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 2009
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 2009
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 2009
Leave your car in Concord and get shuttled to the Speedway. $22.00 For information please call (603) 224-2508 or go to PDF file: www.concordnhchamber.com
New Tram System
The five tandem trams seat 65 guests each, and will run continuously throughout the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 event weekend, starting on Friday, June 27. 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 2009 SCHEDULE
SYLVANIA 300 Weekend
Thursday, September 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Practice
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
3:15 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Series East Qualifying for the Heluva Good!® Fall 125 (2 Laps, All Positions - IMPOUND)
4:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice
4:40 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying for the New England 100 (2 Laps, All Positions)
Friday, September 18, 2009 - Heluva Good!® Pole Day
8:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. NASCAR Camping World 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 Camping World 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 Heluva Good!® Fall 125 (125 Laps, 132.25 Miles)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. American-Canadian Tour Final Practice
8:30 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 Camping World Truck Series Qualifying
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 England 100 (100 Laps, 105.8 Miles)
2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Heluva Good! 200 (200 Laps, 211.6 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 20, 2009
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 2009
MEGATICKET- Sunday Reserve - Saturday & Friday G/A 99.00
SYLVANIA Speed Zone, a special seating section that offers a $39 ticket
Individual Tickets 60.00-110.00
Special Prices for kids!
Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass 2009
Pre-race Pit Pass - The Pre-Race Pit Pass allows fans onto the pit road area from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20. Along with pit road access, pass holders can also attend the "Race Day Town Meeting" with top racing personalities. This pass also gets fans on the race track so that they can autograph the front straightaway wall and start/finish line. 100.00 must be at least 18 years old - 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. ORDER
HOSPITALITY 2009
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
$39 LENOX FAN ZONE
INDEPENDENT VENDORS
Independent vendors are located across from speedway. Cindy says you can't miss them. Visible from road.
WILL CALL and TICKET OFFICE 2009
Will Call is located at the South Ticket Booth. All Will Call tickets for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 should be picked up prior to Sunday's events.
North Ticket Booth Hours
Friday
June 26 & September 18
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
June 27 & September 19
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Ticket Booth & Will Call Hours
Thursday
June 25 & September 17
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
June 26 & September 18
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
June 27 & September 19
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
June 28 & September 20
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions regarding tickets should be directed to the Ticket Department at (603) 783-4931.
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.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler. Tickets will be handed out throughout the weekend. Members of Club V will be allowed into the signing (with their member card) even if the allotted tickets have been distributed. Check hauler for time www.DriverAppearances.com
AJ Allmendinger is scheduled to sign autographs at the Richard Petty Motorsports merchandise hauler located in the display area at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 10:30am Eastern.www.jayski.com
Sam Hornish is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 9:45 - 10:15am/et at New Hampshire Motor Speedway..www.jayski.com
Casey Mears is scheduled to appear at the Jack Daniel's merchandise trailer, located in the New Hampshire Motor Speedway midway, on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00 - 11:20am/et to sign autographs and greet fans. A limited number of tickets are available prior to his appearance and issued on a first-come, first-serve basis..www.jayski.com
Kevin Harvick will be making an appearance at the Camping World store. The first 200 people that purchase a No. 33 Camping World diecast for $20 on Sept. 18-20, 2009 at the Camping World store on track property will receive a ticket to a Kevin Harvick autograph session. The diecasts will be sold during the following days and times: Friday: 10am - 1pm; Saturday: 8am-11am; Sunday: 9am-10am .
Pre-Race Entertainment
Country Star Josh Turner will be performing a pre-race concert and the National Anthem prior to the start of the SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday, September 20 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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
