PREVIEW - New Hampshire MOTOR 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)
TRACK NEWS: NHMS Starts SYLVANIA's Two O'Clock Break Starting 9/11 and running through the SYLVANIA 300 race weekend, NHMS will offer daily giveaways on Facebook. In honor of the two o’clock start time for the Sept. 25 Chase race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, SYLVANIA’s Two O’Clock Break will be offered each day at 2 p.m. to help our fans take their mental, mid-afternoon break.
Similar to the promotion run in July, most questions will be designed as open-ended questions and any acceptable response will be entered into a drawing for cool prizes that can be picked up during the race weekend. SYLVANIA, New Hampshire Lottery, Richard Petty Driving Experience, the Loudon Country Club, AG Paintball, and Trackmasters are among those that have already offered prizes. NHMS will also offer cold garage passes and wristbands to the Sept. 22 FanFest driver autograph session.
****A small but important parking change to be noted: there is no longer the use of the former dog track. All shuttle buses will be transporting fans from Dunn’s Pit, which is located four miles south of the dog track on the eastern side of Rte. 106. The newly named Caitlin Raymond Tram system is available throughout the weekend and is named in honor of Caitlin Raymond and the International Registry, a pioneer in the establishment of procedures and practices for stem cell donor search.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC 2011
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 2011
Directions:
From the South
Take I-93 to Exit 15E, I-393. Turn right onto I-393 to Exit 3. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 106 North. NHMS will be 9 miles north on the right.
From the North
Take I-93 to Exit 20, US-3. Turn left onto US-3. Turn Right onto Tilton Road/Route 140. Turn right onto Route 140/Tilton-Alton Road. Turn Right onto Route 106 South. NHMS will be 7 miles south on the left.
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 2011
Leave your car in Concord and get shuttled to the Speedway. $22.00 For information please call (603) 224-2508 or go to: www.concordnhchamber.com
Tram System
The five tandem trams seat 65 guests each, and will run continuously throughout the event weekend, starting Friday, The trams will follow three different routes, which will service almost every corner of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway property. In addition, more than 60 buses will be used to shuttle fans from outer parking areas as well.
COOLER RULES
ONLY coolers 14" or under in all dimensions will be permitted
into the grandstand area.
NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2011 SCHEDULE
Friday, September 23, 2011 – FansFirst Pole Day
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
10:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Practice
11:00 a.m. **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series HOT PASS IN EFFECT**
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
1:00 p.m. NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Autograph Session
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Final Practice
2:40 p.m. **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series HOT PASS IN EFFECT**
3:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying for the SYLVANIA 300 (2 Laps)
4:40 p.m. NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Introductions for the New Hampshire 125
5:00 p.m. NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New Hampshire 125 (125 Laps, 132.25 Miles)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. American-Canadian Tour Final Practice
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice
9:10 a.m. **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series HOT PASS IN EFFECT**
9:40 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
10:15 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Autograph Session
10:40 a.m. NASCAR CWTS Qualifying for the F.W. Webb 175 (2 Laps)
11:00 a.m. **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series HOT PASS IN EFFECT**
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice
12:35 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver Introductions for the New Hampshire 100
12:45 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New Hampshire 100 (100 Laps, 105.8 Miles)
2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions for F.W. Webb 175
3:00 p.m. NASCAR CWTS F.W. Webb 175 (175 Laps, 185.15 Miles)
5:30 p.m. American-Canadian Tour Driver Introductions for The ACT Invitational
5:45 p.m. American-Canadian Tour - The ACT Invitational (50 Laps, 52.9 Miles)
Sunday, September 25, 2011
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
10:00 a.m. U.S. Legends Car Race
12:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver and Crew Chief Meeting
12:30 p.m. Pre-Race Concert: Montgomery Gentry
1:00 p.m. **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series HOT PASS IN EFFECT
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)
TICKET PRICES 2011
$20.00-$110.00
Youth (Age 12-16) - ANY SECTION 
$5*
Child (Age 11-and-under) - ANY SECTION FREE*
SYLVANIA Speed Zones $39
A very limited number of $39 tickets are available for the NASCAR events. Act now or you will miss out on the greatest bargain in racing!
Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass 2011
Pre-race Pit Pass - This pass also gets fans on the race track so that they can autograph the front straightaway wall and start/finish line. Pre Race Pit Pass (Adult) - SUNDAY $100 Pre Race Pit Pass (Youth - Age 14-and-under) - SUNDAY $50 Proper dress required no shorts, open toe shoes or tank tops allowed. You will receive a voucher with instruction to redeem it at the Speedway. This pass will be non-transferable. MORE
HOSPITALITY 2011
The Magic Mile Club - $200 per guest per event - Offers do not include a Grandstand Ticket MORE
INDEPENDENT VENDORS
Independent vendors are located across from speedway. Cindy says you can't miss them. Visible from road.
WILL CALL and TICKET OFFICE 2011
North Ticket Booth
September 23 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 24 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 25 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Ticket Booth & Will Call
September 22 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September 238:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday September 24
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday J September 25
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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)
Friday, Sept. 23
Saturday, Sept. 24
Sunday, Sept. 25
11:00 a.m. Kevin Harvick - Q+A (by ticket only) The Magic Mile Club (NHMS Infield)
Shine the Spotlight on Carl Edwards Lobster Bake, Friday, September 23, 2011
On Friday night, September 23, SYLVANIA will host a Lobster Bake to support Speedway Children's Charities of New Hampshire. The lobster dinner will be held in the hospitality tent area on the Speedway’s grounds beginning at 5:30pm.
The event’s special guest speaker is Carl Edwards, considered by many to be the best orator in all of motorsports. Edwards is a contender for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. He is a winner of NASCAR’s Nationwide Series championship. Recently, Edwards signed a contract which will have him at the wheel of Roush-Fenway Fords for many years to come. Married and the father of two, Edwards is one of racing’s busiest drivers as he runs most of the Nationwide Series events as well as all Sprint Cup races. As such, this is a rare opportunity to hear and see him outside his race car.
Tickets to the event are priced at $100 each with proceeds going to help kids in need in the region. Tickets are available by calling 603-513-5738.
Driver Memorabilia Auction Saturday, September 24, 2011
Race fans will have a variety of items to choose from at the auction including NASCAR Sprint Cup series driver helmets, uniforms, sheet metal and other racing gear from many of their favorite drivers in NASCAR's top series. The Auction will take place on Saturday, Sept 24th, approximately 1 hour after the conclusion of the F.W. Webb 175 Camping World Series Truck race. The Auction will be held at the SPEED Stage across from the infield tunnel in the display area. Admission is free
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!
The Broadway Midway
Several all-time favorite amusement rides will be part of the speedway exhibitor and display area located just outside turns one and two.
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
