Inaugural Sno Bowl presented by Ski-Doo Fast Facts
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
* First snowmobile event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the Northeast’s largest sports and entertainment facility.
* First snowmobile event at this site since the 1970’s when the facility was known as Bryar Motorsports Park.
* Combination of a “three-ring circus” and “winter wonderland” with Rock Maple Racing, Rave X, and daSilva Motorsports Radar Run events.
* The Sno Bowl will provide a major economic impact to the State of New Hampshire. Conservative estimate is that this event will infuse 1 million dollars into the area economy over the two days.
* Anticipating 10,000 guests will attend the Sno Bowl over the weekend.
* Great community support from the Town of Loudon and the local snowmobile club, The Sno Shakers of Canterbury, N.H.
* Research shows that a significant number of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and NASCAR fans are snowmobilers.
* Weekend weather forecast: Sunny with temperatures in the high 30’s both days, perfect weather for the events.
* The New Hampshire Motor Speedway operations crew has worked around the clock to make, move, and groom the 19,300 yards of snow necessary for the Sno Bowl.
* Mother Nature has put a fresh cap of 8 inches of snow on the courses and demonstration areas.
* The Rock Maple Racing snocross events will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. This series features family participation with competitors and crew members from 4 years to 50 plus years of age. An adaptive race featuring four physically challenged competitors will be run during the weekend.
· Dane Ferguson, 2009 X Games Gold Medalist, and Sam Rogers, 2008 X Games Silver Medalist, will be headlining the Rave X freestyle demonstrations. The Rave X sessions are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
· The daSilva Motorsports Radar Runs are open to anyone with a sled that passes a safety inspection and meets safety guidelines. A single run will be $5, a three-run pass will be $10. The radar run course will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
· The display area for demonstration rides of 2011 Ski-Doo snow machines, industry-related showcases, retail outlets, and concessions will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
· Gates open at 9:00 a.m. each day.
· Tickets are $20 a day for adults, and an adult weekend pass is $30. Children ages 12 to 16 are $5 per day, Children ages 11 and under are free.
· A pit pass is available for all attendees with a race ticket for an additional $5 per day.
· Snowmobile parking at the Speedway will be off of the Five Lane Trail (Alternate Trail 15) in Lot S6. Please use Gate 1 at Lot S6 to access this parking lot which is adjacent to the elevated viewing area for all of the events.
* The surrounding snowmobile trails into and around New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Trail 15 and Alternate Trail 15, are open.
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Sources: Fred Neergaard/New Hampshire Motor Speedway PR