FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 13, 2005

INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

FLORIDA

O-2384

59-0709342

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1801 WEST INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

32114

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (386) 254-2700

No Change
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)

[] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Section 8 - Other Items
           Item 8.01 Other Items

On July 13, 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky against NASCAR and the Company alleging that "NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act, individually and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control tracks hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the award of ... NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races]." The complaint seeks damages and an injunction requiring NASCAR to establish a competitive bidding process for NEXTEL Cup events and prohibiting further violations of the antitrust laws. Other than some vaguely conclusory allegations, the complaint fails to specify any conduct by International Speedway Corporation ((ISC) other than conducting and growing its motorsports entertainment business for the benefit of its shareholders.  The Company believes the allegations to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company has retained counsel and is investigating the defenses to the suit and potential counterclaim remedies available to it to recover the damages caused by the filing of the suit.  While it is premature to quantify either the likelihood or the potential magnitude of an adverse decision, the fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit are not covered by insurance and could adversely impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations and cash flows, even if we ultimately prevail.  Further, the time devoted to this matter by management and the possible impact of litigation on business negotiations occurring prior to resolution of this matter could also adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows.  Finally, even if the direct effect of the resolution of this case does not result in a material adverse impact on us, it is possible that the resolution of this case could result in industry‑wide changes in the way race schedules are determined by sanctioning bodies, which could indirectly have a material adverse impact on us.

A pdf copy of the complaint filed by Kentucky Speedway is available in the FAQ section of ISC's Investor Relations Website at www.iscmotorsports.com.

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.

   

INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
(Registrant)

Date:

07/15/2005

/s/ Glenn R. Padgett

   

Glenn R. Padgett, Vice President,
Chief Counsel - Operations,  
& Assistant Secretary