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Discover CityViewNC.com's fresh updated look! | 13 SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE of all ages are on hand at the racetrack south of Fayetteville for a slate of races whose vehicle classes range from these small-scale souped-up cars known as Legends up through full-size race cars that look much like those that whiz around in NASCAR Cup Series races on TV. Many of those present are die-hard fans who come to the four-tenths-mile track any time there are races –two to three times most months during the season, which runs from March to November. More fans come and from farther away for regional races and still more yet for the two national dirt-track race series hosted by the track each year, usually every May and July. is year, wet weather in early July forced the postponement of the second of those annual races. e Wayne Gray Sr. Memorial, part of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is now set for ursday, September 27, and track promoter Jim Long Jr. expects the nationally known racers to draw several thousand fans to watch professional drivers vie for a $10,000 purse. Racing has always been a part of Long's life. His father raced cars for 30 years, including on this very track, now in its 50th year. Long followed his dad into the business, racing cars, running his own string of cars, doing marketing for some NASCAR teams, running a series of races and managing a track. "I see it from all sides," he said. Now in his fourth year of running the speedway, he said he's working to improve the business and expand its offerings, including hosting, festivals and other events there at times when races aren't scheduled. Racing is first, though, and he's found success, including being named Promoter of First Row: Jennifer Kissinger, Financial Advisor; Kalele McEachin, Financial Advisor; Linda S. Goff, Financial Advisor; Denise Lynch, Financial Advisor; Kelly Renegar, Client Service Associate Second Row: Jamie Allen, Client Service Associate; Nathan Smith, Financial Advisor; Kristin McCarthy, Financial Advisor; Alexis Board, Client Service Associate Third Row: Jaqueline Evans, Client Service Associate; Michael E. Stanfield, Financial Advisor; Randy Bullard, Financial Advisor; Marty Stone, Financial Advisor; Christian Franco, Financial Advisor We don't just manage investments, we build relationships to help our clients negotiate life's financial and emotional challenges. FAYETTEVILLE, NC BRANCH 910.483.6181 | 800.283.6181 toll free 2153 Valleygate Drive, Suite 201, Fayetteville, NC 28304 ©2018 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC2196486 8/18 Find Concerts, Children's Activities, Marathons, Fundraisers, and Other Local Events INSTANTLY! Just text the word EVENTS to the number 88000 Local Events Will Display On Your Phone. USE IT ANYTIME & ANYWHERE

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