I have it on good authority that this is not BS or a bluff. I would use the information to contact the local legislators and the Governors office. The legislators are going to bat for the track, they need support. If you're not a Maryland resident, make sure they know how much you contribute to the economy when you visit.

A call or message to the Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.visithagerstown.com/contact - is probably also in order.

If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.