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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedways season kicked off with a practice session, drawing crowds despite no official races. The real drama unfolds off-track, as a local group aims to put ending racing protection on the fall ballot. A lawsuit from ex-racer Neil Chaffin has paused this effort. The fight ties back to a four-year-old redevelopment plan with Bristol Motor Speedway, which has gone quiet. Opponents push for affordable housing and parks, while backers support the long-term lease deal. New players like the Laborers’ International Union Local three eighty-six have joined the fray, stressing jobs, public benefits, and preserving the historic spot. With eight more races scheduled, Dale Earnhardt Junior headlines on April eleventh. The tracks fate remains uncertain as signatures stall and deals linger.

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