The 2010 season started with a new race promoter, Legend driver Jeremy Coulter.

His appearance fee of $50,000 or more does not scare race promoters.

If those problems weren't enough, the league's lack of organization often allowed unscrupulous race promoters to disappear with the drivers' winnings.

Mr. Bueller said that although his organization sanctions thousands of events, it is up to individual race promoters to follow its guidelines.

To lure relatives, race promoters often hold events on holiday weekends or in vacation-destination spots.

Mr. Goldstein said the race promoter has promised to donate $350,000 to the board for community service projects if the race takes place.

Stokkan defined the sport's "customers" as its fans, sponsors and race promoters.

The issue split fans of cycling but race promoters were more united and Barden found it harder to get engagements.

The proposed board would likely include representatives of three groups: car owners, sponsors and race promoters (with George representing the last constituency).

The race promoter said that the circuit was ahead of schedule.