New Hampshire Motor Speedway#Open-wheel winners

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) in its current form is measured at {{convert|1.058|mi|km}}, with a progressive banking system of 2–7° in the turns and 1° of banking in the straights.{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Amanda |date=June 18, 2024 |title=Statistical Advance: Analyzing the USA TODAY 301 |url=https://www.jayski.com/2024/06/18/statistical-advance-analyzing-the-usa-today-301/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |website=Jayski's Silly Season Site |language=en-US}} Disputes over the track's length exist from varying sanctioning bodies; NASCAR uses a distance of {{convert|1.058|mi|km}} while the IndyCar Series used a distance of {{convert|1.025|mi|km}}.{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2011 |title=IndyCar: Franchitti, Dixon and Rahal top practice at New Hampshire |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/indycar/a1992321/indycar-franchitti-dixon-and-rahal-top-practice-new-hampshire/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=Autoweek |language=en-US}} Alongside the main oval, the venue also features a {{convert|1.6|mi|km|adj=on}}, 12-turn road course layout used primarily for motorcycle racing that combines parts of the oval track with specialized road course portions.{{Cite news |last=Novotny |first=Jeff |date=June 21, 1998 |title=Rain wets down field |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-rain-wets-down-field-pa/162223380/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-rain-wets-down-field-pa/162223391/ C10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is located in Loudon, New Hampshire, and is served by New Hampshire Route 106.{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=David |date=June 19, 2024 |title=Traffic changes set during NASCAR race for I-93, NH Route 106 |url=https://www.concordmonitor.com/loudon-race-new-hampshire-speedway-traffic-55674315 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240621111638/https://www.concordmonitor.com/loudon-race-new-hampshire-speedway-traffic-55674315 |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=January 4, 2025 |website=Concord Monitor |language=en}} As of 2024, the track has a capacity of 44,000 according to NASCAR.{{Cite web |title=New Hampshire Motor Speedway |url=https://nascar101.nascar.com/nascar-tracks-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/ |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=NASCAR |language=en-US }}

In 1961, the Keith Bryar-owned 106 Midway Raceway (the name originating from its location adjacent to NH 106[https://nhshorttrackheroes.weebly.com/route-106-midway.html Route 106 Midway – 1/4 Mile Dirt Track Open Through Mid-'60s in Loudon, NH – NH Short Track Heroes]. Retrieved April 13, 2025.) opened to the public, hosting various types of races, including go-karts, midgets, and stock cars on a {{Convert|1/4|mi|km|abbr=on}} dirt oval.{{Cite news |date=October 28, 1961 |title=Go-Kart Races At Loudon Sunday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-go-kart-races-at-loudon/161663703/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=6 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite web |last=Ladabouche |first=Bill |date=June 2, 2014 |title=Little Known Granite State Bullrings |url=http://www.catamountstadium.com/WeeklyBlog_June22014_granitestatebullrings.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2024 |website=Bill's [Somewhat] Weekly Column}} The track was described by the Concord Monitor's Jim Nebsett as "dirt track capped with layers of cement-hard clay... and is macadam. When the track is wet the clay is slick and acts like tires much like driving on ice."{{Cite news |last=Nesbitt |first=Jim |date=October 5, 1963 |title=Stock Car Racing Boom Continues As Midway Shifts to Sunday Meet |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-stock-car-racing-boom-co/161663822/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 26, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=7 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In June 1964, the Monitor reported that Bryar was in negotiations to build a $300,000 (adjusted for inflation, ${{Inflation|index=US|value=300000|start_year=1964|r=0|fmt=c}}) road course to host motorcycle races as part of an auto racing complex with the present 106 Midway Raceway.{{Cite news |date=June 25, 1964 |title=Motorcycle Racers Plan $300,000 Loudon Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-racers-plan/161664183/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-racers-plan/161664219/ 12] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |date=September 3, 1964 |title=Bryar, Raceway Owner, On Fact Finding Trip To Watkins Glen |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bryar-raceway-owner-on/161665041/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=16 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} A contract for the facility to host the Laconia Classic (now called the Loudon Classic), a motorcycle competition, was signed in September of that year.{{Cite news |last=Blakey |first=Scott |date=September 29, 1964 |title=Contract Signed For Cycle Races |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-contract-signed-for-cycl/161665073/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 27, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The 5,000-seat, 10-turn, {{Convert|1.6|mi|km|adj=on}} track{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Speed School |url=https://www.hotrod.com/features/speed-school-september-1984-982-1228-98-1/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |website=Hot Rod}} named Bryar Motorsports Park was completed by June 1965, with Bryar stating hopes for expanding the complex to include a {{Convert|1|mi|km|adj=on}} oval and a {{Convert|1|mi|km|adj=on}} dragstrip.{{Cite news |last=Colby |first=Ruel N. |date=June 5, 1965 |title=New Race Course In Loudon Ready For Cyclists' Events |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-new-race-course-in-loudo/161698340/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-new-race-course-in-loudo/161698365/ 7] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The venue held its first race on June 17, with Herb Kresge winning the first major event at the venue.{{Cite news |last=Colby |first=Ruel N. |date=June 17, 1965 |title=Area Girds For 'Cycles |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-area-girds-for-cycles/161735139/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-area-girds-for-cycles/161735154/ 10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Colby |first=Ruel N. |date=June 18, 1965 |title=Herb Kresge Wins Lightweight 'Cycle Race As Meet Opens At Bryar Park |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-herb-kresge-wins-lightwe/161735191/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=13 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The first Loudon Classic held at the complex was held four days later, with Ralph White winning the event.{{Cite news |date=June 21, 1965 |title=White Wins National 100-Mile 'Cycle Race As Armed Guard Rings Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-white-wins-national-100/161737851/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=13 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

By July 1966, a {{Convert|1/8|mi|km|adj=on}} drag strip and a motorcycle oval were constructed at the facility according to The Portsmouth Herald.{{Cite news |date=July 9, 1966 |title=Bryar Motorpark Site of 250-Mile Trans-American |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-portsmouth-herald-bryar-motorpark-si/161741193/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=The Portsmouth Herald |page=16 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 1971, the venue underwent a series of renovations, including the doubling of its seating capacity to include 9,000 grandstand seats.{{Cite news |date=February 5, 1971 |title=Bryar Park Groomed For 1971 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bryar-park-groomed-for-1/161741064/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=13 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |date=April 15, 1971 |title=NASCAR Races Set At Loudon Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nascar-races-set-at-loud/161741085/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=16 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The facility fell into financial troubles starting in the early 1970s; in 1972, with the Trans-Am Series leaving the venue off for its following season, Bryar admitted to the Monitor that the races run at the facility made "just barely enough to cover expenses". In addition, the Laconia Classic gained a notorious reputation for frequent violence caused by the event's campers, including shootings and stabbings.{{Cite news |last=Lockhard |first=Merrill |date=August 11, 1972 |title=Loudon: Problems Linger Over Bryar |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-problems-linger/161753776/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=10 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 1974, with the Laconia Classic planned to be cancelled for the following year, Bryar stated to the Monitor that he did not make needed improvements to the facility due to financial troubles and increasing debts, leading to considerations of shutting down the complex.{{Cite news |last=Pearlstein |first=Steven |date=August 26, 1974 |title=Loudon Cycle Races Off For Next Year |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-cycle-races-off-f/161754292/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-cycle-races-off-f/161754328/ 10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The decision to cancel the 1975 Laconia Classic was later reversed to help maintain financial payments.{{Cite news |date=February 11, 1975 |title=Motorcycle Race Switch Slated For Loudon Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-race-switch-s/161756204/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 28, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} After banning roadside camping, the following year's Laconia Classic was the complex's "most successful and most profitable event" in the history of the complex at that point, helping reverse its financial woes.{{Cite news |last=Textor |first=Ken |date=June 21, 1976 |title=Loudon Weekend Quiet |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-weekend-quiet-pa/161784915/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-weekend-quiet-pa/161784921/ 12] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In the following years, numerous racing-related fatalities occurred at the complex: Charles Coy in 1979,{{Cite news |date=July 3, 1979 |title=Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries Suffered Racing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcyclist-dies-from-i/161783526/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=4 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Linda King in 1980,{{Cite news |date=September 2, 1980 |title=Woman Killed Practicing Motorcycle Racing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-woman-killed-practicing/161783533/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=2 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} and John Dranginis in 1983 were all killed in accidents at the facility.{{Cite news |date=May 16, 1983 |title=Motorcycle Racer Dies In Crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-racer-dies-in/161783538/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=4 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

On December 15, 1988, the Loudon Planning Board unanimously approved a renovation project to lengthen the inner oval track to {{convert|1|mi|km}} and expand seating capacity to 55,000, with Bryar reportedly collaborating with former Oxford Plains Speedway owner Bob Bahre in order to fund the project according to the Monitor.{{Cite news |last=Laber |first=Emily |date=December 17, 1988 |title=Loudon Track Would Expand To Seat 55,000 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-track-would-expan/161783656/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Bahre's involvement was confirmed five days later, with him buying out the venue from Bryar for $950,000 (adjusted for inflation, ${{Inflation|index=US|value=950000|start_year=1988|r=0|fmt=c}}).{{Cite news |last=Shannon |first=Tad |date=December 21, 1988 |title=Loudon's Track Transformed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudons-track-transform/161783685/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudons-track-transform/161783693/ A10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=January 9, 1989 |title=New Track Owner Begins Renovations |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-new-track-owner-begins-r/161808441/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page= |pages=B1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-new-track-owner-begins-r/161808475/ B9] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} With his purchase, Bahre stated hopes of hosting future national series events, including NASCAR Cup Series and Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) events.{{Cite news |last=Recht |first=Mike |date=December 24, 1988 |title=Owner Hopes Track Will Attract National Races |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-owner-hopes-track-will-attra/161783702/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Valley News |page=15 |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Associated Press}} {{Open access}} The project quickly faced opposition from local environmental groups, and after a January 13 inspection conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services found numerous environmental violations,{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=March 14, 1989 |title=State Agency Stops Work At Racetrack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-state-agency-stops-work/161811484/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=B1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} a lawsuit was filed by Concerned Racetrack Neighbors in response to the project's fast-paced approval from the planning board, halting all construction.{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=January 14, 1989 |title=Lawsuit Aims To Stop Plans For Raceway |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-lawsuit-aims-to-stop-pla/161811292/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-lawsuit-aims-to-stop-pla/161811315/ 14] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} A settlement was eventually agreed to in May for the now-named New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS) after Bahre personally met several members of the group at a local New Hampshire restaurant to negotiate a deal in the month prior.{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=May 25, 1989 |title=Settlement Puts Limits On Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-settlement-puts-limits-o/161811621/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-settlement-puts-limits-o/161811653/ A12] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=August 9, 1989 |title=Transforming A Town |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-transforming-a-town-par/161889793/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-transforming-a-town-par/161889814/ A10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

A groundbreaking ceremony occurred on August 13, 1989, according to The Boston Globe.{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=July 5, 1992 |title=Built For Speed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-built-for-speed-part-1/161926336/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |pages=47, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-built-for-speed-part-2/161926359/ 59] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Although an initial opening date was set in October 1989, numerous factors, including the slow construction of grandstands and the discovery of a {{Convert|12|ft|m|abbr=on}} shale, delayed its opening by months.{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=September 14, 1989 |title=Stone Ledge Delays Track Work |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-stone-ledge-delays-track/161890799/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=B1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} By December, plans for NHIS had expanded to include 59,000 seats.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=December 7, 1989 |title=Heading Toward The Green Flag |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-heading-toward-the-green/161892001/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-heading-toward-the-green/161892030/ C12] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} That same month, NASCAR agreed to host second-tier Busch Series (now named the Xfinity Series) races at the venue for its 1990 season.{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Frank |date=December 23, 1989 |title=Speedway Has Shot At Success |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-speedway-has-shot-at-success/161892439/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Valley News |page=19 |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Associated Press}} {{Open access}} The first tire tests for NHIS were conducted on June 5, 1990, with Busch Series driver Tommy Houston and New Hampshire Governor Judd Gregg participating in the session.{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=June 6, 1990 |title=Putting tires through their paces |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-putting-tires-through-th/161902297/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=B1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-putting-tires-through-th/161902323/ B8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} By the end of its construction, the venue had a construction cost of $25 million according to The Globe. However, according to Bahre, he himself did not know the true cost of the venue, stating in the Winston-Salem Journal, "I don't know what the hell it costs. I was in Maine most of the time they were building it, and all I know is [my son] Gary would call me and say 'Dad, we need another million.' I never counted 'em."{{Cite news |last=Mulhurn |first=Mike |date=July 13, 1993 |title=Finally: Dream Realized For Builder of Loudon Track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-finally-dream-rea/161936448/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Winston-Salem Journal |pages=21, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-finally-dream-rea/161936459/ 24] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

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NHIS' road course officially opened on June 15, 1990, for the start of that year's Loudon Classic weekend.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=June 15, 1990 |title=Riders say Loudon track dangerous |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-riders-say-loudon-track/161905843/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-riders-say-loudon-track/161905868/ C6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Galarneau |first=Andrew |date=June 18, 1990 |title=Motorcycle wildness shifts down |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-wildness-shif/161905881/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-motorcycle-wildness-shif/161905898/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The road course received consistent negative reception from motorcycle racers, who found the track to be too dangerous due to a lack of run-off areas. The oval track's first race took place a month later, with Tommy Ellis winning a Busch Series race.{{Cite news |last=Burge |first=Kathleen |date=July 16, 1990 |title=40,000 turn out for speedway's debut |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-40000-turn-out-for-spee/161924855/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-40000-turn-out-for-spee/161924863/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Chuck |date=July 16, 1990 |title=It's a smashing start |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-its-a-smashing-start-p/161933198/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-its-a-smashing-start-p/161933213/ C2] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} A year later, the facility was able to obtain its first major race, with CART scheduling a race for its 1992 season;{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Chuck |date=October 7, 1991 |title=CART coming to NHIS |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-cart-coming-to-nhis-par/161926003/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-cart-coming-to-nhis-par/161926023/ C5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} it took place on July 5, with Bobby Rahal winning the event.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Sandy |date=July 6, 1992 |title=Rahal finishes off Andretti |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-rahal-finishes-off-andre/161926036/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 30, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-rahal-finishes-off-andre/161926063/ C7] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In October of that year, NHIS' first fatality occurred during a go-kart race when Fred Clarke spun after spinning "violently" at "nearly 80 mph".{{Cite news |last=Timmins |first=Annmarie |date=October 6, 1992 |title=Speedway spinout kills driver |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-spinout-kills-d/161933456/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=A1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Later that same month, track officials announced the scheduling of a Cup Series race for its 1993 season, completing Bahre's goal of obtaining both Cup Series and CART races within the span of less than four years.{{Cite news |last=Lessels |first=Allen |date=October 8, 1992 |title=NHIS gets Winston Cup race |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-nhis-gets-winston-cup-r/161935401/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |page=94 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=October 15, 1992 |title=Winston Cup race: It's official |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-winston-cup-race-its-o/161935417/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-winston-cup-race-its-o/161935422/ A10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In preparation for the Cup Series race, numerous additions were made to the facility, including 4,000 seats, 20 VIP box suites, and increased parking and concessions.{{Cite news |last=Recht |first=Mike |date=July 6, 1993 |title=Bahre's dream comes true |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahres-dream-comes-true/161936516/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahres-dream-comes-true/161936523/ C5] |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Associated Press}} {{Open access}} The venue's first Cup Series race was held on July 11, with Rusty Wallace winning the event.{{Cite news |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=July 12, 1993 |title=Wallace comes way back |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-wallace-comes-way-back/161967479/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-wallace-comes-way-back/161967502/ C5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

In 1994, numerous renovations were made to the facility after track officials successfully lobbied for the removal of {{Convert|8|acre|ha}} of wetlands within the oval track's infield,{{Cite news |last=Braile |first=Robert |date=October 3, 1993 |title=Narrow interest, or wide benefit? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-narrow-interest-or-wid/161968646/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |pages=NH1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-narrow-interest-or-wid/161968681/ NH24] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Fischer |first=Kent |date=January 19, 1994 |title=Speedway plan satisfies panel |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-plan-satisfies/161968710/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=B2 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} including the construction of two 52-car garages, a modernized media center, and a daycare center alongside the addition of 6,000 seats to the venue's grandstands.{{Cite news |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=June 12, 1994 |title=Aube finally gets a shot at the big time |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-aube-finally-gets-a-shot/161970189/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |page=C5 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=June 26, 1994 |title=At NHIS, a lot of improvement |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-at-nhis-a-lot-of-impro/161970210/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |page=52 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} After numerous complaints of a deteriorating track surface in the 1994 Slick 50 300, the track was repaved during the winter of 1994 and completed in time for next year's Slick 50 300. Along with the repave, 4,000 more seats were added.{{Cite news |last=Novotny |first=Jeff |date=July 5, 1995 |title=NHIS keeps looking to improve |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhis-keeps-looking-to-im/162002222/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 31, 2024 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=2, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhis-keeps-looking-to-im/162002238/ 5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 1996, after Bahre purchased half interest in the North Wilkesboro Speedway, NHIS was able to receive one of North Wilkesboro's two dates for the Cup Series starting in 1997.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=July 12, 1996 |title=Bahres win the dating game |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahres-win-the-dating-ga/162007248/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahres-win-the-dating-ga/162007251/ C5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In response, Bahre planned a 4,000-seat grandstand to expand capacity to 76,000; by the time it was completed in July 1997, capacity was at 80,000 according to The Globe.{{Cite news |date=August 5, 1996 |title=Track plans a 4,000-seat expansion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-track-plans-a-4000-seat/162007254/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=B1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=July 6, 1997 |title=NHIS revved up for Winston Cup |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-nhis-revved-up-for-wins/162029473/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |page=D12 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Another 13,000-seat expansion was planned for the 1998 season and was approved by the Loudon Planning Board;{{Cite news |last=Wormald |first=Dana |date=November 20, 1997 |title=Speedway's plan races into town |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedways-plan-races-in/162034879/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=A1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Wormald |first=Dana |date=December 19, 1997 |title=Board gives nod to racetrack expansion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-gives-nod-to-racet/162035002/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-gives-nod-to-racet/162035062/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} however, after 4,000 seats were added, the expansion was temporarily stopped after residents from Canterbury appealed the decision in February 1998, claiming that the board failed to realize whether or not the expansion would have "regional impact" towards nearby towns.{{Cite news |last=Wormald |first=Dana |date=February 13, 1998 |title=Racetrack neighbors fight back |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-racetrack-neighbors-figh/162054088/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-racetrack-neighbors-figh/162054142/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The following year, construction was fully approved after a study conducted by Acentech found that the expansion would not increase noise in surrounding towns.{{Cite news |last=Marimow |first=Ann E. |date=December 15, 1998 |title=Study backs the Bahres |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-study-backs-the-bahres/162068680/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-study-backs-the-bahres/162068713/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Novotny |first=Jeff |date=January 31, 1999 |title=If NHIS builds it, the fans will come |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-if-nhis-builds-it-the-f/162073820/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=C3 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The expansion was completed by 2001 after a lawsuit temporarily delayed it further, increasing capacity to 91,000.{{Cite news |last=Snow |first=Chris |date=July 17, 2001 |title=Bahres and NHIS remain on track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-bahres-and-nhis-remain/162143812/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |pages=F1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-bahres-and-nhis-remain/162143831/ F8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

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In May 2000, NHIS' second fatality occurred when Busch Series driver Adam Petty crashed into the third turn wall after his car suffered a stuck throttle during a practice session.{{Cite news |last=Lessels |first=Allen |date=May 13, 2000 |title=Crash in N.H. kills young racer Petty |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-crash-in-nh-kills-you/162079382/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-crash-in-nh-kills-you/162079383/ G7] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Two months later, Cup Series driver Kenny Irwin Jr. died crashing in almost the same manner as Petty.{{Cite news |last=Poole |first=David |date=July 8, 2000 |title=Kenny Irwin dies in crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-kenny-irwin-dies/162079505/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 1, 2025 |work=The Charlotte Observer |pages=1A, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-kenny-irwin-dies/162079508/ 11A] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In the aftermath of both deaths, concerns over the track's safety, particularly over the turn's sharp radius and flat banking, was raised.{{Cite news |last=Mulburn |first=Mike |date=July 10, 2000 |title=New Hampshire track officials consider alterations |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-new-hampshire-trac/162079605/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=Winston-Salem Journal |page=C7 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Hirsch |first=J. M. |date=July 11, 2000 |title=Critics say racing should stop after crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-herald-critics-say-racing-shoul/162079613/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=The News Herald |page=4B |via=Newspapers.com |agency=Associated Press}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=September 17, 2000 |title=Is infamous corner truly a turn for the worse? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-is-infamous-corner-trul/162079716/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |page=B4 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In response, the track was smoothed out and sealed the following year.{{Cite news |last=Fennell |first=Greg |date=May 11, 2001 |title='They All Lost a Loved One; You Can't Replace That' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-they-all-lost-a-loved-one/162114279/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=Valley News |pages=B4, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-they-all-lost-a-loved-one/162114310/ B11] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2002, the track was repaved, with the turns being made {{Convert|12|ft|m}} wider and the banking decreased from 12° to 6–7°, in the process creating another racing groove.{{Cite news |last=Utter |first=Jim |date=March 29, 2002 |title=Sources: Stewart won't try Indy-Charlotte double |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-sources-stewart/162143525/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=The Charlotte Observer |page=10C |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Fennell |first=Greg |date=May 9, 2002 |title=Better NHIS Racing Is a Groove Thing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-better-nhis-racing-is-a-groo/162143545/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 2, 2025 |work=Valley News |pages=B5, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-news-better-nhis-racing-is-a-groo/162143569/ B10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The repave received heavy backlash from drivers for a deteriorating surface on the track's turns,{{Cite news |last=Poltilove |first=Josh |date=August 21, 2002 |title=Bahre says track is not in top shape |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahre-says-track-is-not/162155458/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bahre-says-track-is-not/162155463/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Poole |first=David |date=September 13, 2002 |title=On track for controversy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-on-track-for-cont/162155470/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Charlotte Observer |page=6C |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} causing track officials to repave the turns in time for the 2003 New England 300;{{Cite news |last=Myslenski |first=Skip |date=January 22, 1999 |title=IRL battles identity crisis as season revs up |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-irl-battles-identity-cri/161512749/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |page=4-2 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Myslenski |first=Skip |date=January 22, 1999 |title=IRL battles identity crisis as season revs up |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-irl-battles-identity-cri/161512749/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 24, 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |page=4-2 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the repave was met with consistent positive reception from drivers and media members.{{Cite news |last=Poole |first=David |date=July 21, 2003 |title=Johnson in winning groove |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-johnson-in-winnin/162155732/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Charlotte Observer |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-johnson-in-winnin/162155735/ 8C] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=July 21, 2003 |title=Finally, racing the way it should be |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-finally-racing-the-way/162155747/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-finally-racing-the-way/162155751/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Griffith |first=Bill |date=July 21, 2003 |title=Track bears groovy results |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-track-bears-groovy-resu/162155740/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |page=D8 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Also in 2003, the track installed SAFER barriers to prevent a death similar to Petty or Irwin's.{{Cite news |last=D'Onofrio |first=Dave |date=September 12, 2003 |title=A SAFER track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-a-safer-track-part-1/162155828/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-a-safer-track-part-2/162155833/ C5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

In July 2006, Bahre stated to the News & Record that while he was not currently seeking to sell NHIS, he admitted that "it might [happen] someday".{{Cite news |last=Long |first=Dustin |date=July 16, 2006 |title=Awesome Bill mulls next step in racing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-awesome-bill-mulls-next/162156004/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=News & Record |page=C7 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} By September 2007, Bahre stated that he had been in negotiations with "eight different groups of people" over a potential sale, including Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |last2=D'Onofrio |first2=Dave |date=September 11, 2007 |title=Sox owner looks into speedway |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-sox-owner-looks-into-spe/162156014/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-sox-owner-looks-into-spe/162156019/ A7] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} On November 1, the Globe reported that the venue was bought out by racetrack conglomerate Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) and its owner, Bruton Smith;{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=November 1, 2007 |title=Sources: Bahre agrees to sell NHIS |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-sources-bahre-agrees-t/162156034/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |pages=E1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-sources-bahre-agrees-t/162156036/ E8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the report was confirmed in a press conference held by Smith a day later, with the company paying $340 million to own the facility.{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=November 3, 2007 |title=Price for N.H. oval: $340m |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-price-for-nh-oval-3/135090540/ |access-date=November 11, 2023 |work=The Boston Globe |page=C8 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The sale was finalized on January 11, 2008; with the purchase, the facility was renamed to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), with Jerry Gappens being appointed as the track's general manager.{{Cite news |date=January 12, 2008 |title=Speedway Motorsports closes deal for NHIS |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-motorsports-clo/162156314/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=B6 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2009, a $4 million project aimed at renovating the track's infield was completed, which removed wetlands and trees to create more space.{{Cite news |last=D'Onofrio |first=Dave |date=June 21, 2009 |title=Under construction |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-under-construction/162156371/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=C3 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} The following year, the venue's fourth fatality occurred when motorcycle racer Morgan Rose crashed on the road course's 11th turn during a race.{{Cite news |last=D'Onofrio |first=Dave |date=May 20, 2010 |title=Speedway crash kills motorcyclist |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-crash-kills-mot/162156443/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=A1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2012, building off of original plans from two years earlier,{{Cite news |last=Barrick |first=Daniel |date=March 5, 2010 |title=Speedway wants own casino |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-wants-own-casin/162156411/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-wants-own-casin/162156416/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} track officials lobbied to build a casino in the New Hampshire General Court;{{Cite news |last=Spolar |first=Matthew |date=February 14, 2012 |title=Speedway gets in line for casino |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-gets-in-line-fo/162181393/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-speedway-gets-in-line-fo/162181414/ A10] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} however, a bill to double the amount of casinos within the state was killed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives in March.{{Cite news |last=Spolar |first=Matthew |date=March 29, 2012 |title=Casino plan fails to beat House odds |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-casino-plan-fails-to-bea/162181606/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-casino-plan-fails-to-bea/162181627/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In October 2015, after Gappens pleaded guilty to a January charge for "lewdness" in public with a 19-year-old woman in a car six months earlier,{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=January 30, 2015 |title=NHMS GM faces lewdness charge |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-gm-faces-lewdness-c/162183531/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-gm-faces-lewdness-c/162183551/ A5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Iain |date=April 3, 2015 |title=Track GM pleads guilty to lewdness charge |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-track-gm-pleads-guilty-t/162183574/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-track-gm-pleads-guilty-t/162183590/ A5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} he resigned as president of NHMS, with vice president of corporate sales David McGrath replacing Gappens.{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=October 6, 2015 |title=Gappens out at NHMS |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-gappens-out-at-nhms/162183724/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |page=D10 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2018, capacity was decreased to 74,000 in response to decreasing attendance.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=July 16, 2017 |title=Reasoning with loss |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-reasoning-with-loss-par/162184921/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-reasoning-with-loss-par/162184940/ A7] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Stoico |first=Nick |date=July 21, 2018 |title=Change of pace |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-change-of-pace-part-1/162184852/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-change-of-pace-part-2/162184864/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Three years later, after further attendance declines,{{Cite news |last=Stoico |first=Nick |date=July 25, 2019 |title=Reversing the trend? |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-reversing-the-trend-pa/162185450/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-reversing-the-trend-pa/162185465/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} seating capacity was decreased further to 44,000.{{Cite web |last=Towfighi |first=Michaela |date=July 15, 2021 |title=Speedway removes seats, adds new amenities to give fans better experience |url=https://www.concordmonitor.com/NH-Motor-Speedway-Construction-41451066 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103201718/https://www.concordmonitor.com/NH-Motor-Speedway-Construction-41451066 |archive-date=January 3, 2025 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=Concord Monitor |language=en}}

{{See also|NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire|NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire|NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire|label 1=USA Today 301|label 2=SciAps 200|label 3=Team EJP 175}}

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NHMS hosts one NASCAR weekend annually, highlighted by a NASCAR Cup Series race currently referred as the USA Today 301.{{Cite web |last=Ganley |first=Shaun |date=August 29, 2024 |title=New England’s only NASCAR weekend moves to September for 2025 playoffs |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/nascar-weekend-new-hampshire-2025-playoffs/62008729 |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=WCVB-TV |language=en}} The venue also hosts a NASCAR Truck Series race referred as the Team EJP 175 as a support event.{{Cite web |last=Long |first=Dustin |date=August 29, 2024 |title=NASCAR releases 2025 Cup, Xfinity, Truck schedules |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/nascar-releases-2025-cup-xfinity-truck-schedules |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} The track also formerly hosted a Xfinity Series support race last known as the SciAps 200.

{{See also|New Hampshire Indy 225}}Starting in 1992, NHMS held an annual Indy car race initially sanctioned by Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART). In 1996, the sanctioning body of the event was switched to the Indy Racing League (IRL) in the wake of the CART–IRL split.{{Cite news |last=Duckler |first=Ray |date=June 15, 1995 |title=IndyCar reaches a crossroads |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indycar-reaches-a-crossr/162224483/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=C1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indycar-reaches-a-crossr/162224498/ C9] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=August 19, 1996 |title=IRL sees True Value 200 take a Sharp turn |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-irl-sees-true-value-200/162224570/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Boston Globe |page=D2 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} Following the 1998 IRL season, the race was taken off the IRL schedule due to poor attendance.{{Cite news |last=Novotny |first=Jeff |date=August 5, 1998 |title=Indy Racing League, NHIS part ways |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-racing-league-nhis/162224914/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-racing-league-nhis/162224930/ A8] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2011, the now unified IndyCar Series made a one-off return to the venue;{{Cite news |last=D'Onofrio |first=Dave |date=June 23, 2010 |title=Indy on way to track |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-on-way-to-track-pa/162225714/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-on-way-to-track-pa/162225723/ A5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Faretra |first=Gavin |date=August 15, 2011 |title=Slippery Situation |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-slippery-situation-part/162225683/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=B1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-slippery-situation-part/162225696/ B5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the series did not renew the following year due to low attendance.{{Cite news |last=Palermo |first=Sarah |date=October 15, 2011 |title=Indy racing won't return to speedway |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-racing-wont-return/162226501/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-indy-racing-wont-return/162226513/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

• Since 1965, NHMS has hosted the Loudon Classic, a motorcycle competition.{{Cite web |last=Lawrence |first=Larry |date=January 24, 2018 |title=Archives: The Origins of the Laconia Classic |url=https://www.cyclenews.com/2018/01/article/archives-origins-laconia-classic/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |website=Cycle News |language=en-US}} Until 2001, the event ran AMA Superbike Championship races.{{Cite news |date=November 13, 2001 |title=Loudon Classic goes on without AMA races |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-loudon-classic-goes-on-w/162261512/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=C1 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}
• From 1966 to 1972, the then-named Bryar Motorsports Park ran Trans-Am Series races.{{Cite news |last=Lockhard |first=Merrill |date=May 18, 1973 |title=No Money, No Bryar 200 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-no-money-no-bryar-200/162262041/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=15 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}
• In 1972, Bryar Motorsports Park ran a one-off IMSA GT Championship race.{{Cite news |date=September 21, 1972 |title=Bryar To Host Final Races |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-bryar-to-host-final-race/162262244/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=19 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}

Since 2011, the venue has held a drive-thru Christmas lights show featuring "more than 3.5 million LED lights" according to WMUR's Ross Ketschke.{{Cite news |last=Connors |first=Molly A. K. |date=November 19, 2011 |title=Track to show 'Gift of Lights' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-track-to-show-gift-of-l/162212979/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |page=A4 |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite web |last=Ketschke |first=Ross |date=November 24, 2023 |title=Gift of Lights returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for 13th year |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/gift-of-lights-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-year-13/45928930 |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |website=WMUR-TV |language=en}}

In 2017, NHMS officials began submitting to the Canterbury Planning Board for approval to host a three-day country music festival, hoping to reverse a 1989 decision that banned the venue from hosting standalone concerts.{{Cite news |last=Reed |first=Elodie |date=March 29, 2017 |title=Board preps for speedway concert plan |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-preps-for-speedway/162254651/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-preps-for-speedway/162254681/ A5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} After a decision was delayed for months,{{Cite news |last=Andrews |first=Caitlin |date=May 26, 2017 |title=NHMS official: Festival decision not a setback |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-official-festival/162255445/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-official-festival/162255468/ A5] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Duffort |first=Lola |date=July 28, 2017 |title=Zoning board postpones NHMS music festival hearing |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-zoning-board-postpones-n/162255501/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-zoning-board-postpones-n/162255524/ A2] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}{{Cite news |last=Stoico |first=Nick |date=August 28, 2017 |title=NHMS ready to push music festival plans |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-ready-to-push-music/162255569/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-ready-to-push-music/162255587/ A2] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the festival was approved by Loudon's zoning committee when they allowed the speedway to host camping for the festival.{{Cite news |last=Willingham |first=Leah |date=September 29, 2017 |title=Board clears way for NHMS concert |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-clears-way-for-nhm/162255614/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-clears-way-for-nhm/162255634/ A4] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} However, shortly after the festival was approved by Loudon's planning board,{{Cite news |last=Willingham |first=Leah |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Board approves NHMS festival |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-approves-nhms-fest/162258392/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-board-approves-nhms-fest/162258418/ A4] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the speedway was sued by three Merrimack County residents, arguing that the 1989 law still applied.{{Cite news |last=Willingham |first=Leah |date=December 13, 2017 |title=NHMS sued over concert |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-sued-over-concert/162258439/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-sued-over-concert/162258461/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} After the Merrimack County Superior Court ruled in favor of the speedway,{{Cite news |last=Andrews |first=Caitlin |date=May 17, 2018 |title=NHMS: Court okays concert |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-court-okays-concer/162258813/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-court-okays-concer/162258840/ A4] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} the residents appealed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court,{{Cite news |last=Willingham |first=Leah |date=August 4, 2018 |title=NHMS abutters appeal to high court |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-abutters-appeal-to/162258871/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nhms-abutters-appeal-to/162258885/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} who also ruled in favor of NHMS in February 2019.{{Cite news |last=Fleet |first=Jonathan Van |last2=Stoico |first2=Nick |date=February 26, 2019 |title=N.H. Supreme Court okays NHMS concert |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nh-supreme-court-okays/162258907/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A1, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-nh-supreme-court-okays/162258926/ A2] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} However, despite the festival's approval, it was delayed a year to 2020 due to contract signing wait times.{{Cite news |last=Willingham |first=Leah |date=May 2, 2019 |title=Country music fest delayed until 2020 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-country-music-fest-delay/162259416/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=Concord Monitor |pages=A3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-country-music-fest-delay/162259431/ A4] |via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}} In 2020, the festival was delayed further due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Downey |first=K. C. |date=May 21, 2020 |title=Country music festival at NHMS delayed until next year |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/country-music-festival-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-delayed-until-next-year/32627468 |url-status=live |access-date=January 4, 2025 |website=WMUR-TV |language=en}}

The all-time outright track record is 0:21.466 seconds, set by Andre Ribeiro in a Reynard 95I, during qualifying for the 1995 New England 200.{{cite web |title=New Hampshire - Motor Sport Magazine |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/circuits/new-hampshire/ |website=Motor Sport Magazine |access-date=27 May 2022}} As of June 2024, the fastest official lap records at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are listed as:

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