Bryan Presents $337,750 to Caribbean Drag Racing Association to Complete St. Croix Track

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Bryan Presents $337,750 to Caribbean Drag Racing Association to Complete St. Croix Track

The funding represents 50% of the total funding available to complete the reconstruction of the drag racing track.

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