High profile race spurs local economy

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October 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM

The winner of tonight’s King of America Modified Nationals at Humboldt Speedway may not be the only one seeing green this weekend.
The four-day race extravaganza has been billed as the top collection of modified race car talent ever to occur on a dirt track in Kansas.
And with the drivers coming from as far away as New Mexico, Minnesota and Texas, thousands of race fans are certain to follow.
Local businesses are gearing for a busy day.
“We’ve brought in extra staff all week, and we expect it will be busy,” said Monica Gomez, owner of…

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