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Daytona International Speedway Offers On-Line Ticket Sales

19 March 1999

Daytona International Speedway Becomes First Motorsports Facility to Offer On-Line Ticket Sales

    DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.--March 19, 1999-- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") , today announced that Daytona International Speedway has become the first motorsports facility to offer race fans the opportunity to purchase major event tickets on line from its in-house ticket system.
    Customers can purchase tickets for the July 3rd Pepsi 400 "Under the Lights" at the Daytona International Speedway by visiting www.daytonausa.com. A unique feature allows fans to choose their seats, and through the use of racing action video, assess the view from their selected seat location. When purchasing tickets on-line, customers can specify the number of reserved seats they wish to purchase, instruct the system to find the best seats available for the event, or request a list of grandstand locations where they can choose seats by location and price. Transactions are secure and orders are processed instantly.
    "By offering tickets on line from our own ticket office, we can provide yet another fan amenity not found at any other track," said John Graham, President of Daytona International Speedway. "This unique service facilitates the ticket-selling process and should enhance sales by providing yet another outlet for our customers."
    In addition to the Pepsi 400 at Daytona, Daytona International Speedway is home to other prestigious motorsports events including the Daytona 500, Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the Daytona 200. ISC anticipates that some of its other speedways will soon offer on-line ticket selling services.
    International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities in the United States, currently promoting more than 80 events annually. The Company owns and/or operates five premier motorsports facilities, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida (home of the Daytona 500), Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona, Darlington Raceway in South Carolina and Watkins Glen International in New York. Other track interests include the operation of Tucson (AZ) Raceway Park, a 45% stake in Miami Homestead Speedway, and an approximate 12% holding in Penske Motorsports, Inc. . The Company also owns and operates MRN Radio, the nation's largest independent sports radio network, and DAYTONA USA, the "Ultimate Motorsports Attraction" in Daytona Beach, FL, an official attraction of NASCAR.

    Statements made in this release that state the Company's or management's beliefs or expectations and which are not historical facts or which apply prospectively are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's SEC filings including but not limited to the 10-K and subsequent 10-Q's. Copies of those filings are available from the Company and the SEC.