GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 482

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Sponsors: Senators Conder, Plyler, Daniel; Martin of Pitt, Hoyle, Winner of Buncombe, Sands, Odom, Plexico, Tally, Ward, Hyde, Winner of Mecklenburg, and Blackmon.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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March 15, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA AS THE NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
Whereas, NASCAR stock car racing is the fastest growing spectator sport in the United States; and
Whereas, the Winston Cup Races are held annually in Rockingham, Charlotte, and North Wilkesboro; and
Whereas, the Coca-Cola 600, held annually on the last Sunday in May at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, attracts 180,000 spectators, more than any other spectator sport with the exception of the Indianapolis 500 held on the same day; and
Whereas, in the late 1980s, a study conducted by North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Department of Commerce concluded that motorsports contributed $500,000,000 to the State's economy; and
Whereas, today, that figure has climbed to over $700,000,000; and
Whereas, over 75% of the equipment used in stock car racing is produced and sold in North Carolina; and
Whereas, over 70% of the top Winston Cup stock car teams are headquartered in North Carolina; and
Whereas, over 75% of the Grand National stock car teams are based in North Carolina; and
Whereas, stock car racing has created thousands of new jobs for North Carolinians;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly wishes to recognize North Carolina as the NASCAR Stock Car Racing Capital of the World and encourages the citizens of this State to attend stock car racing events held in North Carolina.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.