PREVIEW - New Hampshire International Speedway
The Magic Mile
1122 Route 106 N, Loudon, NH 03307 (603) 783-4931 www.nhis.com
Including Driver's Appearances, Ticket Prices, Schedule, Facility Info, What to do, ETC.
TAX-FREE STATE. Only taxes are hotel and meals tax (7%). Hard liquor is only sold at state liquor stores, while beer and spritzers and wine are sold at convenience stores and grocery stores. (Thanks Chris)
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
From Lisa: If you are going to Loudon, DO NOT park in the main lot at the track itself! Take the first right at the Ice Cream store (I forget the name of the street)- the police will try to get you to turn down there anyway) so stay on the shoulder/right side of the road. They will put you in a big field. Get on one of the school buses (be sure to ask the driver the name of the bus (WRITE IT DOWN- I believe it is Suncook) The bus will take you right to the front gate. After the race go right back to the front gate quickly and find the bus. It can get a little hairy-don't worry- put up with it- it's worth it. If you take the bus you will most likely be back on the highway within 1 hour of the race end. If you park in the main lot figure 2,3,4 hours. I waited 4 hours my first time there.
New Hampshire International Speedway Parking
more than 400 acres of free parking for cars and self-contained recreational vehicles at the north end of the property, behind Turns 3 & 4. Please check in at the south gate. Please go to the website page at www.nhis.com/documents/guest_parking (PDF file) to see where the parking lots are located…a few are kinda far.
It is better to come into the track and leave from the track from the "North" end (turns 3 & 4). A fan emailed me and told me she was able to leave the track and get home to the Seacoast in 45 minutes -- this was of course after tailgating for about 2 hours after the end of the race.
Private Parking: FROM BILL A: There are a number of parking fields with free shuttle service (every 15 or 20 minutes) between Mudgett Hill Road (starts about 1 mile south of main NHIS gate) and Asby Road (1/4 north of main NHIS gate). Also nice parking on Hollow Route Road between Route 106 and Mudgtt Hill Road. Also there is camping and parking just north of the track on 140.
If you'd like, check out the NH Sno-Shakers club site (local snowmobile club) for additional information concerning one of the Mudgett Hill Parking Field vendors (Bean Field Parking $10 a vehicle) http://www.snoshakers.com/
NOTE: Inbound Thru Traffic is NOT allowed from the back side of ASBY ROAD (coming thru Canterbury) toward the track.....HOWEVER, if you can show a printed pass from a resident parking and/or camping vendor, they will let you enter to access these lots. BUT....they will NOT let you take ASBY RD all the way to the track.
DIRECTIONS 2008
NHIS is located in Loudon, NH on Rt.106, approximately 10 miles north of Concord, NH.
From the south, take I-93 to exit 15E (I-393). Take Exit #3. Turn onto Rt. 106 North. NHIS will be 10 miles north on the right.
From the North, take I-93 to the Tilton Exit #20 to Rt. 140 through Belmont to Rt. 106 South. Follow Rt. 106 South to the Speedway which is approximately 8 miles.
FROM BOSTON
I-93 North to Exit 15E (Concord, NH) which is I-393
I-393 East to Exit 3, at light turn left onto
Route 106 North - Speedway is 9 miles on right.
FROM HARTFORD, CT
I-84 North to I-90 East in Massachusetts
I-90 East to I-495 North to I-93 North
I-93 North to Exit 15E (Concord, NH) which is I-393
I-393 East to Exit 3, at light turn left onto
Route 106 North - Speedway is 9 miles on right.
FROM NEW YORK CITY
I-95 North to I-91 North (New Haven, CT)
I-91 North to I-84 East (Hartford, CT)
I-84 East to I-90 East (Sturbridge, MA)
I-90 East to I-495 North
I-495 North to I-93 North (or Rte 3, Everett Turnpike, a Toll Rd.)
I-93 North to Exit 15E (Concord, NH) which is I-393
I-393 East to Exit 3, at light turn left onto
Route 106 North - Speedway is 9 miles on right.
FROM BURLINGTON, VT
I-89 South to I-93 North
Interstate 93 to Exit 15E (Concord, NH) which is I-393
I-393 East to Exit 3, at light turn left onto
Route 106 North - Speedway is 9 miles on right.
FROM MAINE
I-95 South to Route 4 West
Route 4 West to Route 106 North
Right at light, Route 106 North, Speedway is 9 miles on right.
OR
Route 202 West to Route 11 North
Route 11 North to Route 140 West
Route 140 West to Route 106 South
Left on Route 106 South, 6 miles to Speedway on left.
FROM CHRIS: It is better to come into the track and leave from the track from the "North" end (turns 3 & 4). I was able to leave the track and get home to the Seacoast in 45 minutes -- this was of course after tailgating for about 2 hours after the end of the race.
SHUTTLES 2008
No update as of 3/26/08
Leave your car in Concord and get shuttled to the Speedway. Check back for 2008 schedules and pricing. For information please call (603) 224-2508 www.concordnhchamber.com)
COOLER RULES
ONLY coolers 14" or under in all dimensions will be permitted
into the grandstand area.
NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2008 SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
11:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Practice
12:55 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Practice
2:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying for the New England 100
4:15 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Qualifying for the New England 125
Friday, June 27, 2008
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Final Practice
3:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301
4:40 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Driver Introductions
5:10 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East New England 125
Saturday, June 28, 2008
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
8:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
10:05 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice
12:45 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver Introductions
1:00 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New England 100
2:30 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Introductions
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Camping World 200 presented by RVs.com
Sunday, June 29, 2008
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
1:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Driver Introductions for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301
2:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
LENOX Industrial Tools 301 (301 Laps, 318.485 Miles)
SYLVANIA 300 Schedule
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
11:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Practice
12:55 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Practice
2:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying for the New Hampshire 100
4:15 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Qualifying
Friday, September 12, 2008
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Final Practice
3:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying for the SYLVANIA 300
4:40 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Driver Introductions
5:10 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East New Hampshire 125
Saturday, September 13, 2008
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
8:20 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
10:05 a.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying for the New Hampshire 200
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice
12:45 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver Introductions
1:00 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New Hampshire 100
2:30 p.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Driver Introductions
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series New Hampshire 200
Sunday, September 14, 2008
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
1:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Driver Introductions for the SYLVANIA 300
2:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
SYLVANIA 300 (300 Laps, 317.4 Miles)
Tentative schedule, subject to change
TICKET PRICES 2008
ORDER TICKETS HERE FOR THE ABOVE AND FOR CAMPING: CLICK HERE
June 29, 2008 Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass
Pre-race Pit Pass - must be at least 18 years old - Proper dress required no shorts, open toe shoes or tank tops allowed. This pass will be valid June 29, 2008, Sunday morning only from 8 am to 1 pm. You will receive a voucher with instruction to redeem it at the Speedway. This pass will be non-transferable. ORDER
HOSPITALITY 2008
The Magic Mile Club - $150 per guest per event - Offers do not include a Grandstand Ticket
NASCAR Busch Series NASCAR and Craftsman Truck Series Tickets are $100 per guest per event - Offers do not include a Grandstand Ticket MORE INFO ON BOTH
INDEPENDENT VENDORS
Independent vendors are located across from speedway. Cindy says you can't miss them. Visible from road.
WILL CALL
All tickets and RV/camper passes will be held at the "Will Call". If you purchase RV/Camper passes those will be picked up at the RV camper pass selling booth near the entrance for Campers/RVs to the NHIS property. Tickets will be held at the "Will Call" window at the South Ticket Booth.
WHAT TO DO
DRIVERS APPEARANCES
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday if possible)
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the Target trailer and check for times.
Look for Dave Blaney to stop by the Caterpillar/Toyota Racing merchandise hauler to sign autographs this weekend. Please check with the trailer for exact times.
SPEEDTV STAGE
At NHIS, the Speed Stage is located outside the track, by Turns 1 and 2, near the souvenir area. Fans are encouraged to attend the LIVE show at 7pm local time!
Other STUFF TO DO
The Museum of New Hampshire History, located in Concord, offers exhibitions on the state's heritage and traditions as well as a variety of programs for children and adults. They also have an interactive Hands-on History Family Room.
How about discovering Concord on Foot - A self-guided downtown walking tour of over 50 historic sites
The headquarters for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is located in East Concord on a bluff overlooking the Merrimack River. In addition to the award-winning green building design and innovative woodchip gasifier heating plant, there are nearly 100 acres with walking trails along the river.
Christa McAuliffe Planetarium is a living memorial that combines Christa McAuliffe's dream of traveling through space with her dedication to teaching. They have amazing astronomical adventures in the 40’ domed theater. You can participate in a rocket-making workshop, make a comet or land the space shuttle.
The speedway is located in a scenic area -- the Merrimack Valley. There is great fishing nearby in the towns of Weare, Elkin and Lee. In New Hampshire there are more than 100 waterfalls and 1,300 lakes and ponds. Many of these waterfalls and lakes are located in the White Mountain National Forest along with numerous hiking trails, camping locations, biking, bird watching, hiking, climbing and spectacular views of the breathtaking mountains in all the fall colors.
There are scenic drives located in the Merrimack Valley along with seven state parks:
• Route 4, Boscawen
• Route 129, Loudon
• Route 127, Hopkinton to Salisbury
• Routes 13 & 77, Mont Vernon to Weare
• Route 28 to 28 Bypass, Derry & Manchester
There are also loads of golf courses within 20 miles of the track for all the golfing NASCAR fans. Certainly, there is plenty to do in the area before and after the races -- enough to take up an entire weekend.
Don’t forget, Shopping in New Hampshire is Tax Free!
9.5 Tilton 500 Route 3, Tilton, NH 03276 (603) 286-8310
13.0 Abdulla Geo Amusnt Pier, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 366-5188
13.0 Winnipesaukee Pier Pier, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 366-5188
14.4 Weirs Beach Water Slide Route 3, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 366-5161
AIRPORTS
Regional Municipal
Concord Airport, Concord, New Hampshire (603) 228-2267
Laconia Airport, Laconia, New Hampshire (603) 536-7244
Commercial
Helicopter Services, JBI (603) 225-3134
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