Spokane raceway operator vows to pay bills – Spokesman-Review – Posted July 22, 2009
Update: Commissioners want racetrack operator out – Spokesman-Review – September 2, 2009
“Facing a possible $1 million lawsuit from local builders, Spokane County told the operator of its West Plains racetrack Wednesday he has 60 days to pay the builders or lose the contract he won just nine months ago.
“County commissioners approved a formal notice of default to Bucky Austin, of Austin Motorsports Management LLC, contending he is breaching four areas of his contract, including not paying for some renovations earlier this year at the Spokane County Raceway. Four contractors have filed liens against the county totaling more than $1 million, and two other contractors reportedly have not been paid…”
Update: 28 Dec 09
County boots raceway operator; debts remain – 30 Oct 2009
If this report is completely factual, it sounds like Bucky reached too far, too fast at Spokane.