Racing will cease on Nov. 28 at Blue Ribbon Downs, 50 years after Bill Hedge founded the Sallisaw racetrack in 1960. The Choctaw Nation, which owns the racetrack, announced Thursday the track will close permanently on the last day of racing during the 2009 season. Judy Allen, Choctaw spokeswoman, said in a prepared press release, “Despite its best efforts to upgrade Blue Ribbon Downs and continue horse racing there, the Choctaw Nation has decided to close the track when the current season ends.