Jump to content

Dover Motor Speedway

Coordinates: 39°11′22.56″N 75°31′49.12″W / 39.1896000°N 75.5303111°W / 39.1896000; -75.5303111
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dover Motor Speedway
The Monster Mile

Oval
Location1131 North Dupont Highway,
Dover, Delaware, 19901
Time zoneUTC−5 (UTC−4 DST)
Coordinates39°11′22.56″N 75°31′49.12″W / 39.1896000°N 75.5303111°W / 39.1896000; -75.5303111
Capacity54,000
OwnerSpeedway Motorsports (November 2021–present)
Dover Motorsports (April 2002–October 2021)
Dover Downs Entertainment (October 1969–April 2002)
Broke groundOctober 1967; 57 years ago (1967-10)
Opened8 March 1969; 55 years ago (1969-03-08)
Construction cost$5.2 million USD
Former namesDover Downs International Speedway
(1969–2002)
Dover International Speedway
(2002–2021)
Major eventsCurrent:
NASCAR Cup Series
Würth 400 (1969–present)
Former:
NASCAR Cup Series
Dover 400 (1971–2020)
Indy Racing League (1998–1999)
USAC Championship Car (1969)
Websitedovermotorspeedway.com
Oval (1969–present)
Surface1969–1994: Asphalt
1995–present: Concrete
Length1.00 miles (1.66 km)
Turns4
BankingTurns: 24°
Straights: 9°
Race lap record19.622 seconds (183.468 mph (295.263 km/h)) (United States Greg Ray, Dallara IR-7, 1998, IRL)

Dover Motor Speedway (formerly known as the Dover International Speedway from 2002 to 2021 and as the Dover Downs International Speedway from 1969 to 2001) is a 1-mile (1.6 km) oval-shaped track in Dover, Delaware. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1968, including NASCAR and IndyCar races. The facility has a capacity of 54,000 as of 2022. DMS is adjacent to Bally's Dover, who controls all property on the complex with the exception of Dover Motor Speedway. DMS is currently owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) and is led by track general manager Mike Tatoian.

Opening as a dual-use horse and auto racing track in 1969 under the direction of then-Attorney General of Delaware David P. Buckson, the facility fell under heavy financial trouble immediately after opening, only being saved by its NASCAR races and the financial backing of then-owner John W. Rollins. In the 1980s and 1990s, both the auto racing and horse racing ovals were reinvigorated with mass expansion being made to both facilities during the period, especially in the aftermath of the legalization of slot machines in Delaware in the mid-1990s. In 2002, ownership of the facility was split into two different companies, with the auto racing oval now being owned by Dover Motorsports. Starting in the late 2000s, the track oversaw economic decline due to effects of the Great Recession, with the track heavily downsizing in capacity. In 2021, ownership changed when SMI bought out Dover Motorsports.

Description

[edit]

Configuration

[edit]
See also: Bally's Dover
An overhead photo of Dover Motor Speedway and Bally's Dover in 2017.

Dover Motor Speedway (DMS) in its current form is measured at 1-mile (1.6 km), with 24° of banking in the turns and 9° of banking on the track's straightaways.[1] Located within the Dover Motor Speedway a 5⁄8-mile (1.0 km) horse racing track[2] that is currently part of Bally's Dover, which is not owned by Speedway Motorsports; it is instead owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by the Bally's Corporation.[3][4]

Amenities

[edit]

Dover Motor Speedway is located in Dover, Delaware, and is served by U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 1.[5] As of 2022, the track has a permanent seating capacity of 54,000 according to The News Journal.[6] In addition to seating, approximately 3,000 spots dedicated to camping are also available according to a 2023 Delaware Business Times report.[7] At its peak, DMS had a capacity of 140,000 according to a 2005 News Journal article.[8]

Miles the Monster

[edit]

Miles the Monster has served as DMS' official mascot since 2000. The description of Miles the Monster has drawn comparisons by Roadside America to The Thing and the Hulk, and was inspired by the "theme of concrete" according to Joe Heller, a former DMS PR worker.[9] Miles was first introduced in 1993 as a tyrannosaurus rex,[10] and was later re-introduced in 2000 in its current form.[9] In 2008, the Monster Monument, a 46-foot (14 m) statue of Miles the Monster, was erected to honor past winners at DMS.[11]

Track history

[edit]

Planning and construction

[edit]
refer to caption
David P. Buckson (pictured in 1969), then-Attorney General of Delaware, announced the construction Dover Downs in 1967. He eventually become the track's first president.

On June 18, 1967, David P. Buckson, the Attorney General of Delaware, announced intentions of building a 5⁄8 mile (1.0 km) horse racing facility near U.S. Route 13 named Delaware Downs. In initial plans, the track had a projected cost of $1.5 million (adjusted for inflation, $13,706,587), with amenities including 10,000 seats and a clubhouse, with room to expand to include a future convention center.[12] The plan received mostly positive reception from the Delaware General Assembly, with local lawmakers favoring changing laws in order to legally build the track.[13] After Buckson's bill, known as Senate Bill 201, initially experienced a delay in consideration,[14] S.B. 201 was passed through both branches of the General Assembly on July 18[15] and signed into law by Delaware Governor Charles L. Terry Jr. eight days later.[16] By September, Buckson was able to purchase just under $2 million worth of land to acquire approximately 600 acres (240 ha) of land to construct the facility.[17]

Construction on the facility started by October, with plans having expanded to now include a 1-mile (1.6 km) auto racing oval that enclosed the horse racing track;[18] however, a steel truckers' strike and subsequent picketing delayed construction of the facility's grandstands.[19][20][18] Although the facility was initially set to open on March 1, 1968,[18] in December, Buckson asked the General Assembly to delay the facility's opening for it to not compete with the Georgetown Raceway;[21] the proposal was accepted, with the opening being pushed back to the 14th.[22] The following year in February, the opening was announced to be delayed further to early April, with Buckson this time blaming the truckers' strike along with a winter storm.[23] In addition, although auto racing was scheduled for June,[24] by April, completion of construction was pushed back to August.[25] In the month of June, numerous liens were filed against Dover Downs, with the first three being filed on the 15th.[26] Within the next two weeks, five more liens were filed against the facility;[27][28][29] by the end of the month, Dover Downs was facing at least $286,500 in liens.[29] In response to Buckson's financial troubles, he partnered with businessmen John W. Rollins and Melvin J. Joseph to create a $3 million financing plan, with Rollins becoming the primary financial backer and Joseph supervising planning and construction of the facility. As a result, the group able to pay off the liens by July.[30][31] The financial issues caused the opening of the facility to be pushed back to March 8, 1969.[32][33] In February, the Delaware Racing Commission granted a horse racing license to Dover Downs.[34]

Early years and financial troubles

[edit]
refer to caption
NASCAR driver Richard Petty (pictured in 2016) won the first major auto race at Dover Downs' auto racing oval on July 6, 1969.

After a year of construction delays, the $5.2 million facility held its first horse races on March 8, 1969, with Pinehurst and jockey Fred Kratz winning the first ever horse race at the Dover Downs Raceway (DDR).[35][36] The following month, Dover Downs was able to secure its first auto racing dates, with the NASCAR Grand National Series scheduling a 300-mile (480 km) race on July 6.[37] By the end of its first horse racing season in May, the facility received mixed reception from local press; in responding to rumors that track leaders would abandon horse racing, Buckson stated to The Morning News that they were "ridiculous. We'll be back here next year ready to go again."[38] The auto racing oval, named Dover Downs International Raceway (DDIS), held its first races as scheduled, with Richard Petty winning the 1969 Mason-Dixon 300;[39] the race oversaw fewer fans and traffic problems than expected.[40] In June 1970, DDIS underwent its first repave at the cost of $50,000 (adjusted for inflation, $392,288).[41]

Dover Downs faced numerous financial problems in its early years. Two further liens were filed against Dover Downs in July 1969, totaling at over $950,000 for liens with amounts listed publicly.[42][43] By April 1970, one company who filed a lien against Dover Downs, the McNutt Electric Company, filed a lawsuit against the facility for refusal of payment.[44] Eventually, both liens were settled by August, with Dover Downs paying $965,000 combined to both companies who filed liens.[45][46] In 1973, DDR nearly faced a boycott by the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, who wanted an 8% increase in purse money and a new paddock area;[47] although track leaders initially refused due to costs,[48] the two sides were eventually able to come to an agreement to avoid a boycott.[49] By the start of the following year, with attendance failing to meet expectations, track general manager John Riddle stated that "I must admit that we are in a serious financial situation... I know we can't continue to operate in a deficit situation."[50] To help alleviate Dover Downs' financial situation, Buckson proposed the idea of hosting dog racing to help save Dover Downs from its financial issues.[51] He also attempted to pass a tax relief bill through the General Assembly;[52] although it was able to pass through the House of Representatives in May,[53] it was vetoed by governor Sherman W. Tribbitt.[54] In August, Buckson was stripped of his $35,000 annual salary and reassigned to chairman of Dover Downs, with Riddle taking over as president.[55] By September, Riddle announced that the facility was available for sale but denied that Dover Downs would file for bankruptcy.[56] In the midst of Dover Downs' financial woes, Dover Downs International Speedway was still seen as a profitable venture,[57] with The Morning News stating in September 1974 that "auto racing, a profitable enterprise... will not be affected by the financial miseries thoroughbred racing has suffered ever since the multi-milliondollar complex opened in 1969."[58]

John W. Rollins, former owner of Dover Downs, often provided emergency financial backing to Dover Downs despite its financial troubles, helping the facility continue to operate in the 1970s.

In 1975, a tax break bill to assist Dover Downs if the facility resumed thoroughbred racing was passed, relieving some financial pressure from the facility.[59][60] However, a year later, auditors discovered that Dover Downs owed as much as $49,000 (adjusted for inflation, $262,365) in unpaid admission taxes.[61] In the winter of 1977, attendance was reported to have dropped by 16% from the previous year due to the construction of new horse racing tracks.[62] Later that year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiated an investigation of potential race-fixing at Dover Downs.[63] After an initial attempt at a tax break bill was vetoed by governor Pete du Pont in October, another tax break bill was proposed the following in response to the veto, this time partnering with state officials.[64][65] After passing the House and Senate,[66][67] du Pont stated that he would only sign the bill if he could release the track's finances, which Riddle had refused to disclose on numerous occasions.[68] In a controversial decision for du Pont, he approved the $500,000 annual tax break on February 21.[69] Although the legislation helped decreased some financial pressure off of Dover Downs, Riddle admitted in November of that year that "we'll still show a very small loss position".[70] In April 1979, Riddle resigned from his position to become the executive vice president of NASCAR,[71] with Riddle stating that "I really believe that this racetrack is solid and will continue to be so for many years".[72] In contrast to Riddle's statement, owner John W. Rollins stated that since owning the track, he had not made any profit. He further stated that without his continued financial backing in emergencies despite the facility's financial troubles, "dire things would have happened".[73]

Denis McGlynn era, Dover Downs expansion

[edit]

DDIS' mass expansion

[edit]

In November 1979, director of operations Denis McGlynn was named as Riddle's replacement for president of Dover Downs.[74] Heading into the 1980s, the facility still oversaw financial woes, with McGlynn stating in a March 1983 interview that Dover Downs Raceway suffered "significant" losses since 1981.[75] In September 1982, Rollins offered the city of Dover to purchase the entirety of Dover Downs for $5 million (adjusted for inflation, $15,295,690).[76] Later that year, DDR underwent renovations, adding betting windows and color televisions.[77] In April 1983, McGlynn tried to negotiate with the city to lower the buying cost of Dover Downs to $1.9 million; however, the proposal was rejected.[78] Attendance at DDR also continued to drop with the construction of competing Rosecroft Raceway in 1984,[79] with the track reporting an over 10% decrease in average attendance from the previous year.[80] Later that year in May, in response to rising attendance and subsequent complaints about a lack of seating at Dover Downs International Speedway, McGlynn announced a long-term expansion plan to retain its NASCAR races.[81] Two years later, DDIS underwent a repave after complaints from NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs.[82] The repave process started in May and was completed by September of that year, costing approximately $500,000.[83]

refer to caption
NASCAR racing at Dover Motor Speedway's asphalt surface in 1985. In 1995, the track surface changed to concrete, which still remains today.

Starting in the mid-1980s, Dover Downs International Speedway expanded drastically. In 1986 and 1987, 3,200 new seats were added for each year.[84] The following year, 5,100 seats added near Dover Downs International Speedway's main grandstand were added, increasing seating capacity to 41,000.[85] In March 1989, the addition of both of a new media center was completed, with a further 3,800 seats being announced.[86] By the end of the decade, renovations were made to numerous amenities, including victory lane, restrooms, pit road, and the garages.[87] In April 1991, a 5,383-seat grandstand was erected overseeing the track's fourth turn.[88] Further expansions of 5,000, 4,750, 6,650, and 6,950 seats were approved by the Dover Planning Commission in 1991,[89] 1992,[90] 1993,[91] and 1994, respectively, increasing capacity to 73,502.[92] In November 1994, alongside further construction of an additional 7,050 seats, track officials announced a $1.8 million complete repaving of DDIS' track surface, this time replacing the traditional asphalt surface with concrete.[93] Paving started in November and was completed in March 1995.[94] In October 1996, the city of Dover approved a master plan to allow the track to build 73,178 additional seats over the course of seven years, with the plan increasing capacity to 170,000.[95] However, by 2005, only 140,000 seats were installed.[8]

McGlynn's fight for legalization of slot machines in Delaware, subsequent DDR recovery and hotel construction

[edit]

In contrast, Dover Downs Raceway, alongside the state of Delawarean horse racing, oversaw heavy turmoil in the late 1980s and most of the 1990s. In 1989, alongside other horse racing tracks in Delaware, McGlynn started to advocate publicly for the legalization of slot machines in the state of Delaware.[96][97] A bill to legalize slot machines in Delaware, H.B. 297, was passed by both chambers of the Delaware Legislature by June 30.[98] However, then-Delaware Governor Mike Castle vetoed the bill in the summer of the same year.[99] Five years later, despite threats of another veto from Castle's successor Tom Carper,[100] another push for legalization was made in early 1994 after the closure of Brandywine Raceway in 1990 and further economic turmoil due to H.B. 297's veto.[101][102] Another bill, H.B. 443, was passed by June 1994 by both chambers[103] but was again vetoed; however, Carper stated that he was open to compromise.[104] A rewritten bill, H.B. 628 that allowed the state to take a bigger share of profits and required slot machines to be relicensed every four years, was passed by both chambers, with Carper allowing the bill to become law without his signature.[105][106]

Although McGlynn initially stating that he would not install slot machines due to a lack of profit for Dover Downs,[106] Rollins was able to convince McGlynn otherwise, with plans to install 500 machines in March 1995.[107] However, the installation was delayed by months,[108][109] with test runs not occurring until December 22[110] and the official opening occurring seven days later.[111] In the first months of slot machines, Dover Downs and Delaware Park Racetrack both oversaw increased profit,[112] with Dover Downs expanding their number of slot machines to 1,000 to accommodate increased demand.[113][114] By November 1996, $800,000 worth of renovations were invested into a reinvigorated and financially stable DDR, with McGlynn praising Rollins in a News Journal interview.[115] In March 1999, a 22,000 square feet (2,000 m2) expansion to increase the amount of slot machines to 1,568 was completed.[116]

Discussions on building a hotel to make Dover Downs an "entertainment destination" were recorded as far back as March 1998, with McGlynn stating that building a hotel "would make sense".[117] On August 25, 1999, the News Journal reported that Dover Downs Entertainment had submitted plans for a 520-room four star hotel to the Dover Planning Commission for approval,[118] with construction taking place in two 260-room phases if approved.[119] The hotel was approved on September 20.[120] The first phase of the hotel was scheduled to open on February 8, 2002; although it did open on time,[121] the opening was affected by a flood on the top floor of the hotel caused by an open pipe.[122]

Post-Dover Downs split

[edit]
See also: Speedway Motorsports § Dover Motorsports
refer to caption
The Monster Monument (pictured in 2024), featuring a 46-foot (14 m) Miles the Monster. The Monster Monument, built in 2008, was part of a multi-year renovation project aimed at beautifying the facility.

In July 2001, McGlynn stated hopes to separate Dover Downs' auto racing business and its horse racing and casino business as two separate companies, with the casino and horse racing facilities being named under Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment.[123] The split was completed in April 2002, with the auto racing facility now being owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc.[124] As part of the split, the auto racing facility changed its name to Dover International Speedway (DIS).[125] In 2004, DIS started the process of installing of SAFER barriers to increase track safety.[126] The project was faced with engineering difficulties[127] but was eventually completed in time for the 2005 MBNA RacePoints 400.[128] In May 2006, McGlynn announced a five-year renovation plan for DIS, focused on expanding amenities around the track's property along with expanding the width of DIS' pit road.[129] The project was split into three phases. The first phase of the project was completed in time for the 2007 Autism Speaks 400, with additional parking and luxury seating options being constructed.[130] Phase two was completed by the running of the 2008 Camping World RV 400, which included the construction of a monument honoring past winners at DIS alongside an expanded fan zone.[11][131] Phase three of the project, an extension of the track's pit road, was completed by the 2009 Autism Speaks 400, extending it by 432 feet (132 m).[132][133] In 2014, Mike Tatoian, chief operating officer of Dover Motorsports, was assigned to replace McGlynn as president of DIS, with McGlynn remaining as the president of Dover Motorsports.[134] The following year, track developers spent $2.9 million to install a new, 21-foot (6.4 m) catchfence to replace the track's old 15-foot (4.6 m) catchfence.[135]

Capacity decline, change in ownership

[edit]

Starting in the late 2000s, DIS oversaw capacity and economic decline. In May 2009, seating capacity was decreased by approximately 7,000.[136] By 2011, attendance at DIS' NASCAR Cup Series races had dropped to under 90,000, over 50,000 less than what attendance was at its peak; the drop was blamed on economic effects of the Great Recession.[137] In 2012, developers initiated a seat-widening plan, with capacity decreasing from 132,000 to 113,000.[138] By the 2015 FedEx 400, DIS decreased seating capacity to 95,500 in response to further attendance downturn at DIS.[139][140] A further 10,500 seats were torn down in time for the 2017 AAA 400 Drive for Autism, resetting the capacity to 85,000.[141] Two years later, in response to a further decline of demand according to McGlynn, seating capacity was dropped to 54,000.[142]

In May 2019, DIS began work on a $5.5 million project focused on expanding its garage surface area by 20%; the project was completed in time for the 2019 Drydene 400.[143][144] In December 2021, ownership of the track changed hands when Dover Motorsports was bought out by Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) for $131.5 million. As part of the purchase, the track's name changed to Dover Motor Speedway.[145]

Events

[edit]

Racing

[edit]

NASCAR

[edit]
See also: NASCAR Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway
refer to caption
NASCAR racing at Dover Motor Speedway in 2012. Since 1969, DMS has held NASCAR Cup Series races at the facility.

As of 2024, DMS holds one annual NASCAR Cup Series race, currently known as the Wurth 400 for sponsorship reasons.[146] For most of its history, DMS held two annual races: one in the spring and one in the fall. The former was first run in 1969 to christen the auto racing oval.[39] The latter was first run in 1971,[147][148] and was run annually until 2021, when its race date was shifted to the Nashville Superspeedway.[149][150]

Other racing events

[edit]

In 1969, DMS ran a one-off United States Auto Club (USAC) open-wheel event, with Art Pollard winning the event.[151] While a 10-year deal was signed with USAC in 1970,[152] the race was cancelled that same year due to complaints from driver Mike Mosley that the track was unsafe after Mosley ran tests at the facility.[153][154]

Starting in 1998, the facility ran Indy Racing League (IRL) races.[155][156] However, after one more iteration in 1999,[157] the race was scrapped heading into the new millennium, with poor attendance being cited as the main reason for the failure to renew.[158]

Non-racing events

[edit]
  • Starting in 2012, the Firefly Music Festival was held at DMS.[159][160] With one exception in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[161] the event was held annually until 2023, when the event went on hiatus.[162]
  • Since 2022, the facility has hosted Gift of Lights, a drive-thru Christmas lights display that features 3.5 million total Christmas lights during the Christmas season.[163]

Lap records

[edit]

As of April 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Dover Motor Speedway are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Oval: 1.609 km (1969–present)[164]
Indy Racing League 0:19.622[165] Greg Ray Dallara IR-7 1998 Pep Boys 400K
NASCAR Cup 0:22.203[166] Chase Elliott Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2019 Gander RV 400
ARCA Menards 0:22.846[167] Carson Kvapil Chevrolet Camaro SS 2024 General Tire 150
NASCAR Truck 0:23.230[168] Brett Moffitt Chevrolet Silverado 2019 JEGS 200
NASCAR Xfinity 0:23.261[169] Jesse Love Chevrolet Camaro SS 2024 BetRivers 200

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Dover International Speedway". ESPN. January 4, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Nagengast, Larry (May 3, 2019). "The 50-year evolution of Dover International Speedway". WDDE. Retrieved October 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Read, Zoë (July 23, 2018). "Dover Downs to join gambling company with casinos in Rhode Island, Mississippi". WHYY-TV. Retrieved October 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Holveck, Brandon (November 29, 2021). "Dover Downs converting to Bally's Dover Casino Resort as parent company continues to grow". The News Journal. Retrieved October 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "'You Enjoy Myself': Your guide to Phish's Mondegreen in Delaware". WCAU. January 16, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Frank, Martin; Mace, Ben (April 28, 2022). "From glorious highs to an uncertain future, can NASCAR recapture glory at Dover?". The News Journal. Archived from the original on April 29, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Tabeling, Katie (December 7, 2023). "Dover Speedway improves camping lots ahead of 2024 race". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved September 20, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ a b Finney, Mike (February 9, 2005). "Dover not ready to commit to night race". The News Journal. pp. C1, C6. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  9. ^ a b "Miles the Monster". Roadside America. Retrieved October 16, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Brooks, Jane (May 30, 1993). "Track's 'Monster Mile' inspires plush souvenir". The News Journal. pp. E1. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  11. ^ a b Finney, Mike (January 27, 2008). "Monster Monument will be new fan attraction at Dover". The News Journal. pp. E1, E8. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  12. ^ Bodley, Hal; Martin, Larry K. (June 19, 1969). "5 Furlongs Will Cost 1.5 Million". The News Journal. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  13. ^ Bodley, Hal; Martin, Larry K. (June 20, 1967). "Assembly ok on Buckson racing track seen". The Morning News. p. 21. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  14. ^ "Buckson's bill stalled at post". The Morning News. June 28, 1967. p. 31. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  15. ^ "House OKs Buckson's Race Track". The News Journal. July 19, 1967. p. 24. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  16. ^ "Terry Signs Bill For Dover Downs". The News Journal. July 27, 1967. p. 1. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  17. ^ Martin, Larry K. (September 16, 1967). "Buckson in $2 million deal". The Morning News. p. 16. Retrieved September 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  18. ^ a b c Feldner, Karl (October 27, 1967). "Dover Downs building on schedule". The Morning News. p. 55. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  19. ^ "Union Mum On Track Picketing". The News Journal. October 12, 1967. p. 49. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  20. ^ "Unionists deny track parley set". The Morning News. October 17, 1967. p. 25. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  21. ^ "Buckson asks delay of opening". The Morning News. December 20, 1967. p. 31. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  22. ^ "Dover Downs gets 55 days". The Morning News. January 17, 1968. p. 23. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  23. ^ "Dover Downs debut delayed". The Morning News. February 9, 1968. p. 27. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  24. ^ "Spring Meet Off At Dover Downs". The News Journal. March 2, 1968. p. 1. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  25. ^ "Dover Downs Completion Is Foreseen in August". The News Journal. April 19, 1968. p. 48. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  26. ^ "Buckson's Racetrack Has 2 Liens Posted". The News Journal. June 15, 1968. p. 3. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  27. ^ Hardcastle, Jim (June 25, 1968). "New lien filed against Dover track". The Morning News. p. 12. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  28. ^ Hardcastle, Jim (June 26, 1968). "$54,000 liens heaped on track". The Morning News. p. 26. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  29. ^ a b "Racetrack suits hit $286,000". The Morning News. June 29, 1968. p. 39. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  30. ^ Bryson, Gene (June 2, 1989). "Dover Downs passing the test of time". The News Journal. pp. E1, E2. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  31. ^ Brown, Jeff (March 6, 2019). "A dream come true: Dover Downs at 50". The News Journal. Retrieved September 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  32. ^ "Nolan new deputy attorney general". The Morning News. September 6, 1968. p. 13. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  33. ^ "Dover Downs opening listed". The Morning News. January 10, 1969. p. 20. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  34. ^ "Dover Downs Gets Race License". The News Journal. February 6, 1969. p. 37. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  35. ^ Feldner, Karl (March 8, 1969). "Dover Downs opens today". The Morning News. p. 27. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  36. ^ Feldner, Karl (March 10, 1969). "Veteran rider's okay top news to Buckson". The Morning News. p. 28. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  37. ^ "2 Auto Races Set for Dover". The News Journal. April 23, 1969. p. 37. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  38. ^ Feldner, Karl (May 12, 1969). "Dover Downs ends miracle meet". The Anniston Star. p. 23. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  39. ^ a b McDermott, Don (July 7, 1969). "Petty wins 300 race by 6 laps". The Morning News. p. 21. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  40. ^ Distelheim, Joe (July 7, 1969). "Greatest traffic jam a washout". The Morning News. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  41. ^ "Dover Downs Undergoes $50,000 Repaving Job". The News Journal. June 30, 1970. p. 53. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  42. ^ "3d Lien Filed Against Downs". The News Journal. July 31, 1969. p. 32. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  43. ^ "Dover track asks lien be dropped". The Morning News. August 28, 1969. p. 2. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  44. ^ "Suit against race track under way". The Morning News. April 15, 1970. p. 35. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  45. ^ "Dover Downs settles mechanic's lien". The Morning News. April 23, 1970. p. 43. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  46. ^ "Engineering firm, racetrack settle". The Morning News. August 26, 1970. p. 32. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  47. ^ "Owners may boycott Dover". The Morning News. November 5, 1973. p. 16. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  48. ^ "Dover Downs Hopes to Avoid Closing Track". The News Journal. November 10, 1973. p. 12. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  49. ^ Schellhammer, Bill (November 12, 1973). "Dover Downs: It's open". The Morning News. p. 26. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  50. ^ Feldner, Karl (February 4, 1974). "Dover Downs Outlook Bleak, Track Boss Says". The News Journal. p. 10. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  51. ^ Martin, Monte (January 6, 1974). "87-date dog racing meet sought in Del". The Morning News. p. 26. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  52. ^ Moyed, Ralph S. (February 14, 1974). "Horse issue rears in Kent vote". The Morning News. p. 14. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  53. ^ Shaw, Eleanor (May 31, 1974). "Controversial race track bill passes House by a nose". The Morning News. p. 4. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  54. ^ Rykiel, Walt (June 29, 1974). "Veto Scratches Aid For Dover Racetrack". The News Journal. pp. 10, 12. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  55. ^ Goldbacher, Ray (August 13, 1974). "Buckson gets 'promotion' – and is $35,000 poorer". The Morning News. p. 11. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  56. ^ Gutman, James (September 20, 1974). "Dover Downs management denies bankruptcy rumor". The Morning News. p. 23. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  57. ^ "Dover reaps rewards of NASCAR". The Morning News. April 27, 1977. p. 10. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  58. ^ McDermott, Don (September 17, 1974). "Dover Downs plans for '75 auto racing". The Morning News. p. 27. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  59. ^ Feldner, Karl (July 4, 1975). "Will Dover Downs race?". The News Journal. pp. 14, 16. Retrieved October 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  60. ^ Martin, Monte (October 29, 1975). "Dover Downs Is Back With State as 'Partner'". The News Journal. p. 24. Retrieved October 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  61. ^ "Trot Tracks May Owe State $100,000 in Taxes". The News Journal. September 22, 1976. p. 19. Retrieved October 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  62. ^ Katzman, Izzy (January 16, 1977). "Fans, horseman like winter races at Dover Downs". The Morning News. p. 9. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  63. ^ Katzman, Izzy; Moyed, Ralph S. (May 24, 1977). "FBI probes possible 'fix' at Dover Downs". The Morning News. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  64. ^ Sandza, Richard (November 22, 1977). "Racetrack silent 'partner' on tax cut bill". The Morning News. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  65. ^ Sandza, Richard (November 24, 1977). "Tax-break bill pledge keeps Downs open". The Morning News. pp. A1, A2. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  66. ^ "Racetrack bill clears House". The Morning News. January 20, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  67. ^ Felton, John (February 3, 1978). "Dover Downs Bill Passes By 11-10 Vote". The News Journal. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  68. ^ Sandza, Richard (February 17, 1978). "Du Pont may tell track's finances". The Morning News. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  69. ^ Sandza, Richard (February 22, 1978). "Dover track bill signed by governor". The Morning News. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  70. ^ Sandza, Richard; Trento, Joe (November 4, 1978). "Forecast for Dover Downs is 'better'". The Morning News. p. 30. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  71. ^ Katzman, Izzy (April 20, 1979). "Riddle Quits Dover Downs For Daytona". The News Journal. p. 16. Retrieved October 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  72. ^ Ireland, Jack (April 22, 1978). "Dover Downs no riddle to ex-boss". The Morning News. pp. B6. Retrieved October 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  73. ^ Sandza, Richard (May 20, 1979). "At Dover Downs he's a loser, Rollins says of investment". The News Journal. pp. A1, A10. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  74. ^ Ireland, Jack (November 15, 1979). "Dover track names new president". The Morning News. p. 35. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  75. ^ Katzman, Izzy (March 13, 1983). "Harrington track stews over November dates". The News Journal. pp. D11. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  76. ^ Brooks, Jane (September 18, 1982). "Dover is touted on buying 'Downs'". The News Journal. pp. A1, A6. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  77. ^ "New season, high hopes at new-look Dover Downs plant". The News Journal. November 13, 1982. pp. B5. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  78. ^ Brooks, Jane (April 12, 1983). "Deadlock stymies hike in Dover tax". The Morning News. pp. A1, A4. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  79. ^ Katzman, Izzy (January 25, 1984). "New competition hurts Dover track". The Morning News. pp. C1. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  80. ^ Katzman, Izzy (March 29, 1984). "Dean gives DelPark support". The Morning News. pp. C9. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  81. ^ Bryson, Gene (May 28, 1984). "Dover Downs tries to catch up with NASCAR". The News Journal. pp. C4. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  82. ^ Chevalier, Jack (May 19, 1986). "Ridley very lucky to survive blackout". The News Journal. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  83. ^ Bryson, Gene (September 11, 1986). "Scribe handles curves at Dover Downs smoothly". The News Journal. pp. C1, C3. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  84. ^ Bryson, Gene (June 4, 1987). "Seating situation sticky at Dover". The News Journal. pp. C5. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  85. ^ Brooks, Jane (June 3, 1988). "The NASCAR bonanza rolls in". The Morning News. pp. B8, B7. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  86. ^ Finney, Mike (March 17, 1989). "Dover Downs adds seats". The News Journal. pp. C6. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  87. ^ Bryson, Gene (December 31, 1989). "Dover Downs is growing along with NASCAR". The News Journal. pp. B6. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  88. ^ Bryson, Gene (April 14, 1991). "Dover Downs gets another face lift". The News Journal. pp. C9. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  89. ^ Gilligan, Eileen (August 20, 1991). "More seats at Dover Downs approved". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  90. ^ Svetvilas, Kanchalee (August 18, 1992). "Dover Downs expansion OK'd". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  91. ^ Svetvilas, Kanchalee (October 19, 1993). "Heavier traffic worries Dover's development's neighbors". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  92. ^ Svetvilas, Kanchalee (August 16, 1994). "Dover Downs just keeps on growing". The News Journal. pp. B2. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  93. ^ Brooks, Jane (November 4, 1994). "Dover Downs turns to concrete". The News Journal. pp. B9. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  94. ^ Bryson, Gene (March 26, 1995). "Taming the 'Monster'". The News Journal. pp. C1, C7. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  95. ^ Merriweather, James (October 22, 1996). "Planners OK 73,178 more seats at Dover Downs". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  96. ^ Cohen, Celia; Pope, Lisa (March 8, 1989). "Delaware horse tracks want slots". The News Journal. pp. A1, A4. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  97. ^ Ireland, Jack (April 3, 1989). "Track president wants slot machines". The News Journal. pp. C4. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  98. ^ Kesler, Nancy; Zaferos, William D. (July 1, 1989). "Assembly OKs slot gambling". The News Journal. pp. A1, A4. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  99. ^ Montgomery, Jeff (July 26, 1989). "Castle says no to slots". The News Journal. pp. A1, A8. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  100. ^ Kesler, Nancy (January 12, 1994). "Carper: Slot machine bill to be vetoed". The News Journal. pp. A4. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  101. ^ Ireland, Jack (February 1, 1994). "Slots seen as state tracks' salvation". The News Journal. pp. C1, C3. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  102. ^ Kesley, Nancy (March 20, 1994). "Slots-at-tracks' backers go to the whip". The News Journal. pp. A1, A12. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  103. ^ Kesley, Nancy (June 17, 1994). "Track slots bill passes". The News Journal. pp. A1. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  104. ^ Kesler, Nancy (June 29, 1994). "Slots bill is vetoed by Carper". The News Journal. pp. A1. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  105. ^ Kesler, Nancy (June 30, 1994). "Lawmakers plan a deal on slots bill". The News Journal. pp. A1, A5. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  106. ^ a b Kesley, Nancy; Merriweather, James (July 1, 1994). "Compromise hits the jackpot". The News Journal. pp. B8. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  107. ^ Kesler, Nancy (September 22, 1994). "Dover Downs will reopen with slots". The News Journal. pp. A1. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  108. ^ Kesler, Nancy (November 27, 1994). "Slots' debut delayed". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  109. ^ Kesler, Nancy (December 1, 1995). "New target date for racetrack slots: Dec. 11". The News Journal. pp. B1, B5. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  110. ^ Kesle, Susan (December 23, 1995). "Slots operation leaves little to chance". The News Journal. pp. A3. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  111. ^ Miller, J. J. (December 30, 1995). "Opening day in Dover: Smiles, sighs, wide eyes". The News Journal. pp. A6. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  112. ^ Kesler, Nancy (March 22, 1996). "Slots revenues top estimates". The News Journal. pp. A1, A5. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  113. ^ Miler, J. J. (May 21, 1996). "Dover planners approve more space for slots". The News Journal. pp. A2. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  114. ^ Brooks, Jane (October 19, 1996). "Dover Downs adds wing". The News Journal. pp. E1. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  115. ^ Brooks, Jane (November 18, 1996). "Dover's Jackpot". The News Journal. pp. D13, D14. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  116. ^ Merriweather, James (March 23, 1999). "Dover Downs wants to be bigger roller". The News Journal. pp. A1, A6. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  117. ^ Brooks, Jane (March 8, 1998). "Dover Downs is on track for even more growth". The News Journal. pp. BZ30. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  118. ^ Darnell, Michelle (August 25, 1999). "Dover Downs plans to build hotel". The News Journal. pp. B7. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  119. ^ Darnell, Michelle (September 4, 1999). "Dover Downs at 'next step'". The News Journal. pp. F1. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  120. ^ Darnell, Michelle (September 21, 1999). "Planners approve Dover Downs hotel". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  121. ^ Merriweather, James (December 28, 2001). "Dover hotel to open on time". The News Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  122. ^ Johnson, Patrick (December 21, 2001). "Pipe mishap floods racetrack project slated to open Feb. 8". The News Journal. pp. B5. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  123. ^ Parra, Esteban (July 27, 2001). "Casino, racing split planned". The News Journal. pp. B7, B10. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  124. ^ Epstein, Jonathan D. (April 2, 2002). "Dover Downs spinoff complete". The News Journal. pp. A1, A8. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  125. ^ Finney, Mike (February 27, 2002). "Dover drops 'Downs' from auto track name". The News Journal. pp. C5. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  126. ^ Finney, Mike (March 21, 2004). "Dover to install SAFER walls around track". The News Journal. pp. D1, D8. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  127. ^ Finney, Mike (September 21, 2004). "Dover's wall tough on drivers, tough on SAFER barrier engineers". The News Journal. pp. C1, C5. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  128. ^ Finney, Mike (March 24, 2005). "Dover's SAFER walls will be ready". The News Journal. pp. C3. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  129. ^ Finney, Mike (May 25, 2006). "Dover's Monster Mile to get makeover". The News Journal. pp. C1, C3. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  130. ^ Finney, Mike (May 31, 2008). "Monster Mile upgrades for fans". The News Journal. pp. A1, A2. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  131. ^ Pope, Kristian (September 20, 2008). "Dover racetrack in midst of a makeover". The News Journal. pp. B7. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  132. ^ Finney, Mike (January 8, 2009). "Dover track redoing pit, front wall areas". The News Journal. pp. C5. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  133. ^ Finney, Mike (April 16, 2009). "Dover hopes pit road project ends complaints". The News Journal. pp. C6. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  134. ^ "Michael Tatoian named president of Dover speedway". The News Journal. December 19, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  135. ^ "Dover installs catch fence for 2015". The News Journal. October 1, 2014. pp. C1. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  136. ^ Persac, Nicholas (May 28, 2009). "Race fans gathering early". The News Journal. pp. B1, B2. Retrieved October 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  137. ^ Frank, Martin (May 15, 2011). "Speedway runs into trouble". The News Journal. pp. A1, A2. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  138. ^ Ruth, Eric (January 12, 2012). "Dover Speedway gets a rear end job". The News Journal. pp. A8. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  139. ^ Offredo, Jon (October 15, 2014). "Dover trims NASCAR seating by 17,500". The News Journal. pp. A2. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  140. ^ Phillips, Carron J. (May 30, 2015). "Changes appear at Dover speedway; some not happy". The News Journal. pp. 3C. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  141. ^ Smith, Jerry (December 9, 2016). "'Right-sizing' continues at Monster Mile speedway". The News Journal. pp. 1A, 9A. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  142. ^ Baker, Karl (October 29, 2019). "Monster Mile grandstands continue to shrink". The News Journal. pp. 3C. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  143. ^ McFadin, Daniel (April 29, 2019). "Dover International Speedway to overhaul Cup Series garage". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 16, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  144. ^ Mace, Ben (October 2, 2019). "Dover Speedway plans party for 100th NASCAR cup race". The News Journal. Retrieved October 16, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  145. ^ Owens, Jacob (December 22, 2021). "Dover speedway owner acquired as sale closes". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved October 16, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  146. ^ Morabito, Sabrina (February 23, 2023). "Würth partners with Dover Motor Speedway to headline NASCAR race". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved October 16, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  147. ^ "Dover Downs Schedules 500 Race". The News Journal. June 17, 1971. p. 51. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  148. ^ McDermott, Don (October 18, 1971). "Luck Rides With Petty In 500 Race". The News Journal. pp. 29, 31. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  149. ^ Humbles, Andy (June 2, 2020). "Nashville Superspeedway will reopen in 2021, host area's first NASCAR Cup race in 37 years". The Tennessean. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  150. ^ Owens, Jacob (June 3, 2020). "Dover to lose a NASCAR race weekend in 2021". Delaware Business Times. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  151. ^ McDermott, Don (August 25, 1969). "Pollard avoids crashes, wins '200'". The Morning News. p. 21. Retrieved October 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  152. ^ McDermott, Don (March 7, 1970). "Dover Speedway signs 10-year pact". The Morning News. p. 29. Retrieved October 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  153. ^ McDermott, Don (July 9, 1970). "Indy-car race at Dover gets USAC ax". The Morning News. p. 54. Retrieved October 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  154. ^ McDermott, Don (July 25, 1970). "Forget USAC, go with NASCAR". The Morning News. p. 24. Retrieved October 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  155. ^ Bryson, Gene (October 1, 1997). "Indy cars will race at Dover". The News Journal. pp. A1, A4. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  156. ^ Spencer, Joy (July 20, 1998). "Survival of the fastest". The News Journal. pp. C1, C5. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  157. ^ Spencer, Joy (August 2, 1999). "Patience pays off for Ray". The News Journal. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  158. ^ Spencer, Joy (November 3, 1999). "IRL won't be back in Dover next season". The News Journal. pp. C1. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  159. ^ Cormier, Ryan (April 2, 2012). "Revered rockers will roll in Dover". The News Journal. pp. A1, A2. Retrieved October 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  160. ^ Cormier, Ryan; Fishman, Margie; Jagtiani, Sarika (July 22, 2012). "'It's Unreal'". The News Journal. pp. A1, A16. Retrieved October 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Open access icon
  161. ^ Cormier, Ryan (March 24, 2020). "Firefly Music Festival canceled due to coronavirus pandemic". The News Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  162. ^ Cormier, Ryan (October 27, 2022). "Firefly Music Festival canceled for next year, promises 2024 return". The News Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  163. ^ Mace, Ben (November 22, 2023). "Gift of Lights drive-thru holiday light display to sparkle again in Dover. What to know". The News Journal. Retrieved September 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  164. ^ "Dover Downs - Motor Sport Magazine". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  165. ^ "1998 Dover Downs Indycars". Motor Sport Magazine. July 19, 1998. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  166. ^ "NASCAR Cup 2019 Dover Race Fastest Laps". May 6, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  167. ^ "2024 ARCA General Tire 2 150". April 26, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  168. ^ "NASCAR Truck 2019 Dover Race Fastest Laps". May 3, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  169. ^ "2024 BetRivers 200 Race Statistics". April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dover_Motor_Speedway&oldid=1253395836"