EXHIBIT 10.5 April 19, 2002 BY FEDERAL EXPRESS Donald J. Williamson c/o The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway, Inc. 5550 Occidental Highway Tecumseh, Michigan 49286 Ted M. Gans, PC 100 west Long Lake, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 3 of the Sanction Agreement dated March 9, 1999 by and between The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway, Inc. and National Hot Rod Association, as amended (collectively the "Agreement"), we write to exercise NHRA's option to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional three-year term, which additional term will expire on December 31, 2005. We look forward to continuing to work with you. Sincerely, Peter Clifford Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer 1