direct corporate promotions and select online retailers. As a 50/50 joint venture of International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports Inc., Motorsports Authentics acquired Action Performance Cos. and Team Caliber in 2005.