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New Hampshire Motor Speedway returns to full capacity

New Hampshire Motor Speedway returns to full capacity

June 5, 2021
Governor Chris Sununu, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs Taylor Caswell and New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath kicked off the summer season of racing and shared

The NASCAR Cup Series Will Make its 50th Visit to “The Magic Mile” on July 18, 2021

The NASCAR Cup Series Will Make its 50th Visit to “The Magic Mile” on July 18, 2021

September 30, 2020
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule includes a July 18 visit to “The Magic Mile.” The Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 will be the historic 50th visit by NASCAR’s premier series to New Hampshire Motor Speedway and once again serve as the season’s last race prior to NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson receives Colonial Musket; 5K Running Trail named in his honor ahead of his final Race at New Hampshire

Jimmie Johnson receives Colonial Musket; 5K Running Trail named in his honor ahead of his final Race at New Hampshire

August 2, 2020
New Hampshire Motor Speedway honored the career and legacy of Jimmie Johnson as he prepares for his final Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 race at “The Magic Mile” as a full-time Cup Series driver on Sunday. NHMS Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath

Foxwoods Resort Casino extends sponsorship at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Foxwoods Resort Casino extends sponsorship at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

After three rousing seasons as the title sponsor of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, today Foxwoods Resort Casino and New Hampshire Motor Speedway have reaffirmed their commitment to bringing world-class racing to New England at “The Magic Mile” by announcing their

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to honor founder Bob Bahre during Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to honor founder Bob Bahre during Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

July 30, 2020
New Hampshire Motor Speedway will honor track founder Bob Bahre during pre-race ceremonies before Sunday’s running of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, officials announced today. A pioneer in motorsports across New England, Bahre passed away last week at the age of 93

New Hampshire Motor Speedway puts fans first with safety protocols at Sunday’s race

New Hampshire Motor Speedway puts fans first with safety protocols at Sunday’s race

July 29, 2020
As New England’s first live major league sports event with spectators since the onset of the pandemic, Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will mark the most anticipated event of the 30th anniversary season at “The Magic Mile.” Speedway

New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Partners Roll Out Virtual Fan Engagement Opportunities Ahead of Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Partners Roll Out Virtual Fan Engagement Opportunities Ahead of Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

With only a limited number of fans allowed to take part in Sunday’s 30th anniversary running of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and its partners have rolled out a multitude of opportunities for fans to remain engaged and entertained through

Sad News – Bob Bahre

Sad News – Bob Bahre

July 24, 2020
Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, has died at age 93, according to tweets and news accounts on Friday

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to host fans for Aug. 2 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to host fans for Aug. 2 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

June 25, 2020
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has approved a comprehensive action plan to allow fans to attend the rescheduled NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 2. The race will be broadcast live on NBCSN, Sirius XM NASCAR

Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race Postponed to August 2

Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race Postponed to August 2

June 4, 2020
As part of NASCAR’s revised 2020 schedule, the July 19 NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been postponed to August 2 and will be broadcast on NBCSN at 3 p.m. ET. Due to ongoing considerations with the pandemic, it’s unclear

New Hampshire expects NASCAR race to be held as scheduled

New Hampshire expects NASCAR race to be held as scheduled

May 20, 2020
As of right now, the plan is for NASCAR to make its annual stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July

NHMS statement on NASCAR race package updates

NHMS statement on NASCAR race package updates

January 14, 2020
In an effort to improve the racing on short tracks and road courses, NASCAR delivered the following updates to the 2020 Cup Series race package to teams today which includes New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s 1.058-mile oval

Speedway Children’s Charities Distributes $55,375 to New England Children in Need

Speedway Children’s Charities Distributes $55,375 to New England Children in Need

December 10, 2019
The holiday spirit filled The Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H. on Tuesday as Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig joined Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter at its 11th annual grant distribution ceremony. Grants were handed out to 51 local nonprofits totaling

NASCAR race weekend fundraising at New Hampshire brought in more than $161,000

NASCAR race weekend fundraising at New Hampshire brought in more than $161,000

July 25, 2019
NASCAR race weekend proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of both Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $161,000 during the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 weekend July

Taste of the Speedways at New Hampshire

Taste of the Speedways at New Hampshire

July 16, 2019
This weekend, tens of thousands of fans will be arriving to New Hampshire Motor Speedway to, not only watch more than 700 miles of racing, but for a full race weekend experience, and no race weekend is complete without delicious food. The largest sporting event in

Boston Bruins Forward Chris Wagner to drive pace car at New Hampshire

Boston Bruins Forward Chris Wagner to drive pace car at New Hampshire

July 12, 2019
On Sunday, July 21, Chris Wagner, forward for the Boston Bruins, will trade the ice for asphalt to take on his new role as the official Toyota Camry pace car driver for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Wagner will lead NASCAR’s best to

Mahindra ROXOR to sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Mahindra ROXOR to sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

July 9, 2019
New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s Tripleheader Saturday (July 20) features three exciting races for fans to enjoy, with the highlight of the day at 4:00 p.m. when the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes on “The Magic Mile” with the newly-named ROXOR 200. The day also includes

NASCAR Rolls in to Loudon For New England’s Biggest Summer Party

NASCAR Rolls in to Loudon For New England’s Biggest Summer Party

June 26, 2019
If you like to get loud, then New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the place to be in July when NASCAR returns for New England’s biggest summer party – the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 race weekend, July 19-21

Kurt Busch, New Hampshire Motor Speedway Donate Tickets to Local Military Members

Kurt Busch, New Hampshire Motor Speedway Donate Tickets to Local Military Members

May 23, 2019
New Hampshire Motor Speedway is teaming up with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch to donate 200 race tickets for local military members and veterans to attend the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 on Sunday, July 21. Fans are encouraged to join in and honor

Love And Theft to Headline Pre-Race Concert at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Love And Theft to Headline Pre-Race Concert at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

May 16, 2019
LOUDON, N.H. – Country duo, Love And Theft, and singers of the No. 1 country smash "Angel Eyes," will take the stage before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take on "The Magic Mile" on Sunday, July 21. The concert will kick off New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Track Stats & Links

Was named New Hampshire International Speedway until SMI bought the track in late
2007/early 2008 and renamed it New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Track Specs:
Superspeedway: 1.058 mile oval
Turns: Banking: 12 degrees; Straights: 2 degrees
Length of Straights: Frontstretch – 1500ft; Backstretch – 1500ft
Grandstand Seating: 77,000 [down from 88,000]

Track Websites and Social Media:
New Hampshire Motor Speedway website
Speedway Motorsports
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Track Stats – Racing-reference.info