From the USA TODAY. According to their published report, Bruton Smith offered NASCAR’s Bill France 4 million dollars to secure a second date at the new Texas Speedway . France replied it wasn’t going to happen and Smiths efforts were “futile “(2-20-97) Also just heard a rumor that Smith, who owned 1/4 of the Rock, has bought the whole thing and will take the Fall race to the Texas track??(2-24-97)
