Edgar Filing: DOVER MOTORSPORTS INC

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Form 10-Q

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

Commission file number 1-11929

Dover Motorsports, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		51-0357525
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901

(Address of principal executive offices)

(302) 883-6500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of October 31, 2010, the number of shares of each class of the registrant’s common stock outstanding is as follows:


Common Stock -		18,207,552 shares
Class A Common Stock -		18,510,975 shares

Part I – Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
Revenues:
Admissions	$	8,874		$	11,196		$	18,757		$	23,149
Event-related		6,991			7,481			14,449			16,260
Broadcasting		12,645			12,346			27,979			27,284
Other		1			121			3			154

		28,511			31,144			61,188			66,847

Expenses:
Operating and marketing		17,463			19,159			39,850			44,505
Impairment charge		—			7,478			7,964			7,478
General and administrative		3,557			3,062			10,100			9,219
Depreciation and amortization		1,539			1,606			4,690			4,788

		22,559			31,305			62,604			65,990

Gain from insurance settlement		298			—			298			—

Operating earnings (loss)		6,250			(161	)		(1,118	)		857
Interest income		4			—			11			7
Interest expense		25			244			(1,624	)		(1,275	)
Gain (loss) on sale of investments		3			—			3			(102	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(208	)		—			(208	)		—

Earnings (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit		6,074			83			(2,936	)		(513	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(2,658	)		(607	)		68			(811	)

Net earnings (loss)		3,416			(524	)		(2,868	)		(1,324	)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of income taxes		—			64			—			168
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes		14			24			8			29
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes		—			—			—			61
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost included in net periodic pension benefit cost, net of income taxes		23			37			70			112

Comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	3,453		$	(399	)	$	(2,790	)	$	(954	)

Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.09		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.04	)

Diluted	$	0.09		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.04	)

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)


	September 30, 2010			December 31, 2009
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	280		$	155
Accounts receivable		9,732			1,260
Inventories		281			277
Prepaid expenses and other		2,182			1,528
Deferred income taxes		134			118
Current assets held for sale		2,800			2,800

Total current assets		15,409			6,138

Property and equipment, net		118,043			130,182
Restricted cash		—			5,333
Other assets, net		600			712
Deferred income taxes		148			164

Total assets	$	134,200		$	142,529


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	2,047		$	456
Accrued liabilities		4,728			2,986
Payable to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.		40			5
Income taxes payable		736			199
Current portion of bonds payable		—			1,235
Deferred revenue		2,087			5,931

Total current liabilities		9,638			10,812

Revolving line of credit		39,800			41,000
Bonds payable		—			1,739
Liability for pension benefits		1,793			1,695
Other liabilities		143			875
Non current income taxes payable		2,121			3,269
Deferred income taxes		20,754			20,850

Total liabilities		74,249			80,240


Commitments and contingencies (see Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: none		—			—
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 18,207,552 and 18,065,166 , respectively		1,821			1,806
Class A common stock, $0.10 par value; 55,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 18,510,975 and 18,510,975, respectively		1,851			1,851
Additional paid-in capital		101,380			100,943
Accumulated deficit		(43,862	)		(40,994	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,239	)		(1,317	)

Total stockholders’ equity		59,951			62,289

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	134,200		$	142,529

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2010			2009
Operating activities:

Net loss	$	(2,868	)	$	(1,324	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		4,690			4,788
Amortization of credit facility fees		316			121
Stock-based compensation		502			425
Deferred income taxes		(1,517	)		(1,115	)
Impairment charge		7,964			7,478
Gain from insurance settlement		(298	)		—
Loss on extinguishment of debt		208			—
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(8,472	)		(7,290	)
Inventories		(4	)		(44	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(661	)		166
Accounts payable		1,678			1,739
Accrued liabilities		1,648			3,570
Payable to/receivable from Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.		35			46
Income taxes payable/receivable		759			1,126
Deferred revenue		(3,844	)		(2,970	)
Other liabilities		(522	)		(366	)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(386	)		6,350


Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(469	)		(1,896	)
Insurance proceeds		298			—
Restricted cash		5,333			1,257
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities		108			187
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(111	)		(185	)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		5,159			(637	)


Financing activities:
Borrowings from revolving line of credit		25,700			27,150
Repayments on revolving line of credit		(26,900	)		(30,150	)
Repayments of bonds payable		(2,986	)		(1,128	)
Premium and fees on extinguishment of debt		(167	)		—
Dividends paid		—			(733	)
Repurchase of common stock		(50	)		(19	)
Credit facility fees		(245	)		(283	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(4,648	)		(5,163	)


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		125			550
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		155			288

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	280		$	838


Supplemental information:
Interest paid	$	2,086		$	1,896

Income taxes paid	$	691		$	800

Change in accounts payable for capital expenditures	$	(87	)	$	—

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – Basis of Presentation

References in this document to “we,” “us” and “our” mean Dover Motorsports, Inc. and/or its wholly owned subsidiaries, as appropriate.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and accordingly do not include all of the information and disclosures required for audited financial statements. These consolidated statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2010. In the opinion of management, these consolidated statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010 due to the seasonal nature of our business.

NOTE 2 – Business Operations

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a public holding company that is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. Our motorsports subsidiaries operate three motorsports tracks in three states and we are scheduled to promote 13 major events during 2010 under the auspices of two of the premier sanctioning bodies in motorsports—the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) and the National Hot Rod Association (“NHRA”). We own and operate Dover International Speedway^® in Dover, Delaware; Nashville Superspeedway^® near Nashville, Tennessee; and Gateway International Raceway^® near St. Louis, Missouri. We continue to own Memphis Motorsports Park^® in Memphis, Tennessee, but we have closed this facility and will not promote any future events there – see further discussion below.

In 2010, we are scheduled to promote the following major events:

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2 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events;

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6 NASCAR Nationwide Series events;

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4 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events; and

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1 NHRA event.

All of the major events listed above were promoted during the first nine months of 2010, with the exception of a NASCAR Nationwide Series event at our Gateway facility, which was promoted in October 2010.

We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from admissions, event-related and broadcasting revenues attributable to our NASCAR-sanctioned events at Dover International Speedway which are held in May and September. Total revenues from these events were at least 70% of total revenues for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2009.

On October 28, 2009, our Board of Directors approved the closing of the Memphis facility. These assets have been reported as held for sale since December 31, 2009. We have been in discussions with several parties who have shown interest in buying the facility and we are currently evaluating all of our options. Since it is our intention to sell the long-lived assets of the Memphis facility and we believe a sale will occur within twelve months, these assets continue to be reported as held for sale as of September 30, 2010.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

On November 3, 2010, we announced the closing of our Gateway facility. The Gateway facility is located on approximately 306 acres of land in Madison, Illinois and the racetrack is on leased property. We have long-term leases for approximately 160 acres. The leases expire in 2011, 2025 and 2070 and afford us various purchase options in 2011 and 2015. We also own approximately 150 acres of the facility. We have been in discussions with several parties who have shown interest in buying the facility and we are currently evaluating all of our options relative to the Gateway facility.

NOTE 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of consolidation and presentation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dover Motorsports, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Cash equivalents—We consider as cash equivalents all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Investments—Investments, which consist of mutual funds, are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair-value in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are reported in other comprehensive income (loss). See NOTE 7 – Stockholders’ Equity and NOTE 8 – Financial Instruments for further discussion.

Property and equipment—Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method. Accumulated depreciation was $41,886,000 and $38,128,000 as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Impairment of long-lived assets—Long-lived assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Generally, fair value is determined using valuation techniques such as the sales approach. Historically the impairment assessment for track facilities has also considered the cost approach valuation technique, which gives specific consideration to the value of the land plus contributory value to the improvements. See NOTE 4 – Impairment Charge for further discussion.

Income taxes—Deferred income taxes are provided on all differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements based upon enacted statutory tax rates in effect at the balance sheet date. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets when uncertainty regarding their realizability exists. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

Interest expense on uncertain income tax positions is being recorded in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” We recorded interest expense of $10,000 and $119,000, and $57,000 and $306,000 during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to our uncertain income tax positions. During the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, we reversed $856,000 and $1,011,000, respectively, of previously recorded interest expense on uncertain income tax positions which are no longer subject to examination. Accrued interest on our uncertain income tax positions as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $138,000 and $875,000, respectively, and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

We file income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and the states in which we conduct business. We have identified the U.S. federal and state of Delaware as our major tax jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2010, tax years after 2006 remain open to examination for federal income tax purposes. Tax years after 2005 remain open to examination for Delaware income tax purposes.

Revenue recognition—We classify our revenues as admissions, event-related, broadcasting and other. “Admissions” revenue includes ticket sales for all Company events. “Event-related” revenue includes amounts received from sponsorship fees; luxury suite rentals; hospitality tent rentals and catering; concessions and souvenir sales and vendor commissions for the right to sell concessions and souvenirs at our facilities; sales of programs; track rentals and other event-related revenues. “Broadcasting” revenue includes rights fees obtained for television and radio broadcasts of events held at our speedways and ancillary media rights fees.

Revenues pertaining to specific events are deferred until the event is held. Concession and souvenir revenue are recorded at the time of sale. Revenues and related expenses from barter transactions in which we receive advertising or other goods or services in exchange for sponsorships of motorsports events are recorded at fair value. Barter transactions accounted for $302,000 and $762,000 of total revenues for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010. Barter transactions accounted for $337,000 and $787,000 of total revenues for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009.

Under the terms of our sanction agreements, NASCAR retains 10% of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR-sanctioned event as a component of its sanction fee. The remaining 90% is recorded as revenue. The event promoter is required to pay 25% of the gross broadcast rights fees to the event as part of the awards to the competitors, which we record as operating expenses.

We are responsible for collecting sales taxes from our customers on certain revenue generating activities and remitting these taxes to the appropriate governmental taxing authority. We include sales taxes in admissions and event-related revenues in our consolidated statements of operations with an equal amount in operating and marketing expenses. Sales taxes included in revenues and expenses were $31,000 and $161,000, and $117,000 and $309,000 for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Expense recognition—Certain direct expenses pertaining to specific events, including prize and point fund monies and sanction fees paid to various sanctioning bodies, including NASCAR, marketing and other expenses associated with the promotion of our racing events are deferred until the event is held, at which point they are expensed.

The cost of non-event related advertising, promotion and marketing programs is expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses were $945,000 and $2,051,000, and $1,045,000 and $2,480,000 for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Net earnings (loss) per common share—Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share (“EPS”) are calculated in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009
Net earnings (loss) per common share – basic:
Net earnings (loss)	$	3,416	$	(524	)	$	(2,868	)	$	(1,324	)
Allocation to nonvested restricted stock awards		58		—			—			12

Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders	$	3,358	$	(524	)	$	(2,868	)	$	(1,336	)


Weighted-average shares outstanding		36,099		36,025			36,094			36,019

Net earnings (loss) per common share – basic	$	0.09	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.04	)

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2010		2009			2010			2009

Net earnings (loss) per common share – diluted:
Net earnings (loss)	$	3,416	$	(524	)	$	(2,868	)	$	(1,324	)
Allocation to nonvested restricted stock awards		58		—			—			12

Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders	$	3,358	$	(524	)	$	(2,868	)	$	(1,336	)


Weighted-average shares outstanding		36,099		36,025			36,094			36,019
Dilutive stock options		—		—			—			—

Weighted-average shares and dilutive shares outstanding		36,099		36,025			36,094			36,019


Net earnings (loss) per common share – diluted	$	0.09	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.04	)

For the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, options to purchase 205,000 and 322,000, and 493,000 and 493,000 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they would have been anti-dilutive.

Accounting for stock-based compensation—We recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $163,000 and $502,000, and $142,000 and $425,000 as general and administrative expenses for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We recorded income tax benefits of $66,000 and $204,000, and $58,000 and $173,000 for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, related to our restricted stock awards.

Use of estimates—The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are based on our best estimates and judgment. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets, volatile equity markets and declines in consumer spending have combined to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements in future periods.

Recent accounting pronouncements—There have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended September 30, 2010 that we believe are of potential significance to us.

NOTE 4 – Impairment Charge

Based upon the economic conditions that existed in the second quarter of 2010 and their impact on our current and projected operations and cash flows, and the potential impact on real estate valuations, combined with our decision to notify NASCAR that we would not seek 2011 sanctions for the two Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series events at our Gateway facility, we concluded that it was necessary for us to review the carrying value of the long-lived assets at Gateway for impairment. In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” the recoverability of assets to be held and used was measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. As a result of the recoverability test, we concluded that the carrying amount of our Gateway facility exceeded the undiscounted cash flows.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

Since the carrying amount of the assets exceeded the fair value, an impairment charge was recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeded the fair value. Fair value of the assets for the Gateway facility was determined based on the value of owned real estate at the facility. The long-lived assets deemed to be impaired consisted of track facilities.

Based on the results of this analysis, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge in the second quarter of 2010 to write-down the carrying value of long-lived assets at our Gateway facility to fair value, as follows:


	Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets		Fair Value of Long-Lived Assets		Non-Cash Impairment Charges
Gateway facility	$	9,464,000	$	1,500,000	$	7,964,000

NOTE 5 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:


	September 30, 2010		December 31, 2009
Revolving line of credit	$	39,800,000	$	41,000,000
SWIDA bonds		—		2,974,000

		39,800,000		43,974,000
Less current portion		—		(1,235,000	)

	$	39,800,000	$	42,739,000

At September 30, 2010, Dover Motorsports, Inc. and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries, as co-borrowers, were parties to a $68,000,000 secured revolving credit agreement with a bank group. There was $39,800,000 outstanding under the credit facility at September 30, 2010, at a weighted average interest rate of 4.53%. The credit agreement is secured by all of our assets. It provides for seasonal funding needs, capital improvements, letter of credit requirements and other general corporate purposes. On August 3, 2010, the credit agreement was amended to revise certain financial covenants effective for the June 30, 2010 period and for all subsequent periods through the end of the agreement, to extend the agreement to January 1, 2012, to provide mandatory reductions in the maximum borrowing limit to $65,000,000 as of June 1, 2011 and $63,000,000 as of October 1, 2011, to provide mandatory reductions in the maximum borrowing limit from proceeds from the sales of certain property and equipment, and to change the method used to determine the interest rate we pay. On October 28, 2010, we amended the credit agreement to revise certain financial covenants effective for the September 30, 2010 period and for the subsequent two quarterly measurement periods under the agreement, and to revise certain definitions. Interest is based, at our option, upon LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 300 and 400 basis points (400 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (the “leverage ratio”) or upon the base rate (the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or the daily LIBOR rate plus 1.0%) plus a margin that varies between 200 and 300 basis points (300 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the leverage ratio. In either case, the minimum interest rate on borrowings under the agreement is 3.75%. The terms of the credit facility contain certain covenants including minimum tangible net worth, fixed charge coverage and maximum funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In addition, the credit agreement includes a material adverse change clause and prohibits the payment of dividends by us. The credit facility also provides that if we default under any other loan agreement, that would be a default under this credit facility.

Material adverse changes in our results of operations could impact our ability to maintain financial ratios necessary to satisfy these requirements. After consideration of stand-by letters of credit outstanding, the remaining maximum borrowings available pursuant to the credit facility were $6,848,000 at September 30, 2010; however, in order to maintain compliance with the required quarterly debt covenant calculations as of September 30, 2010 only $3,481,000 could have been borrowed as of that date. As a result of the October 28, 2010 amendment, we were in compliance with the financial covenants, and all other covenants, as of September 30, 2010. Additionally, we expect to be in compliance with the financial covenants, and all other covenants, for all measurement periods during the next twelve months.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

In 1996, Midwest Racing, Inc. entered into an agreement (the “SWIDA bonds”) with Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (“SWIDA”) to receive the proceeds from the “Taxable Sports Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 1996 (Gateway International Motorsports Corporation Project),” a Municipal Bond Offering, in the aggregate principal amount of $21,500,000. SWIDA loaned all of the proceeds from the Municipal Bond Offering to Midwest Racing for the purpose of the redevelopment, construction and expansion of Gateway International Raceway (“Gateway”). The proceeds of the SWIDA bonds were irrevocably committed to complete construction of Gateway, to fund interest, to create a debt service reserve fund and to pay for the cost of issuance of the bonds. The repayment terms and debt service reserve requirements of the bonds issued in the Municipal Bond Offering corresponded to the terms of the SWIDA bonds. The bonds were being amortized through February 2012.

We had established certain restricted cash funds to meet debt service as required by the SWIDA bonds, which were held by the trustee (BNY Trust Company of Missouri). The SWIDA bonds were secured by a first mortgage lien on all the real property owned and a security interest in all property leased by Gateway. Also, the SWIDA bonds were unconditionally guaranteed by Midwest Racing. The SWIDA bonds bore interest at a rate of 9.2%. Interest expense related to the SWIDA bonds was $9,000 and $100,000, and $69,000 and $215,000 for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

On July 21, 2010, we redeemed the $1,751,000 of remaining outstanding SWIDA bonds for $1,909,000 (including a $158,000 premium to the bondholders). The redemption resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $208,000 (including the premium, professional fees and the write-off of deferred financing costs) for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Subsequent to redeeming the SWIDA bonds, the remaining restricted cash was returned to us by the trustee.

NOTE 6 – Pension Plans

We maintain a non-contributory tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. All of our full time employees are eligible to participate in the qualified plan. Benefits provided by our qualified pension plan are based on years of service and employees’ remuneration over their employment period. Pension costs are funded in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. We also maintain a non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan for certain employees. This excess plan provides benefits that would otherwise be provided under the qualified pension plan but for maximum benefit and compensation limits applicable under federal tax law. The cost associated with the excess plan is determined using the same actuarial methods and assumptions as those used for our qualified pension plan.

The components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
Service cost	$	78,000		$	85,000		$	236,000		$	280,000
Interest cost		115,000			104,000			345,000			317,000
Expected return on plan assets		(120,000	)		(90,000	)		(360,000	)		(283,000	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		31,000			55,000			94,000			168,000
Net amortization		7,000			5,000			19,000			20,000

	$	111,000		$	159,000		$	334,000		$	502,000

We contributed $65,000 and $130,000 to our pension plans during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010. We contributed $75,000 and $165,000 to our pension plans during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009. We expect to contribute approximately $195,000 to our pension plans in 2010.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

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NOTE 7 – Stockholders’ Equity

Changes in the components of stockholders’ equity are as follows (in thousands):


	Common Stock			Class A Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	1,806		$	1,851	$	100,943		$	(40,994	)	$	(1,317	)
Net loss		—			—		—			(2,868	)		—
Issuance of restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures		17			—		(17	)		—			—
Stock-based compensation		—			—		502			—			—
Repurchase and retirement of common stock		(2	)		—		(48	)		—			—
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax expense of $6		—			—		—			—			8
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost included in net periodic pension benefit cost, net of income tax expense of $46		—			—		—			—			70

Balance at September 30, 2010	$	1,821		$	1,851	$	101,380		$	(43,862	)	$	(1,239	)

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes, consists of the following:


	2010			2009
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of income taxes of $854,000 and $900,000, respectively	$	(1,243,000	)	$	(1,313,000	)
Accumulated unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax (expense) benefit of ($3,000) and $3,000, respectively		4,000			(4,000	)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,239,000	)	$	(1,317,000	)

On July 29, 2009, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the declaration of regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of our common stock. Dividends are prohibited by our credit facility.

On July 28, 2004, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of our outstanding common stock. The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date, does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time. No purchases of our equity securities were made pursuant to this authorization during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 or 2009. At September 30, 2010, we had remaining repurchase authority of 1,634,607 shares. At present we are not permitted to make such purchases under our credit facility.

During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we purchased and retired 23,814 and 12,785 shares of our outstanding common stock at an average purchase price of $2.10 and $1.51 per share, respectively. These purchases were made from employees in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards under our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and were not pursuant to the aforementioned repurchase authorization. Since the vesting of a restricted stock award is a taxable event to our employees for which income tax withholding is required, the plan allows employees to surrender to us some of the shares that would otherwise have vested in satisfaction of their tax liability. The surrender of these shares is treated by us as a purchase of the shares.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

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NOTE 8 – Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instrument pricing levels as of September 30, 2010:


	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Available-for-sale securities	$	502,000	$	502,000	$	—	$	—

Our investments in available-for-sale securities consist of mutual funds. These investments are included in other non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

The carrying amounts of other financial instruments reported in the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.

At September 30, 2010, there was $39,800,000 outstanding under our revolving credit agreement. The borrowings under our revolving credit agreement bear interest at the variable rate described in NOTE 5 – Long-Term Debt and therefore we believe approximate fair value.

The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instrument pricing levels for non-financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2010:


	Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		2010 Losses
Assets held for sale – Memphis facility	$	2,800,000	$	—	$	—	$	2,800,000	$	—

Fair value of these assets held for sale was determined using a valuation methodology which gave specific consideration to the value of the land and an office building, net of demolition costs.

NOTE 9 – Related Party Transactions

During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (“Gaming”), a company related through common ownership, allocated costs of $494,000 and $1,470,000, and $513,000 and $1,501,000, respectively, to us for certain administrative and operating services, including leased space. We allocated certain administrative and operating service costs of $44,000 and $169,000, and $47,000 and $180,000, respectively, to Gaming for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. The allocations were based on an analysis of each company’s share of the costs. In connection with our 2010 and 2009 NASCAR event weekends at Dover International Speedway, Gaming provided certain services, primarily catering, for which we were invoiced $458,000 and $928,000, and $509,000 and $1,000,000, respectively. Additionally, we invoiced Gaming $126,000 and $353,000, and $163,000 and $375,000 during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for a skybox suite, tickets and other services to the events. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, our consolidated balance sheets included a $40,000 and $5,000 payable to Gaming, respectively, for the aforementioned items. We settled these items in October 2010 and January 2010, respectively. The net costs incurred by each company for these services are not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred if the companies had been unrelated entities and/or had otherwise independently managed these functions; however, management believes that these costs are reasonable.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

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(Unaudited)

Prior to the spin-off of Gaming from our company in 2002, both companies shared certain real property in Dover, Delaware. At the time of the spin-off, some of this real property was transferred to Gaming to ensure that the real property holdings of each company was aligned with its past uses and future business needs. During its harness racing season, Gaming has historically used the 5/8-mile harness racing track that is located on our property and is on the inside of our one-mile motorsports superspeedway. In order to continue this historic use, we granted a perpetual easement to the harness track to Gaming at the time of the spin-off. This perpetual easement allows Gaming to have exclusive use of the harness track during the period beginning November 1 of each year and ending April 30 of the following year, together with set up and tear down rights for the two weeks before and after such period. The easement requires that Gaming maintain the harness track but does not require the payment of any rent.

Various easements and agreements relative to access, utilities and parking have also been entered into between us and Gaming relative to our respective Dover, Delaware facilities. We pay rent to Gaming for the lease of our principal executive office space. Gaming also allows us to use its indoor grandstands in connection with our two annual motorsports weekends. This occasional grandstand use is not material to us and Gaming does not assess rent for it; Gaming may also discontinue our use at its discretion.

Henry B. Tippie, Chairman of our Board of Directors, controls in excess of fifty percent of our voting power. Mr. Tippie’s voting control emanates from his direct and indirect holdings of common stock and Class A common stock and from his status as trustee of the RMT Trust, our largest stockholder. This means that Mr. Tippie has the ability to determine the outcome of the election of directors and to determine the outcome of many significant corporate transactions, many of which only require the approval of a majority of our voting power.

Patrick J. Bagley, Kenneth K. Chalmers, Denis McGlynn, Jeffrey W. Rollins, John W. Rollins, Jr., R. Randall Rollins and Henry B. Tippie are all Directors of Dover Motorsports, Inc. and Gaming. Denis McGlynn is the President and Chief Executive Officer of both companies, Klaus M. Belohoubek is the Senior Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary of both companies and Timothy R. Horne is the Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer of both companies. Mr. Tippie controls in excess of fifty percent of the voting power of Gaming.

NOTE 10 – Commitments and Contingencies

In September 1999, the Sports Authority of the County of Wilson (Tennessee) issued $25,900,000 in Variable Rate Tax Exempt Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, to acquire, construct and develop certain public infrastructure improvements which benefit the operation of Nashville Superspeedway, of which $21,000,000 was outstanding at September 30, 2010. Annual principal payments range from $700,000 in September 2011 to $1,600,000 in 2029 and are payable solely from sales taxes and incremental property taxes generated from the facility. These bonds are direct obligations of the Sports Authority and are therefore not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. If the sales taxes and incremental property taxes are insufficient for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, we would become responsible for the difference. In the event we were unable to make the payments, they would be made pursuant to a $21,352,000 irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit issued by our bank group. We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates for these bonds. A significant increase in interest rates could result in us being responsible for debt service payments not covered by the sales and incremental property taxes generated from the facility.

We believe that the sales taxes and incremental property taxes generated from the facility will continue to satisfy the necessary debt service requirements of the bonds through the maturity date in 2029. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, $1,184,000 and $915,000, respectively, was available in the sales and incremental property tax fund maintained by the Sports Authority to pay the remaining principal and interest due under the bonds. During the first nine months of 2010, we paid $1,008,000 into the sales and incremental property tax fund and $739,000 was deducted from the fund for principal and interest payments. If the debt service is not satisfied from the sales and incremental property taxes generated from the facility, a portion of the bonds would become our liability. If we fail to maintain the letter of credit that secures the bonds or we allow an uncured event of default to exist under our reimbursement agreement relative to the letter of credit, the bonds would be immediately redeemable.

We are also a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion is based upon and should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this document.

We classify our revenues as admissions, event-related, broadcasting and other. “Admissions” includes ticket sales for all our events. “Event-related” revenue includes amounts received from sponsorship fees; luxury suite rentals; hospitality tent rentals and catering; concessions and souvenir sales and vendor commissions for the right to sell concessions and souvenirs at our facilities; sales of programs; track rentals and other event-related revenues. “Broadcasting” revenue includes rights fees obtained for television and radio broadcasts of events held at our speedways and ancillary media rights fees.

Revenues pertaining to specific events are deferred until the event is held. Concession revenue from concession stand sales and sales of souvenirs are recorded at the time of sale. Revenues and related expenses from barter transactions in which we receive advertising or other goods or services in exchange for sponsorships of motorsports events are recorded at fair value. Barter transactions accounted for $302,000 and $762,000 of total revenues for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010. Barter transactions accounted for $337,000 and $787,000 of total revenues for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009.

Expenses that are not directly related to a specific event are recorded as incurred. Expenses that specifically relate to an event are deferred until the event is held, at which time they are expensed. These expenses include prize and point fund monies and sanction fees paid to various sanctioning bodies, including NASCAR, labor, marketing, cost of goods sold for merchandise and souvenirs, and other expenses associated with the promotion of our racing events.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Admissions revenue was $8,874,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $11,196,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The $2,322,000 decrease was primarily related to lower admissions revenue at our September NASCAR event weekend at Dover International Speedway and to a lesser extent lower admissions at the other major events we promoted during the third quarter of 2010. We promoted five major events during the third quarters of 2010 and 2009. We believe the decrease in attendance was attributable primarily to the general downturn in economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates. We believe that adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment have increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance. Additionally, revenue associated with our special and weekly events at our Memphis facility did not recur in the third quarter of 2010 as a result of the closing of that facility during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Event-related revenue was $6,991,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $7,481,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The $490,000 decrease was primarily related to lower hospitality and luxury suite rentals, as well as lower concessions and souvenir sales as a result of the lower attendance and the aforementioned economic conditions. Additionally, revenue associated with our special and weekly events at our Memphis facility did not recur as a result of the aforementioned closing of that facility.

Broadcasting revenue increased slightly to $12,645,000 in the third quarter of 2010 from $12,346,000 in the third quarter of 2009.

Operating and marketing expenses were $17,463,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $19,159,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The decrease was primarily related to cost cutting measures that reduced operating expenses at all major events we promoted during the quarter, cost savings from the closing of our Memphis facility during the fourth quarter of 2009 and lower costs associated with the decline in event-related revenue.

We concluded in the third quarter of 2009 that it was necessary for us to review the carrying value of the long-lived assets of our Memphis facility for impairment. Based on the results of this analysis, we recorded a $7,478,000 non-cash impairment charge in the third quarter of 2009 to write-down the carrying value of long-lived assets at our Memphis facility to fair value.

General and administrative expenses were $3,557,000 in the third quarter of 2010 and $3,062,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The increase was primarily related to higher real estate taxes at our Gateway facility and the expensing of costs relating to our previously announced merger with Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (a company related through common ownership). The merger agreement was terminated in October 2010. These increases were partially offset by the closing of our Memphis facility during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased to $1,539,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $1,606,000 in the third quarter of 2009.

During the third quarter of 2010, we recognized a gain of $298,000 as a result of insurance proceeds received for damage to grandstands at our Memphis facility.

Net interest expense was a negative $29,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to a negative $244,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The 2010 and 2009 negative interest expense resulted from the reversal of $856,000 and $1,011,000, respectively, of previously recorded interest expense on uncertain income tax positions which are no longer subject to examination. Excluding the interest expense we recorded related to uncertain income tax positions, our net interest expense was $817,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $710,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The increase was due primarily to a higher average interest rate on our credit facility.

Earnings before income tax expense was $6,074,000 in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $83,000 in the third quarter of 2009. Excluding the non-cash impairment charge, our adjusted earnings before income taxes were $7,561,000 in the third quarter of 2009.


Earnings before income tax expense	$	83,000
Non-cash impairment charge		7,478,000

Adjusted earnings before income taxes	$	7,561,000

The above financial information is presented using other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”) and is reconciled to comparable information presented using GAAP. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings before income taxes are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for the aforementioned non-cash impairment charge. We believe such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful to investors, and is used by investors and us to assess core operations. This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to loss before income tax benefit which is determined in accordance with GAAP.

Our effective income tax rates for the third quarters of 2010 and 2009 were 43.8% and 731.3%, respectively. The change in our effective income tax rate from the prior year rate was primarily due to the changes in the mix of taxable income and losses within our various subsidiaries resulting primarily from the impairment charge. Certain subsidiaries had state taxable income which resulted in state income tax expense; however, other subsidiaries with state tax losses have no state income tax benefits based upon the valuation allowances that we have recorded in connection with state net operating loss carryforwards.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

Admissions revenue was $18,757,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $23,149,000 in the first nine months of 2009. The $4,392,000 decrease was primarily related to lower admissions revenue at our NASCAR event weekends at Dover International Speedway and to a lesser extent lower admissions at the other major events we promoted during the first nine months of 2010. We promoted twelve major events during the first nine months of 2010 and 2009. We believe the decrease in attendance was attributable primarily to the general downturn in economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates. We believe that adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment have increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance. Additionally, revenue associated with our special and weekly events at our Memphis facility did not recur in the first nine months of 2010 as a result of the closing of that facility during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Event-related revenue was $14,449,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $16,260,000 in the first nine months of 2009. The $1,811,000 decrease was primarily related to lower hospitality and luxury suite rentals, as well as lower concessions and souvenir sales and sponsorship revenues as a result of the lower attendance and the aforementioned economic conditions. Additionally, revenue associated with our special and weekly events at our Memphis facility did not recur as a result of the aforementioned closing of that facility.

Broadcasting revenue increased slightly to $27,979,000 in the first nine months of 2010 from $27,284,000 in the first nine months of 2009.

Operating and marketing expenses were $39,850,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $44,505,000 in the first nine months of 2009. The decrease was primarily related to cost savings from the closing of our Memphis facility during the fourth quarter of 2009, cost cutting measures that reduced operating expenses at most major events promoted during the first nine months of 2010 and lower costs associated with the decline in event-related revenue.

We concluded in the second quarter of 2010 that it was necessary for us to review the carrying value of the long-lived assets of our Gateway facility for impairment. Based on the results of this analysis, we recorded a $7,964,000 non-cash impairment charge in the second quarter of 2010 to write-down the carrying value of long-lived assets at our Gateway facility to fair value.

General and administrative expenses were $10,100,000 in the first nine months of 2010 and $9,219,000 in the first nine months of 2009. The increase was primarily related to higher real estate taxes at our Gateway facility and the aforementioned expensing of costs related to our terminated merger agreement with Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. These increases were partially offset by the closing of our Memphis facility during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased to $4,690,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $4,788,000 in the first nine months of 2009.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we recognized a gain of $298,000 as a result of insurance proceeds received for damage to grandstands at our Memphis facility.

Net interest expense was $1,613,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $1,268,000 in the first nine months of 2009. We reversed $856,000 and $1,011,000 in 2010 and 2009, respectively, of previously recorded interest expense on uncertain income tax positions which are no longer subject to examination. Excluding the interest expense we recorded related to uncertain income tax positions, our net interest expense was $2,350,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $1,973,000 in the first nine months of 2009. The increase was due primarily to a higher average interest rate on our credit facility.

Loss before income tax benefit was $2,936,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $513,000 in the first nine months of 2009. Excluding the non-cash impairment charges, our adjusted earnings before income taxes were $5,028,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $6,965,000 in the first nine months of 2009.


	2010			2009
Loss before income tax benefit	$	(2,936,000	)	$	(513,000	)
Non-cash impairment charges		7,964,000			7,478,000

Adjusted earnings before income taxes	$	5,028,000		$	6,965,000

The above financial information is presented using other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”) and is reconciled to comparable information presented using GAAP. Non-GAAP adjusted loss before income taxes is derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for the aforementioned non-cash impairment charge. We believe such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful to investors, and is used by investors and us to assess core operations. This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to loss before income tax benefit which is determined in accordance with GAAP.

Our effective income tax rates for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009 were 2.3% and (158.1%), respectively. The change in our effective income tax rate from the prior year rate was primarily due to the changes in the mix of taxable income and losses within our various subsidiaries resulting primarily from the impairment charge. Certain subsidiaries had state taxable income which resulted in state income tax expense; however, other subsidiaries with state tax losses have no state income tax benefits based upon the valuation allowances that we have recorded in connection with state net operating loss carryforwards.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our operations are seasonal in nature with a majority of our motorsports events occurring during the second and third quarters. However, our cash flows from operating activities are more evenly spread throughout the year, primarily due to the impact of advance ticket sales and other event-related cash receipts, such as sponsorship and luxury suite rentals.

Net cash used in operating activities was $386,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $6,350,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to the timing of receipt of our broadcasting revenue related to our September NASCAR-sanctioned event at Dover International Speedway, the timing of certain real estate tax payments, the larger operating loss and lower receipts from advanced ticket sales. For the 2009 NASCAR event, we received a portion of the broadcast revenue by September 30, 2009. For the 2010 NASCAR event, we received all of the broadcast revenue in October 2010. Real estate taxes for the current year at our Gateway facility were paid prior to September 30, 2010; however the prior year real estate taxes were paid in October 2009.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $5,159,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $637,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Capital expenditures were $469,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared with $1,896,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The 2010 additions related primarily to payments for concessions equipment and facility improvements. The 2009 additions related primarily to the Monster Makeover project, consisting primarily of racetrack improvements at our Dover facility. During the third quarter of 2010, we received $298,000 of insurance proceeds to cover damage to grandstands at our Memphis facility. Changes in our restricted cash accounts were $5,333,000 and $1,257,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009,

respectively. On July 21, 2010, we redeemed all of the outstanding SWIDA bonds. Subsequent to redeeming the SWIDA bonds, the remaining restricted cash was returned to us by the trustee.

Net cash used in financing activities was $4,648,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $5,163,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We had net repayments on our outstanding line of credit of $1,200,000 in the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $3,000,000 in the first nine months of 2009. Repayments of our outstanding SWIDA bonds were $2,986,000 for the first nine months of 2010 as compared to $1,128,000 for the first nine months of 2009. We incurred $167,000 of premium and fees associated with the aforementioned SWIDA bond redemption during the third quarter of 2010. We paid $733,000 in cash dividends in the first nine months of 2009. No dividends were paid in the first nine months of 2010.

On July 29, 2009, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the declaration of regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of our common stock. Dividends are prohibited by our credit facility.

At September 30, 2010, Dover Motorsports, Inc. and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries, as co-borrowers, were parties to a $68,000,000 secured revolving credit agreement with a bank group. There was $39,800,000 outstanding under the credit facility at September 30, 2010, at a weighted average interest rate of 4.53%. The credit agreement is secured by all of our assets. It provides for seasonal funding needs, capital improvements, letter of credit requirements and other general corporate purposes. On August 3, 2010, the credit agreement was amended to revise certain financial covenants effective for the June 30, 2010 period and for all subsequent periods through the end of the agreement, to extend the agreement to January 1, 2012, to provide mandatory reductions in the maximum borrowing limit to $65,000,000 as of June 1, 2011 and $63,000,000 as of October 1, 2011, to provide mandatory reductions in the maximum borrowing limit from proceeds from the sales of certain property and equipment and to change the method used to determine the interest rate we pay. On October 28, 2010, we amended the credit agreement to revise certain financial covenants effective for the September 30, 2010 period and for the subsequent two quarterly measurement periods under the agreement, and to revise certain definitions. Interest is based, at our option, upon LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 300 and 400 basis points (400 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (the “leverage ratio”) or upon the base rate (the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or the daily LIBOR rate plus 1.0%) plus a margin that varies between 200 and 300 basis points (300 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the leverage ratio. In either case, the minimum interest rate on borrowings under the agreement is 3.75%. The terms of the credit facility contain certain covenants including minimum tangible net worth, fixed charge coverage and maximum funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In addition, the credit agreement includes a material adverse change clause and prohibits the payment of dividends by us. The credit facility also provides that if we default under any other loan agreement, that would be a default under this credit facility.

In October 2009, our Board of Directors approved the closing of the Memphis facility. We have been in discussions with several parties who have shown interest in buying the facility and we are currently evaluating all of our options. Since it is our intention to sell the long-lived assets of the Memphis facility and we believe a sale will occur within twelve months, these assets continue to be reported as held for sale as of September 30, 2010.

Cash provided by operating activities is expected to substantially fund our capital expenditures, which are essentially complete for 2010. Additionally, we expect to contribute approximately $195,000 to our pension plans for 2010, of which $130,000 was contributed during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. We expect continued cash flows from operating activities and funds available from our credit agreement to provide for our working capital needs and capital spending requirements at least through the next twelve months and also provide for our long-term liquidity.

Contractual Obligations

At September 30, 2010, we had the following contractual obligations and other commercial commitments:


	Total		Payments Due by Period
	Total		2010		2011 – 2012		2013 – 2014		Thereafter
Revolving line of credit	$	39,800,000	$	—	$	39,800,000	$	—	$	—
Estimated interest payments on revolving line of credit (a)		2,254,000		451,000		1,803,000		—		—
Operating leases		4,337,000		82,000		407,000		320,000		3,528,000
Pension contributions (b)		65,000		65,000		—		—		—

Total contractual cash obligations	$	46,456,000	$	598,000	$	42,010,000	$	320,000	$	3,528,000

(a)	The future interest payments on our revolving credit agreement were estimated using the current outstanding principal as of September 30, 2010 and the interest rates included in our latest amendment to our credit facility.

(b)	We expect to contribute approximately $195,000 to our pension plans for 2010, of which $130,000 was contributed in the first nine months of 2010. For years subsequent to 2010, we are unable to estimate what our pension contributions will be.

In September 1999, the Sports Authority of the County of Wilson (Tennessee) issued $25,900,000 in Variable Rate Tax Exempt Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, to acquire, construct and develop certain public infrastructure improvements which benefit the operation of Nashville Superspeedway, of which $21,000,000 was outstanding at September 30, 2010. Annual principal payments range from $700,000 in September 2011 to $1,600,000 in 2029 and are payable solely from sales taxes and incremental property taxes generated from the facility. These bonds are direct obligations of the Sports Authority and are therefore not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. If the sales taxes and incremental property taxes are insufficient for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, we would become responsible for the difference. We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates for these bonds. A significant increase in interest rates could result in us being responsible for debt service payments not covered by the sales and incremental property taxes generated from the facility. In the event we were unable to make the payments, they would be made pursuant to a $21,352,000 irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit issued by our bank group.

We have not included our non current income taxes payable of $2,121,000 which is classified in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” in the contractual obligations disclosure since we cannot reasonably estimate whether or when a cash settlement for uncertain tax positions would occur.

Related Party Transactions

See NOTE 9 – Related Party Transactions of the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting policies described below are those we consider critical in preparing our consolidated financial statements. These policies include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are made. As described below, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. As of September 30, 2010, our valuation allowance net of federal income taxes was $10,188,000, which increased by $749,000 in the first nine months of 2010, on deferred tax assets related to state net operating loss carry-forwards. These state net operating losses are related to our Midwest facilities that in recent years have not produced taxable income. In the event that our Midwest facilities continue to generate losses for state income tax purposes in the future, our valuation allowance will increase to offset those income tax benefits. We have considered ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize all or a portion of these deferred tax assets, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would increase earnings in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should we determine that we would not be able to realize all or a portion of our remaining deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination was made.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and up to 40 years for facilities. These estimates require assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. We perform reviews for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Generally, fair value is determined using valuation techniques such as the comparable sales approach. Historically the impairment assessment for track facilities has also considered the cost approach valuation technique, which gives specific consideration to the value of the track land plus the contributory value to the improvements. The primary economic assumptions used in the valuation techniques include: (i) land value which is estimated by comparable transactions; (ii) the contributory value of the track facilities calculated by estimated replacement costs, less economic depreciation; and (iii) that the highest and best use for the facilities is as a race track due to the contributory value of the improvements. Changes to these assumptions can have a significant effect on the outcome of future impairment tests and as a result, future valuations could differ significantly from current estimates. See NOTE 4 – Impairment Charge in the notes to the consolidated financials statements for further discussion.

Accrued Pension Cost

The benefits provided by our defined-benefit pension plans are based on years of service and employee’s remuneration over their employment with us. Accrued pension costs are developed using actuarial principles and assumptions which consider a number of factors, including estimates for the discount rate, assumed rate of compensation increase, and expected long-term rate of return on assets. Changes in these estimates would impact the amounts that we record in our consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See NOTE 3 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document for a description of recent accounting pronouncements including, if applicable, the respective expected dates of adoption and effects on results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Factors That May Affect Operating Results; Forward-Looking Statements

This report and the documents incorporated by reference may contain forward-looking statements. In Item 1A of this report, we disclose the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to financial market risk resulting from changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2010, we did not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, hold any derivative financial instruments, nor hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

At September 30, 2010, we have marketable securities of $502,000. These securities, which consist of mutual funds, are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair-value in our consolidated balance sheet. Fair-value is determined based on the current market values.

At September 30, 2010, there was $39,800,000 outstanding under our revolving credit agreement. The credit agreement bore interest at our option, upon LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 300 and 400 basis points (400 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the leverage ratio or upon the base rate (the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or the daily LIBOR rate plus 1.0%) plus a margin that varies between 200 and 300 basis points (300 basis points at September 30, 2010) depending on the leverage ratio. In either case, the minimum interest rate on borrowings under the agreement is 3.75%. Therefore, we are subject to interest rate risk on the variable component of the interest rate. A change in interest rates of one percent on the outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit agreement at September 30, 2010 would cause a change in total annual interest costs of $398,000. The borrowings under our revolving credit agreement bear interest at the variable rate described above and therefore approximate fair value at September 30, 2010.

In September 1999, the Sports Authority of the County of Wilson (Tennessee) issued $25,900,000 in Variable Rate Tax Exempt Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, of which $21,000,000 was outstanding at September 30, 2010. These bonds are direct obligations of the Sports Authority and are therefore not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet; however, we are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates for these bonds. A significant increase in interest rates could result in our being responsible for debt service payments not covered by the sales and incremental property taxes generated from the facility.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that relevant, material information is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.

Based on their evaluation as of September 30, 2010, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II – Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

We are a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to historical information, this report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, proposed acquisitions, market forces, corporate strategies, consumer preferences, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. Documents incorporated by reference into this report may also contain forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. To comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ substantially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “objectives,” “goals,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “possible,” “seeks,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “likely” or similar words or expressions are used, as well as phrases such as “in our view,” “there can be no assurance” or “there is no way to anticipate with certainty,” forward-looking statements may be involved.

In the section that follows below, in cautionary statements made elsewhere in this report, and in other filings we have made with the SEC, we list important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors described below and other factors set forth in or incorporated by reference in this report.

These factors and cautionary statements apply to all future forward-looking statements we make. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Do not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements or project any future results based on such statements or on present or prior earnings levels.

Additional information concerning these, or other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in our other SEC filings. Copies of those filings are available from us and/or the SEC.

Our Relationships With and the Success of Various Sanctioning Bodies Is Vital To Our Success In Motorsports

Our continued success in motorsports is dependent upon the success of various governing bodies of motorsports that sanction national racing events and our ability to secure favorable contracts with and maintain a good working relationship with these sanctioning bodies, particularly NASCAR. Sanctioning bodies regularly issue and award sanctioned events and their issuance depends, in large part, on maintaining good working relationships

with the sanctioning bodies. Many events are sanctioned on an annual basis with no contractual obligation to renew, including our agreements with NASCAR. By awarding a sanctioned event or a series of sanctioned events, the sanctioning bodies do not warrant, nor are they responsible for, the financial success of any sanctioned event. Our success is directly tied to our ability to negotiate favorable terms to our sanction agreements, including the amount of the sanction fee and purse, and our ability to continue to derive economic benefits from such agreements, such as our share of live broadcast revenues.

Our ability to obtain additional sanctioned events in the future and to negotiate favorable terms to our sanction agreements and the success of a particular sanctioning body in attracting drivers and teams, signing series sponsors and negotiating favorable television and/or radio broadcast rights is dependent on many factors which are largely outside of our control. As our success depends on the terms of our sanction agreements and the success of each event or series that we are promoting, a material change in the terms of a sanction agreement or a material adverse effect on a sanctioning body, such as the loss or defection of top drivers, the loss of significant series sponsors, or the failure to obtain favorable broadcast coverage or to properly advertise the event or series could result in a reduction in our revenues from live broadcast coverage, admissions, luxury suite rentals, sponsorships, hospitality, concessions and merchandise, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We Rely On Sponsorship Contracts To Generate Revenues

We receive a portion of our annual revenues from sponsorship agreements, including the sponsorship of our various events and our permanent venues, such as “title,” “official product” and “promotional partner” sponsorships, billboards, signage and skyboxes. We are continuously in negotiations with existing sponsors and actively seeking new sponsors as there is significant competition for sponsorships. Some of our events may not secure a “title” sponsor every year, may not secure a sufficient number of sponsorships on favorable terms, or may not secure sponsorships sufficiently enough in advance of an event for maximum impact. Loss of our existing title sponsors or other major sponsorship agreements or failure to secure sponsorship agreements in the future on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our Motorsports Events Face Intense Competition For Attendance, Television Viewership And Sponsorship

We compete with other auto speedways for the patronage of motor racing spectators as well as for sponsorships. Moreover, racing events sanctioned by different organizations are often held on the same dates at different tracks. The quality of the competition, type of racing event, caliber of the event, sight lines, ticket pricing, location and customer conveniences, among other things, distinguish the motorsports facilities. In addition, all of our events compete with other sports and recreational events scheduled on the same dates. As a result, our revenues and operations are affected not only by our ability to compete in the motorsports promotion market, but also by the availability of alternative spectator sports events, forms of entertainment and changing consumer preferences.

General Market And Economic Conditions, Including Consumer And Corporate Spending, Could Negatively Affect Our Financial Results

Our financial results depend significantly upon a number of factors relating to discretionary consumer and corporate spending, including economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates.

These factors can impact both attendance at our events and advertising and marketing dollars available from the motorsports industry’s principal sponsors and potential sponsors. Economic and other lifestyle conditions such as illiquid consumer and business credit markets adversely affect consumer and corporate spending thereby impacting our growth, revenue and profitability. Unavailability of credit on favorable terms or increases in interest rates can adversely impact our operations, growth, development and capital spending plans. General economic conditions were significantly and negatively impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq and could be similarly affected by any future attacks, by a terrorist attack at any mass gathering or fear of such attacks, or by other acts or prospects of war. Any future attacks or wars or related threats could also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related matters. A weakened economic and business climate, as well as consumer

uncertainty and the loss of consumer confidence created by such a climate, could adversely affect our financial results.

The Sales Tax And Property Tax Revenues To Service The Revenue Bonds For Infrastructure Improvements At Nashville May Be Inadequate

In September 1999, the Sports Authority of the County of Wilson (Tennessee) issued $25,900,000 in revenue bonds to build local infrastructure improvements which benefit the operation of Nashville Superspeedway, of which $21,000,000 was outstanding on September 30, 2010. Debt service on the bonds is payable solely from sales taxes and incremental property taxes generated from the facility. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, $1,184,000 and $915,000, respectively, was available in the sales and incremental property tax fund maintained by the Sports Authority to pay the remaining principal and interest due under the bonds. During the first nine months of 2010, we paid $1,008,000 into the sales and incremental property tax fund and $739,000 was deducted from the fund for principal and interest payments. These bonds are direct obligations of the Sports Authority and are therefore not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. In the event the sales taxes and incremental property taxes are insufficient to cover the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, we would become responsible for the difference. We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates for these bonds. A significant increase in interest rates could result in us being responsible for debt service payments not covered by the sales and incremental property taxes generated from the facility. In the event we were unable to make the payments, they would be made under a $21,352,000 irrevocable direct-pay letter of credit issued by our bank group. We would be responsible to reimburse the banks for any drawings made under the letter of credit. Such an event could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and compliance with debt covenants.

We Have a Significant Amount of Indebtedness

As of September 30, 2010, we had total outstanding long-term debt of approximately $39,800,000 under our credit facility. This is in addition to the Nashville Bonds described above. This indebtedness and any future increases in our outstanding borrowings could:

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make it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt obligations;

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increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions or a downturn in our business;

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increase our costs or difficulties in refinancing or replacing our outstanding obligations;

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require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and other general corporate purposes;

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limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;

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subject us to the risks that interest rates and our interest expense will increase; and

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place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt.

In addition, our credit facility is secured by substantially all of our assets and contains financial ratios that we are required to meet and other restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to pay dividends, borrow additional funds, make acquisitions, create liens on our properties and make investments.

Our ability to meet these financial ratios and covenants can be affected by events beyond our control, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to meet them. If there were an event of default under our credit facility, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable. If we were unable to repay these amounts, the lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the indebtedness.

The Seasonality Of Our Motorsports Events Increases The Variability Of Quarterly Earnings

Our business has been, and is expected to remain, seasonal given that it depends on our outdoor events for a substantial portion of revenues. We derive a substantial portion of our motorsports revenues from admissions, event-related and broadcasting revenue attributable to six NASCAR-sanctioned events at Dover, Delaware which

are currently held in May and September. Total revenues from these events were at least 70% of total revenues for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2009. This has been offset to some degree by our other motorsports events, but quarterly earnings will vary. All of our operating earnings are derived from our Dover facility.

With the closing of our Memphis and Gateway facilities, the portion of our motorsports revenues attributable to our NASCAR-sanctioned events at Dover will increase in the future. We estimate that approximately 80% of our total revenues will be generated by our Dover facility for the year ended December 31, 2010 and will increase to approximately 90% starting in 2011.

Our Insurance May Not Be Adequate To Cover Catastrophic Incidents

We maintain insurance policies that provide coverage within limits that are sufficient, in the opinion of management, to protect us from material financial loss incurred in the ordinary course of business. We also purchase special event insurance for motorsports events to protect against race-related liability. However, there can be no assurance that this insurance will be adequate at all times and in all circumstances. If we are held liable for damages beyond the scope of our insurance coverage, including punitive damages, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

In addition, sanctioning bodies could impose more stringent rules and regulations for safety, security and operational activities. Such regulations have included, for example, the installation of new retaining walls at our facilities, which have increased our capital expenditures, and increased security procedures which have increased our operational expenses.

Bad Weather Can Have An Adverse Financial Impact On Our Motorsports Events

We sponsor and promote outdoor motorsports events. Weather conditions, or even the forecast of poor weather, can affect sales of tickets, concessions and merchandise at these events. Although we sell many tickets well in advance of the outdoor events and these tickets are issued on a non-refundable basis, poor weather may adversely affect additional ticket sales and concessions and merchandise sales, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We do not currently maintain weather-related insurance for major events. Due to the importance of clear visibility and safe driving conditions to motorsports racing events, outdoor racing events may be significantly affected by weather patterns and seasonal weather changes. Any unanticipated weather changes could impact our ability to stage events. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Postponement And/Or Cancellation Of Major Motorsports Events Could Adversely Affect Us

If one of our events is postponed because of weather or other reasons such as, for example, the general postponement of all major sporting events in this country following the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks, we could incur increased expenses associated with conducting the rescheduled event, as well as possible decreased revenues from tickets, concessions and merchandise at the rescheduled event. If an event is cancelled, we could incur the expenses associated with preparing to conduct the event as well as lose the revenues, including live broadcast revenues associated with the event.

If a cancelled event is part of a NASCAR series, we could experience a reduction in the amount of money received from television revenues for all of our NASCAR-sanctioned events in the series that experienced the cancellation. This would occur if, as a result of the cancellation, and without regard to whether the cancelled event was scheduled for one of our facilities, NASCAR experienced a reduction in broadcast revenues greater than the amount scheduled to be paid to the promoter of the cancelled event.

Due To Our Concentrated Stock Ownership, Stockholders May Have No Effective Voice In Our Management

We have elected to be treated as a “controlled corporation” as defined by New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Rule 303A. We are a controlled corporation because a single person, Henry B. Tippie, the Chairman of our Board of Directors, controls in excess of fifty percent of our voting power. This means that he has the ability to determine the outcome of the election of directors at our annual meetings and to determine the outcome of many significant corporate transactions, many of which only require the approval of a majority of our voting power. Such a concentration of voting power could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a third party from acquiring us at a premium. In addition, as a controlled corporation, we are not required to comply with certain NYSE rules.

We may not be able to maintain our listing with the NYSE

Our Common Stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “DVD.” We are required to maintain market capitalization of more than $50,000,000 (measured over a 30 day trading period) or stockholders’ equity of more than $50,000,000 in order to remain in compliance with NYSE continued listing standards. As of September 30, 2010, our stockholder equity was approximately $60 million. As of September 30, 2010, our 30 trading-day average market capitalization was approximately $65 million. During 2010, it has ranged from approximately $63 million to $81 million. If we were to fail to maintain the required stockholders’ equity and market capitalization, our stock could be delisted from trading on the NYSE. While we would typically be given the opportunity to submit an 18 month plan to the NYSE to demonstrate our ability to regain compliance with continued listing standards, there is no assurance that we would be able to formulate such a plan or that it would be accepted by the NYSE. The delisting of our stock from trading on the NYSE would result in the need to find another market on which our stock can be listed or cause our stock to cease trading on an active market, which could result in a reduction in the liquidity for our stock and a reduction in demand for our stock.

Non-compliance with NYSE continued listing standards or delisting from the NYSE could negatively impact us, including, without limitation, our relationships with stockholders, businesses and lenders, our access to debt and equity financing, and our ability to attract and retain personnel by means of equity compensation. This, in turn, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market generally have significantly less liquidity than securities traded on a national securities exchange, through factors such as a reduction in the number of investors that will consider investing in the securities, the number of market makers in the securities, reduction in securities analyst and news media coverage and lower market prices than might otherwise be obtained.

Our Success Depends on the Availability and Performance of Key Personnel

Our continued success depends upon the availability and performance of our senior management team which possesses unique and extensive industry knowledge and experience. Our inability to retain and attract key employees in the future, could have a negative effect on our operations and business plans.

We are Subject to Changing Governmental Regulations and Legal Standards that Could Increase Our Expenses

Our motorsports facilities are on large expanses of property which we own or lease. Laws and regulations governing the use and development of real estate may delay or complicate any improvements we choose to make and/or increase the costs of any improvements or our costs of operating.

If it is determined that damage to persons or property or contamination of the environment has been caused or exacerbated by the operation or conduct of our business or by pollutants, substances, contaminants or wastes used, generated or disposed of by us, or if pollutants, substances, contaminants or wastes are found on property currently or previously owned or operated by us, we may be held liable for such damage and may be required to pay the cost of investigation and/or remediation of such contamination or any related damage.

State and local laws relating to the protection of the environment also can include noise abatement laws that may be applicable to our racing events. In addition certain laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act are constantly evolving. Changes in the provisions or

application of federal, state or local environmental, land use or other laws, regulations or requirements to our facilities or operations, or the discovery of previously unknown conditions, could require us to make additional material expenditures to remediate or attain compliance.

Regulations governing the use and development of real estate may prevent us from acquiring or developing prime locations for motorsports entertainment facilities, substantially delay or complicate the process of improving existing facilities, and/or increase the costs of any of such activities.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events or conditions. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, stockholders should not overly rely or attach undue weight to our forward-looking statements as an indication of our actual future results.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.

Reserved

Item 5.

Other Information

None.

Item 6.

Exhibits



10.1		Amendment No. 13 to the Credit Agreement between Dover Motorsports, Inc., Dover International Speedway, Inc., Gateway International Motorsports Corporation, Memphis International Motorsports Corporation, Nashville Speedway, USA, Inc., and Midwest Racing, Inc. and PNC Bank, National Association, as agent, dated as of October 28, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2010).

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


DATED: November 5, 2010				Dover Motorsports, Inc. Registrant

				/S/ DENIS MCGLYNN
				Denis McGlynn
				President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
				(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/ TIMOTHY R. HORNE

Timothy R. Horne

Senior Vice President-Finance

and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)