Dear Edinburg International Racetrack Racers and Fans,

As you have heard by now, the Edinburg City Commission has awarded operations of Edinburg International Racetrack to Mr. Freddy Cruz even though an independent committee appointed by the Commission scored the EIRT bid higher. As a result, I am left with no choice but to cancel all Wednesday and Friday events effective immediately. I have enjoyed a 17 year relationship with the city and even though I would have very much liked to continue with the track, it's time to move on.

I want to use this occasion to give a sincere thanks to the racers, fans, vendors, sponsors, and media that have supported me thru the years. Your support was invaluable. I also want to thank my family, my friends, and my business associates for standing with me thru the good times and the bad times----you will never know how much you meant to me.

My goal was always to provide racers with a safe place to race and to treat everyone fairly and honestly. I beleive I succeeded in that regard. I have no regrets and I'm sure I'll see many of you down the road.

Take care.

Julio Cantu