Barnes v. BIRMINGHAM INTERN. RACEWAY

Michael W. Barnes brought suit against Birmingham International Raceway, Inc. ("BIR"), the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. ("NASCAR"), Clayton Reuse, and Firestone Tire Rubber Co. ("Firestone") to recover damages for injuries he sustained while participating in an automobile race. BIR, Reuse, NASCAR, and Firestone filed motions for summary judgment, relying on two exculpatory pre-race releases signed by Barnes. The trial court granted the motions, and Barnes appealed. We affirm in part; reverse in part; and remand.

Summary judgment is proper where there is no genuine issue…