Letter: Move doesn’t tax drivers

Ron@lasvegassun.com

Friday, April 14, 2000 | 10:05 a.m.

Regarding Brian Hilderbrand's story on Al Unser Jr. becoming the latest professional racing driver to relocate to Nevada ("Indy racer Unser Jr. moving to Henderson," April 12):

It's simple. You have no state income tax. Scott Pruett has lived in Crystal Bay/Incline Village for years and Jimmy Vasser moved to Las Vegas shortly after his U.S. 500 payday in 1996, prior to winning the CART championship. He was followed by Richie Hearn and others. I should know (about the tax break), as I just paid my own California state income tax.

A number of other drivers (Dario Franchitti, Gil de Ferran and Max Papis) live in south Florida. Not only is it close to Latin America for the Brazilians, I think Florida is also a tax-free state. Smart race drivers also make smart business decisions.

By the way, I really like reading your auto racing work. Great coverage, consistently.

-- BILL FREED

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