Mar 28, 2012 | Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, NHMS
“I am disappointed in the decision by the House of Representatives to reject expanded gambling in New Hampshire,” says Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “In my opinion, this plan would have stimulated our state’s economy in a number of critical ways, including major tax cuts for businesses throughout the state. House Bill 593 would provide an immediate and significant boost to jobs, tourism and economic development.
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Feb 23, 2012 | American Canadian Tour, NHMS
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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Feb 10, 2012 | NHMS, Touring Series News
Perform the National Anthem at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LOUDON, N.H. (Feb. 9, 2012) -New Hampshire Motor Speedway is asking all New England area singers to tap into their inner Kelly Clarkson and belt out the national anthem during the third annual FANtasy Drive celebration on April 7.
If you think you have what it takes, submit a DVD, CD, Wav file or MP3 file of you singing “The Star Spangled Banner” a cappella style (without music or other accompaniments) to “The Magic Mile,” beginning Friday, Feb. 10.
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Jan 23, 2012 | NHMS, Touring Series News
LOUDON, N.H. (January 23, 2012) – The new year is off to a fast start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As the deadline for season ticket renewals closed, “The Magic Mile” has seen a spike in sales from 2011 for both the July and September NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2012.
“We haven’t seen this level of sales activity this early in quite some time. We are up an average of double digits between the two races,” explains Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. “Our fans and our families have been struggling for quite a while in this economy. I take this as a sign that the recovery is underway.”
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Dec 18, 2011 | Maine Racing News, NHMS, Touring Series News
LOUDON, N.H. (Dec.15, 2011) -New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s Gift of Lights event joined in the effort to end hunger this holiday season, by donating more than 11,000 pounds of food to the Loudon, N.H. Food Pantry this week. That’s equal to the weight of three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars racing around the 1.058-mile oval.
Thanks to the 8,000 cars that have driven through the electric wonderland of light displays and brought food, “The Magic Mile” is bringing Christmas cheer to those who need it most.
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Dec 5, 2011 | Maine Racing News, NHMS, Touring Series News
LOUDON, N.H. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Christmas came early for 47 New England area organizations today, as New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the N.H. Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities distributed more than $150,000 to aid local children in need.
“Today was my Christmas,” said Cheryl LaPrade, director of the N.H. Chapter of SCC. “I am really excited that we could raise as much money as we did and that will impact so many children throughout the region. It was so special to start the holiday season by helping these organizations achieve their mission.”
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