PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Components of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and leasehold improvements	$ 246,138	$ 241,393
Buildings, grandstands and motorsports entertainment facilities	1,520,405	1,541,276
Furniture and equipment	169,979	175,443
Construction in progress	87,318	105,128
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	2,023,840	2,063,240
Less accumulated depreciation	746,864	701,054
Property and equipment, net	$ 1,276,976	$ 1,362,186

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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