The ballyhoo that followed the groundbreaking ceremony of Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame was punctured by a bit of reality.  In a story that made it into papers across the nation, the JLF reminded readers that the monument to cars that drive in circles is being financed by a hotel-motel tax. We can thank Jeff Taylor for his quick action in the matter. The tax hike and incentives that went towards the facility come amidst concerns that the city may need a new revenue source to fund projects.