Statement from NHMS GM Gappens on O. Bruton Smith’s Nomination for the NASCAR HOF

nhms_tag_11New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one of eight speedways owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. all which are under the leadership of Smith

“In recognizing a person who has done so much to help build the sport of NASCAR and help move it forward for over five decades, I can’t think of a more appropriate nomination than Bruton. Through his vision of providing world-class facilities for our fans, competitors and corporate partners, he has invested more than $4 billion in the sport’s infrastructure. His innovations include taking the sport to Wall Street; lighting a superspeedway for night-time racing; building trackside condominiums; the first to provide VIP suites to attract corporate partners; building lavish, country club-style speedway clubs at several of his facilities; elaborate pre-race shows; and, several fans-first amenities, such as luxury seating and first-class restroom/shower facilities.
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NHMS Unveils Wheel and Deal

New Hampshire Motor Speedway unveiled the Toyota Wheel and Deal Pre-Race Show, an interactive game which will give away $250,000 in prizes to fans before the New Hampshire 300.

Bond Auto to Sponsor American-Canadian Tour Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

LOUDON, N.H. – They provide the parts that create a winning ride and now they’ll be there in victory lane no matter who wins the American-Canadian Tour race on Saturday, September 22. New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced today that Bond Auto, a New England based full service auto parts retail and wholesale store, will be the title sponsor for the ACT Invitational during the fall NASCAR weekend.

The Bond Auto Parts ACT Invitational will be part of “The Magic Mile’s” short track Saturday Showdown during the SYLVANIA 300 weekend. The thrilling day features, NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East New Hampshire 100 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100. Last year, it was Rowley, Mass. native Eddie MacDonald who raced his way from 25th to first in just a few laps, capturing the checkered flag.
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