Millennium Motorsports Secures $50,000,000 Line of Credit
28 August 2000
Millennium Motorsports, Inc. Secures $50,000,000 Line of Credit; Company Intends to Acquire Existing Winston Cup TeamsCHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25 Millennium Motorsports, Inc. (Millennium), formed for the purpose of owning and operating motor sports racing teams and complementary businesses, has secured a line of credit for $50,000,000 from Oxford International, Inc. (Oxford), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Institute Companies of America, Inc. "We are pleased to advise Millennium that Oxford and its consortium of lenders have approved a line of credit for the purpose of acquisition and development of Millennium Motorsports projects on the terms and security, and subject to compliance with the conditions set forth by Oxford. A final commitment will be issued upon satisfactory receipt and review of all requested documentation," said Gregory C. Dutcher, Managing Director of Oxford International, Inc. By using the NASCAR racing teams as its centerpiece, Millennium will begin to build other related businesses. The corporations' management intends to produce winning teams by providing the best support and equipment on the NASCAR circuit. "Through our relationship with Oxford and Orbital Consulting Group, Inc., we are realizing our objective of becoming a fully integrated NASCAR ownership entity. As a sport, NASCAR racing is the fastest-growing major spectator sport in the United States, both in terms of paid attendance and television ratings. Our goal is to capitalize on this popularity by acquiring quality teams and related companies for the enjoyment of our fans and investors," said Angelo S. Rotella, Millennium President and CEO. "We believe that Millennium's blend of experienced and visionary management makes it uniquely positioned to redefine the way that NASCAR fans and management are involved in the sport," says Robert J. Solarchik, President Orbital Consulting Group, Inc.