LOUDON, N.H. (July 6, 2011) -When the stars of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series race into New Hampshire Motor Speedway next weekend there is a good chance they may not just visit Victory Lane during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday.
The NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200 on Saturday, July 16, will feature some of NASCAR’s best Sprint Cup Series drivers. Those scheduled to pull double duty include; Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards and Kasey Kahne. (more…)
LOUDON, N.H. (July 5, 2011)- At speeds approaching 175 mph, IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Will Power and Pippa Mann tested at New Hampshire Motor Speedway today in preparations for the MoveThatBlock.com INDY 225 on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Will Power, driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Dallara/Honda took his first laps around “The Magic Mile” today attempting to learn the ins-and-outs of racing a flat one-mile oval. (more…)
(Loudon, NH) – Joey Polewarczyk Jr, a Hudson, NH native will once again compete for car owner Mike Olsen and Fadden Racing Inc. of North Haverhill, NH in the upcoming NASCAR K&N Pro-Series East 125-Lap event, held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS)
Polewarczyk last drove for Fadden Racing in the spring of 2010, with starts at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in South Carolina and South Boston Speedway in Virginia. (more…)
LOUDON, N.H. (July 4, 2011) -As the country celebrates Independence Day, New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced today that the speedway will host a unique service dedicating a grandstand seat to the thousands of Americans who are or were a prisoner of war and for those who are missing in action during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 pre-race ceremonies on Sunday, July 17.
The POW/MIA empty chair and plaque will be located in “The Magic Mile” main grandstand area, a special reminder of those who serve and protect America. The POW/MIA chair will be part of several special pre-race activities and dedications.
“We are very pleased to honor those who serve and protect our country each day,” said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. “We hope that fans take the time to come out and see the POW/MIA chair and recognize the sacrifices the American troops make.”
The idea for the chair was made possible through numerous veteran groups throughout the region.
“This is such an honor,” said Blue Kelloway a Vietnam veteran. “This chair is a true representation for those who gave everything for us. “They will now be able to be represented by that chair and to remind us of their sacrifice.”
The LENOX Industrial Tools weekend features five different races from five different series including; the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301, the NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100 and the NELCAR Legends Tour.
Purchase your tickets now by calling the NHMS ticket hotline at (603)783-4931 or by visiting www.nhms.com.
LOUDON, N.H. (July 1, 2011) -New Hampshire Motor Speedway winner and New England native Joey Logano will highlight this year’s FanFest with an autograph session for fans on Thursday, July 14 beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Driving the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota, Logano became the youngest winner in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at just 19 years old, when he captured his first checkered flag in 2009 at “The Magic Mile.” (more…)
