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flag Grand Slam Track paid half its $11M athlete debts with emergency funding, but $8M in vendor bills remain.

flag Grand Slam Track, founded by Michael Johnson, secured emergency funding to pay half of the $11 million in unpaid athlete fees from its 2025 events, with $5.5 million distributed to athletes via wire transfers on October 3. flag The financing, led by existing investors and Winners Alliance, helped cover staff salaries and avoid further disruptions. flag Despite the relief, $8 million in vendor debts remain, and the league has not confirmed a 2026 schedule. flag Johnson pledged to resolve outstanding obligations within 60 days, as the league seeks to rebuild after the cancellation of its final event and a major investor’s withdrawal.

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