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This year, more than 60,000 people attended each day over Memorial Day weekend, generating $243.7 million in economic activity for the city. The new deal could potentially include expanding the two-day festival to three days.
The existing route has been in place since the old streetcar days of 1912. It new route would continue all the way to Lawrence Avenue.
The race created some new NASCAR fans. But some people also have problems with the traffic and other issues and wonder about whether it's worth bringing back.
Officials won't comment on the deal that apparently resolved a bitter dispute over the use of the "Special Olympics" brand by a prominent local organization.