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Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   For further information, call:
  Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance
Dover, Delaware, January 27, 2011   (302) 857-3292

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC. REPORTS RESULTS

FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

The Company’s fourth quarter is a seasonally slow quarter and typically results in a loss. We only promoted a NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Gateway International Raceway (Gateway) during the fourth quarter of 2010. We promoted two major events in the fourth quarter of 2009 – a NASCAR Nationwide Series event and the NHRA Full Throttle Racing Series event, both held at Memphis Motorsports Park (Memphis).

For the quarter ended December 31, 2010, revenues were $1,772,000 compared with $4,031,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009. The decrease was primarily related to the change in our motorsports events calendar discussed above and due to lower attendance and race related revenue at Gateway’s Nationwide Series race. Operating and marketing expenses in the 2010 quarter were $3,791,000 compared to $5,961,000 in the 2009 quarter primarily due to the change in the events calendar and lower costs related to the NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

General and administrative expenses of $3,154,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010 increased from $2,955,000 for the same quarter last year. The increase is primarily due to higher real estate taxes at Gateway, partially offset by savings from the closure of our Memphis facility.

As previously reported, we auctioned all real and personal property of Memphis with net proceeds of approximately $2,000,000 anticipated. Closing on the real property is scheduled for January 31, 2011. A non-cash impairment charge of $809,000 was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010 to reduce the carrying value of Memphis to the sales price.

Also as previously reported, the Company has ceased all operations at Gateway and the facility is closed. The Company is evaluating all options regarding the final disposition of the facility. The Company recognized expense of $589,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010 to record a liability for the estimated fair value of Gateway’s future net lease obligations.

Depreciation and amortization was $1,500,000 during the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $1,679,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction in our depreciable asset base resulting from an impairment charge recorded in the second quarter of 2010.


The results for the fourth quarter of 2010 include the aforementioned non-cash impairment charge to write down the carrying value of Memphis to its fair value and the charge for future lease obligations at Gateway. The Company’s financial results are shown on an adjusted basis on the accompanying schedule – “Reconciliation of GAAP Loss to Adjusted Loss”.

Loss before income tax benefit for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $7,417,000 on an adjusted basis compared with $7,396,000 for the fourth quarter of last year.

Net loss was $4,569,000 or $.13 per diluted share on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $4,571,000 or $.13 per diluted share for the same period last year.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, total revenues were $62,960,000 compared with $70,878,000 in the prior year. We promoted one less major event in 2010 then we did in 2009.

On an adjusted basis, net loss was $2,261,000 or $.06 per diluted share for the year ended 2010 compared with $1,034,000 or $.03 per diluted share in 2009.

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This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company’s SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. Its motorsports subsidiaries operate two motorsports tracks in two states and promote NASCAR sanctioned and other motorsports events. The Company owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information, log on to www.dovermotorsports.com.


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Revenues:

        

Admissions

   $ 494      $ 1,592      $ 19,251      $ 24,741   

Event-related

     561        1,711        15,010        17,971   

Broadcasting

     702        715        28,681        27,999   

Other

     15        13        18        167   
                                
     1,772        4,031        62,960        70,878   
                                

Expenses:

        

Operating and marketing

     3,791        5,961        43,641        50,466   

General and administrative

     3,154        2,955        13,254        12,174   

Impairment charges

     809        —          8,773        7,478   

Facility exit costs

     589        —          589        —     

Depreciation and amortization

     1,500        1,679        6,190        6,467   
                                
     9,843        10,595        72,447        76,585   
                                

Gain from insurance settlement

     100        —          398        —     
                                

Operating loss

     (7,971     (6,564     (9,089     (5,707

Interest income

     6        7        17        14   

Interest expense

     (853     (849     (2,477     (2,124

Gain (loss) on sale of investments

     3        10        6        (92

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —          —          (208     —     
                                

Loss before income tax benefit

     (8,815     (7,396     (11,751     (7,909

Income tax benefit

     3,337        2,825        3,405        2,014   
                                

Net loss

   $ (5,478   $ (4,571   $ (8,346   $ (5,895
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.15   $ (0.13   $ (0.23   $ (0.16
                                

Diluted

   $ (0.15   $ (0.13   $ (0.23   $ (0.16
                                

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     36,099        36,025        36,095        36,021   

Diluted

     36,099        36,025        36,095        36,021   


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP LOSS TO ADJUSTED LOSS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

GAAP loss before income taxes

   $ (8,815   $ (7,396   $ (11,751   $ (7,909

Non-cash impairment charge (1)

     809        —          8,773        7,478   

Facility exit costs (2)

     589        —          589        —     
                                

Adjusted loss before income taxes

   $ (7,417   $ (7,396   $ (2,389   $ (431
                                

GAAP net loss

   $ (5,478   $ (4,571   $ (8,346   $ (5,895

Non-cash impairment charge, net of income taxes (1)

     526        —          5,702        4,861   

Facility exit costs, net of income taxes (2)

     383        —          383        —     
                                

Adjusted net loss

   $ (4,569   $ (4,571   $ (2,261   $ (1,034
                                

GAAP net loss per common share - diluted

   $ (0.15   $ (0.13   $ (0.23   $ (0.16

Non-cash impairment charge, net of income taxes (1)

     0.01        —          0.16        0.13   

Facility exit costs, net of income taxes (2)

     0.01        —          0.01        —     
                                

Adjusted net loss per common share - diluted

   $ (0.13   $ (0.13   $ (0.06   $ (0.03
                                

 

(1)

We held an auction for the real and personal property comprising our Memphis Motorsports Park facility on December 14, 2010. The high bidder for the real estate bid $1,875,000. Since the carrying amount of the long-lived assets of the Memphis facility exceeded the sales price, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $809,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010.

During the second quarter of 2010, we reviewed the long-lived assets of our Gateway International Raceway facility for impairment. Based on the results of this analysis, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $7,964,000 to write-down the carrying value of long-lived assets at our Gateway facility to fair value.

During the third quarter of 2009, we reviewed the long-lived assets of our Memphis Motorsports Park facility for impairment. Based on the results of this analysis, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $7,478,000 to write-down the carrying value of long-lived assets at our Memphis facility to fair value.

 

(2)

During the fourth quarter of 2010, we announced the closing of our Gateway facility. We have long-term leases for approximately 160 acres of land at the facility and upon closing the facility we recognized expense of $589,000 to record a liability for the extimated fair value of Gateway’s future net lease obligations.

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, adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per common share - diluted are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for the aforementioned non-cash impairment charge and the facility exit costs. 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 operating loss, net loss or diluted loss per share, which are determined in accordance with GAAP.


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 69      $ 155   

Accounts receivable

     839        1,260   

Inventories

     232        277   

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,732        1,528   

Deferred income taxes

     120        118   

Assets held for sale

     1,875        2,800   
                

Total current assets

     4,867        6,138   

Property and equipment, net

     116,563        130,182   

Restricted cash

     —          5,333   

Other assets, net

     526        712   

Deferred income taxes

     206        164   
                

Total assets

   $ 122,162      $ 142,529   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 146      $ 456   

Accrued liabilities

     3,064        2,986   

Payable to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     18        5   

Income taxes payable

     123        199   

Current portion of bonds payable

     —          1,235   

Deferred revenue

     3,644        5,931   
                

Total current liabilities

     6,995        10,812   

Revolving line of credit

     38,200        41,000   

Bonds payable

     —          1,739   

Liability for pension benefits

     2,291        1,695   

Other liabilities

     473        875   

Non current income taxes payable

     1,241        3,269   

Deferred income taxes

     18,628        20,850   
                

Total liabilities

     67,828        80,240   
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     1,820        1,806   

Class A common stock

     1,851        1,851   

Additional paid-in capital

     101,541        100,943   

Accumulated deficit

     (49,340     (40,994

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,538     (1,317
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     54,334        62,289   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 122,162      $ 142,529   
                


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

     Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009  

Operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (8,346   $ (5,895

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     6,190        6,467   

Amortization of credit facility fees

     501        229   

Stock-based compensation

     662        495   

Deferred income taxes

     (4,220     (2,934

Impairment charges

     8,773        7,478   

Gain from insurance settlement

     (398     —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     208        —     

Facility exit costs

     589        —     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     421        690   

Inventories

     32        (4

Prepaid expenses and other

     (132     212   

Accounts payable

     (223     (148

Accrued liabilities

     (253     (69

Payable to/receivable from Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     13        16   

Income taxes payable/receivable

     3        40   

Deferred revenue

     (2,287     (1,031

Other liabilities

     (567     (293
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     966        5,253   
                

Investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (488     (1,912

Insurance proceeds

     398        —     

Proceeds from sale of assets

     129        —     

Restricted cash

     5,333        (114

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities

     179        335   

Purchase of available-for-sale securities

     (185     (333
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     5,366        (2,024
                

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings from revolving line of credit

     32,600        37,050   

Repayments on revolving line of credit

     (35,400     (38,250

Repayments of bonds payable

     (2,986     (1,127

Premium and fees on extinguisment of debt

     (167     —     

Dividends paid

     —          (733

Repurchase of common stock

     (50     (19

Credit facility fees

     (415     (283
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (6,418     (3,362
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (86     (133

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     155        288   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   $ 69      $ 155