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Modified Champion Choquette Passes

Published at March 4, 2013 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NASCAR WSMT. Closed

Captured 1954 NASCAR Modified Division National Title

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jack Choquette, who captured the 1954 national championship in the NASCAR Modified Division, passed away last week and has been laid to rest in Florida.

Choquette, originally from Montclair, New Jersey, made a name for himself in the racing ranks after relocating to Florida where he drove to the 1953 NASCAR Southeast regional title and followed that with the NASCAR Modified Division national championship in 1954.

In that 1954 title campaign Choquette outdistanced fellow New Jersey native Tommy Elliott by 421 points in the national standings.

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NASCAR, Swan Racing & Michael Waltrip Partner to Pay Tribute to Newtown, Conn., Community

Published at February 14, 2013 in Daytona and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Closed

Waltrip To Drive No. 26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota Camry for the DAYTONA 500®; Fans Can Make $10 Donations By Texting NEWTOWN to 80888

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Using the biggest race of the year as a backdrop, NASCAR, Swan Racing and two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip announced today a special tribute to raise awareness and contributions for the Sandy Hook School Support Fund.

Following a private meeting with town officials, community leaders, first responders and victims’ families last week in Newtown, Conn., NASCAR, Swan Racing and Waltrip announced that the No. 30 Lean1 Swan Racing Toyota will instead garner the No. 26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota. Waltrip’s ride for the Daytona 500 (Sunday, Feb. 24 1 p.m. ET on FOX) will honor the 26 victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School and prominently feature a call-to-action decal encouraging the NASCAR community to make $10 donations by texting NEWTOWN to 80888.

The Sandy Hook School Support Fund, established jointly by United Way of Western Connecticut and Newtown Savings Bank, supports the healing process for the broader Newtown community including children, teachers, first responders, families, residents, mental health professionals, counselors and others, following the tragic events that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December. One hundred percent of the funds raised for the Sandy Hook School Support Fund go to meet the needs of the Newtown community.

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Kyle Busch to take on Autodrome Chaudière

Published at February 11, 2013 in Autodrome Chaudiere, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, PASS and PASS North. Closed

Vallee-Jonction, QC — Autodrome Chaudiere 2012 Inc. is proud to announce that Kyle “Rowdy” Busch will be entering the second leg of the PASS La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudière in Vallee-Jonction Quebec on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. This race will be the second race of the prestigious PASS La Quebecoise Triple Crown at the famed highbank ¼ mile. Busch will be participating in the event, which will undoubtedly be the biggest short track event in the history of the province of Québec, in his #51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Super-Late Model Camry.

Kyle Busch is considered by many to be the best raw talent on the Sprint Cup circuit. Known for his intensity and will to win, Busch is a force to reckon with and a threat to win every Sunday afternoon. His record speaks for itself; 24 Sprint Cup series wins, 51 Nationwide series wins, 30 Camping World truck series wins, along with a Nationwide series championship. These 105 careers wins across the three NASCAR national circuits puts him 3rd on the all-time win list behind Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (106). Along with these impressive numbers, Rowdy’s resume is stacked with incredible accomplishments such as The Bristol Sweep where he swept all three national series races in the same weekend at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch’s passion for racing is so great that he races Super-Late models during his off weekends and spare time. Busch loves to fend off against the best short track drivers in North America and holds wins in many prestigious Super-Late model races such as the Snowball Derby, The Slinger Nationals and the Winchester 400.

“My favorite type of vehicles to race have always been the Super-Late Models — they look cool, are fun to drive, and when you put them on a ¼ mile track like Autodrome Chaudiere it always makes for an exciting race,” Busch said. “I try to make it to about five of the more prestigious races around my NASCAR schedule every season — we run two or three staples for us and then we try to find a couple of new venues to visit. The Canadian fans really support their racing and I know that the new track owners are working hard to make this a big event. I’m really looking forward to my trip to Quebec in August.”

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NEAR Hall of Famer Red Foote Passes at 85

Published at February 6, 2013 in Atlanta, Bowman-Gray, Daytona, Eastern States, Lonsdale, Martinsville, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT, NEAR, New Egypt, Norwood, Nostalgia, Plainville, Riverside Park, Seekonk, South Boston, Stafford, Thompson, Waterford and Westboro. Closed

Red_FooteFOOTE, Melvin “Red,” 85, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Red is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Loretta Foote; his stepdaughter, Linda Strasburg; stepgrandson, Michael (TiAnna) Talley; stepgranddaughter, Michelle (Richard) King; sisters-in-law, Rev. Beverly J. Samford and Julianna Duke.

Red enjoyed racing stockcars for 35 years, is formerly known as one of the “Eastern Bandits” and was inducted into the New England Hall of Fame for racecar drivers in 1999. After retirement he spent much time at Newpoint Campground on his boat fishing. Red was devoted to his cats and his good friends at Dutchgap. Red will be remembered for his quick wit, humor and willingness to help others and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd (Rte 10). His graveside service will be February 8, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Bethel UMC Cemetery in Alberta, Va., with the Rev. Beverly J. Samford officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Richmond SPCA at 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220.

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SYLVANIA Inks 5-Year Extension as Sponsor at NHMS

Published at January 22, 2013 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. Closed

New deal will run through the 2017 Sprint Cup Series season

New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced today the entitlement sponsorship extension of OSRAM SYLVANIA, which will keep the SYLVANIA 300 on the Magic Mile marquee for another five years. The deal, which was revealed at the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour, will partner New England’s largest sports and entertainment facility and one of the world’s largest lighting companies through the 2017 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

SYLVANIA has sponsored the fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at NHMS for the last decade.

Since taking over as the entitlement sponsor in 2003, SYLVANIA has seen nine different drivers win its race, one claiming the SYLVANIA 300 as their first-career victory – Clint Bowyer in ’07. The SYLVANIA 300 also served as one of the races in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship since the NASCAR playoff’s inception in 2004.

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2013 New Hampshire Motor Speedway Schedule

Published at January 18, 2013 in ACT, ACT LM Tour, Bandoleros, Gifford's Bandolero Series, Granite State Karting, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NHMS. Closed

February 24-Sports Car Club-NH, S3 Parking Lot
March 30- FANtasy Drive Open House
April 4-NH Cycling Club, Road Course
April 5-7-Exotic Driving Experience, Road Course
New in 2013, the Exotic Driving Experience allows need-for-speed fans the opportunity to race the 1.6-mile road course in some of the world's most exotic sports cars.
April 6-BMW Club, S3 Parking Lot
April 11-NH Cycling Club, Road Course
April 12-14-Motorsports Lab, S3 Parking Lot
April 12-COM Sports Car Club-Open Test, Road Course
April 13-14-PCA North Country, Road Course
April 17-18-Rusty Wallace Driving Experience, Oval
April 18-NH Cycling Club, Oval
April 19-Open Test-Cars, Road Course
April 20-NH Karting Association, S3 Parking Lot
April 20-Renegade Playground Challenge, NHMS Obstacle Course
April 20-21-NER SCCA
April 21-Sports Car Club-NH, S1 Parking Lot

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Tommy Baldwin Racing Pays Homage to Its Heritage

Published at January 17, 2013 in Daytona, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR WMT. Closed

Mooresville, N.C. — Tommy Baldwin Racing is paying homage to its heritage with the announcement that Dave Blaney will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starting at the season-opening Daytona 500.

The number is a tribute to team owner Tommy Baldwin,Jr.'s late father, Tom Baldwin, Sr., who was a beloved NASCAR Modified driver, and sported the number 7NY throughout his career. Working on his father's cars is how Baldwin got his start in racing, and ultimately led him into NASCAR's elite series.

"It is a very special moment today to announce the number 7 on our Chevrolet SS. The number has been in the Baldwin family for a long time and it is going to be pretty special to carry on that legacy in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series."

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NHMS Photo Galleries

Published at September 25, 2012 in ACT LM Tour, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NHMS. Closed

Adam Fohlin
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[NASCAR Sprint Cup & K&N PSE]
[F.W. Webb 100]

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PASS Super Late Models & Rusty Wallace at Thompson This Thursday

Published at July 9, 2012 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, PASS, PASS North and Thompson. Closed

Thompson, CT — The Pro All Star Series 75 tops the bill this Thursday at the Thompson International Speedway. The Super Late Models of the PASS Tour have been a mainstay and a fan favorite at Thompson for several years. These extremely fast race cars traditionally offer an excellent race program of qualifying heat races and an edge-of-the seat feature races.

To make the program even more enjoyable, California Paints will bring their “Storm System” spokesman, Rusty Wallace, the 1989 Sprint Cup champion and soon-to-be inducted member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame to Thompson for a brief meet and greet session with fans and company employees. A few lucky fans will be given the opportunity to have Rusty answer their questions and he will also sign a limited number of autographs.

The current PASS points leader, Travis Benjamin of Morrill, Maine, will lead a strong field of these amazing race cars to Thompson. Chasing Benjamin in the points standings are other top contenders Johnny Clark, Cassius Clark , Joey Doiron, and D.J Shaw. Johnny Clark is the defending 2011 race winner. Local favorite, Derek Ramstrom, sits sixth in the current points standings but is expected to be a serious contender for the race win. Ramstrom won the event back in 2009. Ramstrom will find some tough local competition as well. Ted Christopher has landed a ride for the PASS 75-lap main and this sets the stage for another rivalry to unfold.

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Silver City Quarter Midget Club Welcomes Home Track Hero Joey Logano

Published at January 13, 2012 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Stafford. 0 Comments

Joey Logano, the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver who began his racing career at Silver City Quarter Midget Club, will be at On Track Karting in Wallingford on Sunday, January 29 to help raise money for improvements to the Silver City facility that has not seen many structural upgrades since Logano started racing there in 1996.

This fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the Meriden-based non-profit organization that has been giving kids between the ages of 5 and 16 the chance to race cars for more than fifty years. Donations of $10 for adults and $5 for children will be accepted at the door. In addition to the autograph session, one of the highlights of the day will be the Raffle Races that will give lucky winners the opportunity to race against Joey Logano himself on one of the largest and fastest indoor kart tracks on the East Coast. To participate in the Raffle Races, you must be a member or become a member of On Track Karting. Attendees will also be able to bid on a wide variety of items, both racing-related and not, in the silent auction.

Organizers are still accepting sponsorships and silent auction donations. If you would like to contribute, please contact Lisa Bozzuto at (203) 915-9235 or silvercitysecretary@gmail.com or Elizabeth Regan at (860) 859-2621 or ecregan@sbcglobal.net. More information is available at www.silvercityquartermidgets.com.

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Ryan Newman is Two-for-Two at NHMS

Published at July 17, 2011 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Ryan Newman only saw the view from the front at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend, capturing the checkered flag in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100.

Behind the wheel of his No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, it was a history making day for Newman; no NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver has started and won from the pole position in two races on the same weekend at NHMS.

He and team owner Tony Stewart finished in exactly the same positions they started; first and second. That feat that hasn’t been accomplished in NASCAR’s elite series since Hendrick Motorsports drivers Darrell Waltrip and Ken Schrader finished one-two in the 1989 Daytona 500.

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Wood Bros. Success Began At Bowman Gray

Published at February 21, 2011 in Bowman-Gray, Daytona, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR WA-AS. 0 Comments

Glen Wood Won Cup Races, All-American Series Titles At Stadium

Daytona Beach, FL — Trevor Bayne’s win in Sunday’s Daytona 500 was the 98th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win for Wood Brothers Racing.

The foundation for the legendary Wood Brothers’ success was cemented at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., NASCAR’s longest-sanctioned NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track.

Glen Wood, 85, of Stuart, Va., attended his 65th Daytona Speedweeks this year dating back to the original beach racing days. Wood posted the team’s first three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins at Bowman Gray in 1960, and added a fourth win there in 1963. He also won a NASCAR Convertible division race at the historic track in 1959.

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Bayne Takes Short-Track Path to Glory

Published at February 20, 2011 in Daytona, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Thompson. 0 Comments

Former K&N Pro Series driver wins 2011 Daytona 500

Daytona Beach, FL — Two and a half years ago, Trevor Bayne was sitting in the press box at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway talking about his first NASCAR win.

The 20-year-old from Knoxville, Tenn., was nearly speechless Sunday as he stole the spotlight on NASCAR’s biggest stage at Daytona International Speedway with his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory — the 2011 Daytona 500.

“If I tried to put it into words, I wouldn’t do it any justice,” Bayne said.

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway Introduces the World’s Softest Wrecker Bumper!

Published at October 6, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — In light of the recent controversy surrounding Clint Bowyer’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, officials at the speedway utilized some creative ingenuity to help ensure that “The Magic Mile” and its wreckers aren’t part of any similar debate in the future.

With the new “pillow-soft” bumper revealed today, speedway general manager Jerry Gappens wants to assure all future winning race cars make it to victory lane carefully.

The wrecker is the exact same truck that pushed Bowyer’s No. 33 Cheerios/ Hamburger Helper Chevrolet to victory lane after he ran out of gas during his burnout at the September 19th SYLVANIA 300, but with a new and improved soft front bumper.

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Another One for the Record Books

Published at September 22, 2010 in NASCAR CWTS, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — The largest sports and entertainment facility in New England once again hosted the biggest sporting event in the Northeast Region with NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday, September 19.

Before an estimated crowd of 95,000 fans saw some of the best racing at “The Magic Mile”. The first race in the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” saw many of the top-12 contenders racing like it was the final event of the season. Denny Hamlin spun on lap 215 but battled back to a solid second place finish. Tony Stewart ran out of gas just before the white flag waved, and four- time champion Jimmie Johnson finished 25th the worst finish of all 12 Chasers.

On track race fans saw great racing from all five series.

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Sylvania Lights the Way for NASCAR Team Haulers

Published at September 20, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

‘Hauler Headlights for Safer Nights’ Initiative to Help Improve Drivers’ Night-Time Visibility On Their Cross Country Treks

Loudon, NH — As the NASCAR haulers left New Hampshire Motor Speedway after the SYLVANIA 300, new rays of light were shining thanks in part to SYLVANIA. The leader in automotive lighting provided 25 NASCAR teams with a set of SilverStar(r) ULTRA headlights for its ‘Hauler Headlights for Safer Nights’ initiative.

“With all the hours and miles the teams dock on the road, night-time driving visibility is crucial. Fall is right around the corner, and there is still another month and a half to go before the race season officially ends, so hauler drivers will be spending more time driving in the dark,” said Joe Verbanic, Marketing Manager for SYLVANIA. “We know it’s critical for drivers to have excellent visibility so that they can see better and are able to recognize hazards like debris, traffic distractions, animals, and most importantly, pedestrians. Whiter, brighter headlights benefit all drivers and should become a staple for those who are either uncomfortable driving at night or could benefit from an improved field of vision.”

Several NASCAR teams are participating in the safety effort, including Michael Waltrip Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Robby Gordon Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports. They all agreed to spend a few extra minutes swapping out their old headlights for a set of SilverStar(r) ULTRA headlights by SYLVANIA before leaving the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Bowyer’s Big Risk Pays Off, Wins First Chase Race

Published at September 19, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Clint Bowyer surged from twelfth to second in the points standings after winning a racy and risky SYLVANIA 300. Fuel mileage was everything in the end when leader Tony Stewart came up empty at the white flag, allowing Bowyer to steal the first race in the “Chase for the Sprint Cup.”

Bowyer was strong right from the start. He led the most laps in taking his No. 33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet to victory lane where he picked up not only the checkered flag but a 16lb New England lobster!

Confidence paid off when the team had to make a risky decision on whether to conserve fuel in the closing laps. Bowyer saved just enough fuel to cross the “Granite Stripe.”

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Brad Keselowski Sets a Track Record and Grabs First Career Pole

Published at September 17, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 12 Penske/ AAA Dodge will lead the field from the pole position when the green flag waves for the SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Keselowski turned a record lap time of 28.515 seconds at a speed of 133.572 mph. The top-five qualifiers all beat the previous record held by Juan Pablo Montoya who also beat his own record.

“I feel really good about the weekend, we have so much going on this year,” said Brad Keselowski. “It’s a great spark for the team. I’m really more proud for them than I am for myself, going out there getting our first pole and setting a new track record, it’s awesome.”

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Six-Packed Weekend at “The Magic Mile”

Published at September 17, 2010 in Legends Cars, NASCAR CWTS, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH – New Hampshire Motor Speedway becomes the center of the motorsports universe this week. Six races will highlight an action packed weekend at “The Magic Mile,” starting today.

Today kicks off a weekend full of racing action at the speedway with the K&N Pro Series East New Hampshire 125 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Brett Moffitt leads the way, followed by teammate Max Gresham, and Kevin Swindell.

Saturday’s triple header features NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100 with pole sitter Ryan Newman leading the way. After the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series TheRaceDayRaffleSeries.com 175, where Mass. native Eddie MacDonald will make his truck debut behind the wheel of the No. 71 Grimm Construction Ford. Finishing off an action packed Saturday will be the American-Canadian Series Invitational. Eddie will be pulling triple duty this weekend beginning today with the New Hampshire 125 in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East, tomorrow with TheRaceDayRaffleSeries.com 175 in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series, and the American-Canadian Series Invitational.

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NHMS & Richard Petty Motorsports Bring Smiles from “The Magic Mile” with Tickets to Sylvania 300

Published at September 16, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — “The Magic Mile” and Richard Petty Motorsports are teaming up to make this weekend a little brighter for the employees impacted by the Hartford Distributor tragedy, by sending 250 tickets for all employees to the SYLVANIA 300 and four Richard Petty Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series haulers to the facility Thursday morning.

One of the victims, Doug Scruton, had dreams of retiring in New Hampshire before the tragedy occurred. Scruton, 56 had worked for the company for 30 years and was months away from retirement in the White Mountains.

Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway was more than willing to donate the tickets to the employees and families.

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SYLVANIA offers up a High-Octane Ultimate VIP Experience

Published at August 25, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — A NASCAR fan’s dream could come true during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 19 by winning the SYLVANIA Ultimate VIP Experience .

For the true NASCAR fan, this opportunity is a once in a lifetime chance to experience exclusive access and the glamour of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Sunday morning. One lucky fan will spend the day like a NASCAR star, arriving with their guest at the Speedway in a helicopter landing feet from “The Magic Mile.”

The winner and guest will then enjoy the high-octane experience of NASCAR in New England by touring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage and rubbing elbows with some of NASCAR’s top racing personalities during the exclusive drivers’ meeting.

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Two in a Row for Jimmie Johnson

Published at June 27, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, N.H. — He’s back. Jimmie Johnson recovered from a late bump-draft by Kurt Busch and reclaimed the lead with two laps left, to win The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, went wheel-to-wheel with Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch in another exciting short track battle. Johnson captured his fifth victory and 11th top-10 finish in 2010.

“I was very, very proud of our race team and their performance and finally got to the front in time for the win,” said Johnson.

Crew Chief Chad Knaus shared his love for NHMS: “I’m real happy to be up here in Loudon. It’s an awesome, awesome race track. I really love racing up here, it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it.”

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Traffic Controls Plans for June 27 NASCAR Race at NHMS

Published at June 23, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

1:00 pm Race Start Time is One Hour Earlier than in the Past

Through the cooperative efforts of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, local officials, New Hampshire State Police and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), a comprehensive traffic control plan will once again be implemented on Sunday, June 27, 2010 for over 100,000 spectators and 37,700 vehicles expected to attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at the Loudon racetrack. Please note the race starts at 1:00 pm, one hour earlier than in the past, with the period of maximum traffic congestion occurring in the late afternoon and early evening hours.

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.

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Statistical Advance: LENOX Industrial Tools 301 At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Published at June 21, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Daytona Beach, FL — Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at New Hampshire Motor Speedway going into the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on June 27.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-SPECIFIC STATISTICS
Clint Bowyer (No. 33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet)
• Enters New Hampshire 14th in points
• One win, one top five, two top 10s; one pole
• Average finish of 19.1
• Driver Rating of 89.0, 13th-best
• 116 Fastest Laps Run, seventh-most
• Average Green Flag Speed of 123.962 mph, eighth-fastest

Jeff Burton (No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet)
• Eighth in points
• Four wins, eight top fives, 13 top 10s
• Average finish of 13.5
• Average Running Position of 12.8, seventh-best
• Driver Rating of 91.5, ninth-best
• 497 Green Flag Passes, 11th-most
• 1,979 Laps in the Top 15 (66.7%), seventh-most
• 229 Quality Passes, 11th-most

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It’s Here: 2010 ‘Race To The Chase’

Published at June 21, 2010 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Begins At New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ends At Richmond International Raceway
10-Race Stretch Sets Field For ‘Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup’

Daytona Beach, FL – Securing a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup means doing the math: 10 tracks plus 10 weeks equals intense competition.

The “Race to the Chase” – the 10-week stretch that begins Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and ends Saturday, Sept. 11 at Richmond International Raceway – determines the lineup for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

After race No. 26 at Richmond, the top 12 drivers in the standings compete for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title during the final 10 events.

They lock down those spots during the Race to the Chase, a summer gauntlet that includes many highlights, notably the traditional Fourth of July weekend race at Daytona International Speedway and the Brickyard 400 at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Jeff Burton to Kick off “FanFest” and an Action Packed NASCAR Weekend

Published at June 14, 2010 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH – New Hampshire Motor Speedway is inviting all race fans to attend “FanFest,” a celebration dedicated to NASCAR fans, with food, music, fun and much more on Thursday, June 24 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Broadway Midway.

Fan favorite and driver of the No. 31 LENOX Industrial Tools Chevrolet Jeff Burton will kick off this year’s festival with a question-and-answer session hosted by WOKQ’s Morning Waking Crew, Mark Ericson and Karen Kiley.

Country singer Chuck Wicks, who appeared on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars, will headline this year’s concert.

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Jerry Nadeau Returning to Competition in 2010?

Published at October 20, 2009 in Danbury and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. 0 Comments

According to his official web site, Jerry Nadeau may be with the Grand-Am Series in 2010.

Martin Wins SYLVANIA 300 for First Career Victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Published at September 20, 2009 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Sixteen years after winning the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Mark Martin found victory lane in the SYLVANIA 300, the first race of the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

“I fought hard for that race,” said Martin.

On Friday, pole sitter Juan Pablo Montoya spoke of the mutual respect he has for Martin, as a driver in the Series that he’s turned to for advice.  Sunday’s thrilling finish pitted the two directly against each other testing that respect.

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Montoya Sets Qualifying Record for Chase Opener on Heluva Good! Pole Day

Published at September 18, 2009 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Mark Martin has said that Juan Pablo Montoya is the guy that looks to be the most dangerous in the “Chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup.” 

Martin’s statement was validated by Montoya’s record-setting Heluva Good! Pole Day run for the SYLVANIA 300 today.  At a time of 28.545 seconds and a speed of 133.431 mph, Montoya broke Ryan Newman’s record of 133.357 mph (28.561 seconds) for the SYLVANIA 300 on September 12, 2003.

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Fast Facts – SYLVANIA 300

Published at September 16, 2009 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NHMS. 0 Comments

Fast Facts
SYLVANIA 300

Location
New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H.

Date
Sunday, September 20, 2009
 

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