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: 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.
UPDATE 06/23/2010: The traffic control measures planned for the June 27 race involving NH Route 106, Interstate 393 and Interstate 93 include:
(1) On race day morning, NH Route 106 will be two lanes northbound and one lane southbound from I-393 to the intersection of Shaker Road. There will be three lanes northbound and one lane southbound from there to the NHMS south access road. As traffic builds up in the three northbound lanes, traffic control personnel will extend the three lanes southerly to a point south of the NH Route 129 intersection.
(2) Also, on race day morning, the I-93 northbound Exit 15E off ramp will provide two temporary lanes of traffic onto I-393 eastbound. In order to reduce congestion on I-93 and promote safety, the I-93 northbound on ramp at Exit 14 (Loudon Road) will be closed from 5:00 am to 11:00 am. The ramp traffic will be detoured to either I-393 Exit 1 via Fort Eddy Road or I-93 Exit 15 via Bridge Street and North Main Street. The I-393 Exit 1 eastbound off ramp to Fort Eddy Road will be closed from 5:00 am to 11:00 am. Ramp traffic will be detoured off I-393 via Stickney Avenue or I-393 Exit 2 (East Side Drive).
(3) Between 3:00 pm and approximately 9:30 pm, NH Route 106 will be closed to northbound traffic from I-393 in Concord to NHMS. During this time, three temporary southbound lanes will be provided on NH Route 106. For safety reasons, the intersections of the following roads with NH Route 106 will be closed during the one-way conversion: Hollow Root Road, Mudgett Hill Road, Clough Pond Road, Currier Road, Sheep Rock Road, South Village Road, Wales Bridge Road, and Josiah Bartlett Road.
Motorists using Clough Hill Road, Beck Road, New Shaker Road, Soucook Lane, North Village Road, Goshen Drive, NH Route 129, East Cooper Street, Hemlock Hill Drive, Chichester Road, and Autumn Drive will be able to access NH Route 106, but only for southbound travel. During the approximately seven hour period NH Route 106 is limited to one-way traffic, safety vehicles will be stationed at four strategic locations to respond to emergency calls.
(4) NH Route 106 in Belmont will again be made one-way northbound between the Concord Street/NH Route 106 intersection and the intersection of NH Routes 140 and 106. This section of roadway will be converted to a temporary two lane one-way northbound roadway between approximately 4:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Southbound Route 106 traffic will be rerouted onto NH Route 140 west to Concord Street, and then back onto Route 106. All other streets in Belmont will continue normal operations.
(5) From approximately 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm, the I 393 Exit 3 eastbound off ramp will be open to southbound NH 106 traffic only, and the northbound Route 106 travel lane will be closed. The I 393 Exit 3 westbound off ramp will be closed to all traffic.
(6) The I 393 Exit 1 westbound on ramp From Fort Eddy Road will be closed from approximately 3:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
(7) At the I 393 and I 93 interchange, the I-93 northbound off ramp to I-393 west (Exit 15W) and the I-393 eastbound off ramp to I-93 south will be closed from approximately 3:15 pm to 9:30 pm. Motorists attempting to use the I-393 eastbound off ramp to I-93 south will be diverted to Stickney Avenue from which they can access I-93 south at Exit 14.
(8) The I-93 Exit 14 southbound off ramp and the I-93 Exit 15E southbound off ramp to I-393 east will be closed from approximately 3:30 pm to 9:45 pm. Motorists will be directed to use Exit 15W to reach Exit 14 destinations.
(9) Special measures will be used on I-93 during the late afternoon and early evening hours of June 27. Three southbound lanes will be provided for five miles on I-93 from just north of Exit 15 (I-393) in Concord, south to just beyond the junction of I-89 in Bow. This will be accomplished by "borrowing" a lane from the normal two-lane northbound barrel of I-93 and converting it to a temporary southbound lane from approximately 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. As traffic approaches Exit 15 from the north, it will have the opportunity to cross the paved median and use the "borrowed" lane to, in effect, create an express lane to the Hooksett Toll Plaza. No exits will be accessible from the "borrowed" lane through Concord. Southbound I-93 traffic destined for I-89 MUST remain on the usual two lanes and not use the "borrowed lane."
(10) Special measures on I-393 westbound to enhance I-93 southbound traffic will also be in use at Exit 15. The loop ramp for this movement will provide two temporary lanes of traffic on the ramp for this race day. The two lanes will be merged on southbound I-93 prior to reaching Exit 14.
NHIS is located in Loudon, NH on Rt.106, approximately 10 miles north of Concord, NH.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC 2010
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 2010
Directions:
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 2010
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 2010 SCHEDULE
Friday, September 17, 2010 - "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
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Final Practice
3:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying for the SYLVANIA 300 (2 Laps, All Positions)
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 18, 2010
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 NASCAR Camping World Truck Qualifying for the New Hampshire 175 (2 Laps, All Positions - IMPOUND)
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 England 100
12:45 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 for the New Hampshire 175
3:00 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series New Hampshire 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 19, 2010
7:00 a.m. Speedway Spectator Gates Open
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pre-Race Concert
12:30 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Introductions for the SYLVANIA 300
1:00 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 (300 Laps, 317.4 Miles)
TICKET PRICES 2010
$49.00-$110.00
Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass 2010
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. 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. MORE
HOSPITALITY 2010
The Magic Mile Club - $200 per guest per event - Offers do not include a Grandstand Ticket MORE INFO
$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 2010
Tickets can be purchased at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway North and South Ticket Booths.
Will Call is located at the South Ticket Booth. All Will Call tickets for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 & SYLVANIA 300 should be picked up prior to Sunday's events.
North Ticket Booth Hours
Friday
June 25 & September 17
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
June 26 & September 18
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Ticket Booth & Will Call Hours
Thursday
June 24 & September 16
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
June 25 & September 17
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
June 26 & September 18
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
June 27 & September 19
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)
Pre-Race Entertainment
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
