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$400,000 Loudon Classic® Purse, Vintage Racing Returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway During Laconia Motorcycle Week

Riders exit the turn 12 chicane and race through turn 12a in pursuit of the start/finish line during the 101st annual Loudon Classic® at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 8, 2024. Photo Credit: NHMS/Jill Torres
New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a must-stop destination with racing, demo rides, vendors, camping and more for riders during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 14-22.

LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 14-22, with on- and off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The 102^nd Annual Loudon Classic® headlines a week-long motorcycle celebration that features racing, demo rides, vendors, camping and more.

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More Than $25,000 Raised for Speedway Children’s Charities, Nearly 700 Pounds of Food Collected for Loudon Food Pantry

January 10, 2025

LOUDON, N.H. – One of the driving forces behind the annual Gift of Lights event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is the opportunities attendees have to give back to the community. The New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH) and the Loudon Food Pantry each benefitted from the generosity of those who attended Gift of Lights presented by Ambetter from NH Healthy Families during the holiday season. (more…)

Lou Modestino’s Track Talk For Friday, June 9, 2023

June 9, 2023

Here’s the latest Track Talk column from journalist Lou Modestino, who covers local New England motorsports for us:

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100th Annual Loudon Classic Headlines Motorcycle Week at NHMS

June 8, 2023

LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 10-18, with on- and off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The 100^th Annual Loudon Classic headlines a week-long motorcycle celebration that also features vendors, demo rides, camping and more. (more…)

Jim Martel Trophy To Be Awarded At 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion May 6

April 12, 2023

LOUDON, NH: The annual New England Racers Reunion Presented by Autopac Gallery is set to feature a variety of race cars and race motorcycles for outdoor display at the New England Racing Museum (922 NH Route 106, Loudon, NH) on Saturday May 6^th. (more…)

Legends Day To Honor NASCAR North And Busch North Series Greats

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

LOUDON, NH: The museums most important event Legends Day will take place on Sunday November 13^th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH 03307). Headlining the event will be the stock car stars of the former NASCAR North and Busch North Series. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. The event is presented by Autopac Gallery and Overhead Door Options Inc. (more…)

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Waves The Green Flag For A Season Full Of Racing

May 11, 2021

New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is gearing up for an exciting and action-packed racing season that includes Motorcycle Week at NHMS featuring the 98^th Annual Loudon Classic, a two-day NASCAR race weekend highlighted by the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, plus the Granite State Legends Cars Road Course Series (RCS) and many other racing clubs, driving experiences and more throughout the season. (more…)

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 6, 2021

The Triple Truck Challenge was introduced in 2019, as a three-race program that provides drivers in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series an opportunity to win up to $500,000 in bonus money. (more…)

Hebert Finally Tastes NHMS Victory at Northeast Classic

April 19, 2021

Loudon, NH — Reigning American-Canadian Tour (ACT) champion Jimmy Hebert of Williamstown, VT finally scored a long-awaited victory at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on Sunday, April 18 in the inaugural Northeast Classic. Hebert was awarded the win following post-race technical inspection, giving the veteran a triumph he’d been chasing for his entire decade-long Late Model career. (more…)

Track Talk – Savary To Take On Thompson Speedway’s Outlaw Modified Race This Weekend; Other Notes

April 8, 2021

Richard Savary of Canton plans to take in the Outlaw Modified race this Saturday, 4/11/21 at the 5/8-mile Thompson Speedway in CT which will open the 2021 racing season. He originally planned to only race in the Tri Track Open Modified Series which is comprised of just six events this season.

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