EX 17-2 Vertical analysis of income statement OBJ. 2 ar The following comparative income statement (in thousands of dollars) for two recent fiscal ing years was adapted from the annual report of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., owner and operator of several major motor speedways, such as the Atlanta, Texas, and Las Vegas Motor Speedways. Current Year Prior Year Revenues: Admissions $ 78,332 $ 86,949 Event-related revenue 140,210 133,632 NASCAR broadcasting revenue 216,592 209,155 Other operating revenue 26,780 28,622 Total revenues $461,914 $458,358 Expenses and other: Direct expense of events $101,876 $ 98,973 NASCAR event management fees 123,212 119,101 Other direct operating expenses 18,502 18,782 General and administrative 164,949 177,132 Total expenses and other $408,539 $413,988 Income from continuing operations $ 53,375 $ 44,370 a. Prepare a comparative income statement for these two years in vertical form, stating each item as a percent of revenues. Round percentages to one decimal place. b. Comment on the significant changes