Granite State Stuff : Lenox Industrial Tools 301

All Remaining Tickets for the 2010 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Go on Sale on December 1

AskLisa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMT

LOUDON, N.H. (November 24, 2009) - With renewals completed, all remaining tickets for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend from Thursday, June 24 through Sunday, June 27, 2010 will go on sale on Tuesday, December 1.

A variety of grandstand seats, starting at just $39, are available for the first event in "The Race to the Chase 2010," the LENOX Industrial Tools 301.

"Our 20th anniversary season will be a celebration for the fans," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "With a weekend that features four NASCAR races, amazing entertainment, displays, and special events, we offer the best value in sports and entertainment anywhere."

These seats have been released in time for fans to purchase the perfect holiday gift for family and friends.

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Heluva Good! Pole Qualifying for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Washed Out

AskLisa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Heluva Good! Pole qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 was canceled Friday afternoon due to inclement weather.

Rain began falling at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at about 2:00 p.m. At that time, the final practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series was cut short. An hour later, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying was canceled.

The field for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 will be set according to Sprint Cup Series points standings, giving points leader Tony Stewart the pole.

Alongside Stewart in Row 1 will be Jeff Gordon. Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch fill out Row 2. Busch was the fastest in practice earlier in the day.

"It's always important when you go around to the tracks the first time," said Kurt Busch. "You know in the back of your mind it's a "Chase Race" when you go back."

His No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge had a lap time of 29.149 seconds and a top speed of 130.667 mph.

"We knew it was going to rain but I still wanted to have a practice qualifying lap under my belt. That way, when we come back in September, we're starting off with notes that are current."

Stewart hit the wall during practice and will have to go to a back-up car, but will use the same engine.

Teams will have two more practice sessions on Saturday before the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday.

With the weather subsiding, the NASCAR Camping World Series East Heluva Good! Summer 125 started as scheduled at 5:10 p.m.

A limited number of tickets remain for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket giving them the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Truex Wins Pole for NASCAR Camping World Series East Heluva Good! Summer 125

AskLisa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:05:00 GMT

17-year-old rookie Ryan Truex of Mayetta, N.J. was the fastest in practice earlier in the day, and remained on top during qualifying to win the pole for the Heluva Good! Summer 125 in the NASCAR Camping World Series East.

Driving the No. 00 NAPA Toyota, Truex turned in a lap time of 30.443 seconds and a top speed of 125.113 mph.

His family has a tradition of winning in New Hampshire; both his father, Martin Truex, Sr., and his brother, Martin Truex, Jr., have won at the speedway. Ryan hopes to continue the tradition Saturday.

"We had a really good car," said Truex. "I think we ran the most laps in practice and the car was consistent. It was perfect."

Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, Mass. qualified his No. 71 NEMO/Grimm Construction Chevrolet for the second position, with a lap time of 30.601 seconds and a top speed of 124.467 mph.

Germantown, Tenn.'s Kevin Swindell qualified for third position in his No. 9 Curb Records Chevrolet. His best lap time was 30.616 seconds with a top speed of 124.406 mph.

Tickets for the Heluva Good! Summer 125 and the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

LENOX Industrial Tools Honoring 10 EXTRA-MILE HEROES Finalists at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:31:00 GMT

As much as $1 Million could be on the line when the 10 finalists of the LENOX Industrial Tools EXTRA-MILE HEROES Contest visit New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 28.

As a part of their prize packages, the 10 finalists will be attending the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 race. Each of the 10 finalists will also receive $3,100, and an additional $3,100 to the charity of their choice. The grand prize winner is guaranteed $31,000, and an additional $31,000 to his charity.

However, if the No. 31 LENOX Industrial Tools Chevrolet of Jeff Burton wins Sunday's race, the grand prize will grow to $1,000,000, to be split equally between the winner and their charity.

"It's been a neat program," said Jeff Burton. "All of the entries that have come in have just been phenomenal stories."

The 10 finalists are: Johnny McCarty of Dublin, Texas; Tim Kurth of Hawarden, Iowa; Roy Engstrom of Elgin, Ill.; Rick Schar of Elgin, Ill.; Brian Verdugo of Burbank, Calif.; Jason Zuelke of Green Bay, Wis.; Salvatore Anselona of Howard Beach, N.Y.; Jim Murphy of New York, N.Y.; Pete Dingeman of Shelby Township, Mich.; and Greg Blackman of Hoover, Ala.

"There's a huge range of ways that people have helped other people," said Burton. "It's going to be fun having them here. It's going to be special."

The respective charities in partnership include: the Dublin Pettit Baptist Church; the Calliope Village Fund; the Lions Club; USA Cares; YFC International; Victory In Life Community Development; St. Jude Children's Hospital; the Nibwaakaawin Foundation; Children's Tumor Foundation; and the Big Oak Ranch.

The extra mile at the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 was added to recognize LENOX EXTRA-MILE HEROES, users and distributors of industrial tools who go the EXTRA-MILE in their community. EXTRA-MILE HEROES were nominated by friends and coworkers at local LENOX Industrial Tools distributor locations. The 10 finalists were determined by a panel of judges, with the final winner selected by online voters.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Welcomes the Newest Member of Its Team

AskLisa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:29:00 GMT

New Hampshire Motor Speedway now has a fan-friendly mascot to match its 1.058-mile oval superspeedway.

The Mile Oval Moose, known affectionately as "Milo," will start his new job at the speedway this weekend and is sure to be a fan favorite. A long-time resident of New Hampshire, "Milo" loves racing and entertaining.

"'Milo' will be the star of the show for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway.

Attracted to speed and handy with tools for every job right down to changing a light bulb, "Milo" is a natural fit at the speedway.

Equipped with his own special racing helmet, "Milo" is a force of nature behind the wheel as well. Whether in the pits tuning up a car or roaming the grandstands with the fans, Milo can be found anywhere and everywhere at the speedway on race weekend; just look for the antlers.

A video of "Milo's" press conference introduction with NASCAR Spring Cup Series driver Jeff Burton can be seen at http://www.nhms.com/handler.cfm/template,video/cat_id,43305?med_id=1381449.

Fans can see "Milo" in action on race weekend, with tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Free Admission to Thursday's "Fan Fest" at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:26:00 GMT

On Thursday, June 25, "Fan Fest" at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will feature free grandstand admission for NASCAR Camping World Series East Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying, as well as a great evening of free entertainment.

One of the big highlights at "Fan Fest" will be an interview session with NASCAR Sprint Cup star Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Budweiser Dodge. Greg Kretschmar, host of Greg and the Morning Buzz, and Jamie Staton, Sports Director at WMUR/ABC 9, will host this fan forum.

Performing live throughout the night will be up-and-coming country-rock band Jonathan Scott and the Blazing Hearts. North American County Music Association, International's 2007 "Band of the Year" in new country music. The group from Jaffrey, N.H. features frontman Jonathan Scott. Scott is the NACMAI's 2007 "Male Vocalist of the Year" and "Male Entertainer of the Year."

"Transaurus" will be doing a preview of Sunday's pre-race show on Thursday night at "Fan Fest" chewing a car cut in half by the one and only Lee 'Hackman' Breton as a part of the LENOX Industrial Tools 2009 World Tour.

Qualifying sessions will begin at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 as the aces of NASCAR Camping World Series East make their pole run for the Heluva Good! 125. At 4:45 p.m., the ground-pounding NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour stars will qualify for the New Hampshire 100. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the "Fan Fest" celebration will end a great opening day at the speedway.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Walk Where the Legends Race at Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:59:00 GMT

Fans have the unique chance to walk in the tire tracks of their favorite NASCAR heroes during the Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk on New Hampshire Motor Speedway's oval.

On Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., fans can walk the track for a good cause, alongside current NASCAR stars Bobby Labonte, Joe Nemechek, and Sam Hornish, Jr.

The walk will begin promptly after the NASCAR Nationwide Series Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by Turtle Wax on Saturday. Walkers can register online through June 22, with trackside registration beginning Friday, June 26.

Participants will receive wristbands and a t-shirt, available for pickup at the Track Walk Registration tent, Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The yellow registration tent is located just past the entrance to the infield tunnel. Participants must also stop there to sign a waiver form prior to walking (children under 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the waiver form). Registration for adults is $25 in advance or $30 at the speedway, with proceeds going to Speedway Children's Charities and Motor Racing Outreach. Children age 16 and under can walk for free. Any donation or personal fundraising is welcome.

"It's great to welcome these two outstanding organizations to our speedway," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "What Motor Racing Outreach brings to racing is refreshing to see in professional sports, and Speedway Children's Charities continues to provide so much for children of the area in need."

Each Speedway Motorsports, Inc. facility has a local chapter of Speedway Children's Charities, which helps support programs for children throughout each track's local area. In 2008, they awarded more than $3.4 million to over 420 organizations.

Motor Racing Outreach provides spiritual support to the racing community.

The Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk, in partnership with Motor Racing Outreach, will occur rain or shine. For more information or to register online, please visit Speedway Children's Charities online at www.speedwaycharities.org or Motor Racing Outreach at www.go2mro.com/home.htm.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Experience the Award-Winning Hospitality of Legendary "Cheers" Bartender at LENOX Industrial Tools 301

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:58:00 GMT

Eddie Doyle, Hall of Fame Bartender and part of the inspiration for the lead character of the popular television sitcom "Cheers," will be serving race fans at the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28.

Doyle worked at "Cheers" from 1974, when it was known as the Bull and Finch Pub, until February of this year. Well-liked because of his warm attitude, Doyle rose to fame in the Boston area, earning numerous awards including his induction into Bartender Magazine's "National Hall of Fame."

"Eddie Doyle is an icon in the world of bartending," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "It is our pleasure to have him as our guest, and we are honored that he could offer his services here at the speedway. This is a unique opportunity for race fans to experience the hospitality that Boston pub-goers were accustomed to."

When "Cheers" show creator Glen Charles was looking for a bar to model his set after, he was attracted to the idea of Doyle's level of fame from tending bar. He went on to create Sam Malone, Ted Danson's retired baseball player/bartender character. The Bull and Finch Pub later changed its name to "Cheers" to capitalize on the show's success.

Doyle will be at the Budweiser Hospitality Tent at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway website, http://www.nhms.com.

New Trackside Safety Fence Up and Ready for LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:39:00 GMT

New and enhanced trackside safety fencing is up along the grandstand sides of the racing surface at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Approximately 3,400 feet of fencing was installed. The lower portion is reinforced with six strands of 5/8-inch, high-strength cable, while the upper portion consists of sixteen strands of 3/8-inch cable. "Wheel fence" arch posts also raise the overall height of the safety fence to over 21 feet.

The upgrade process, which began construction in April, will be completed in time for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 event week as planned. The new fence system is consistent with safety standards at other Speedway Motorsports, Inc.-owned and operated facilities.

"This was not a reaction to what happened in Talladega," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway, referring to Carl Edwards' wreck on the last lap which injured seven fans. "Bruton Smith, our chairman, put this project on the top of our priority list for 2009 facility improvements, utilizing the improved technology and engineering used at other SMI facilities and installing it here."

The previous grandstand safety fence measured 16 feet in height from the track's surface, 12½ feet high from the grandstand surface side. The new fence measures 21 and a half feet in height from the racing surface, 18 feet on the grandstand side.

"We are upgrading many aspects of New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Speedway Motorsports, Inc.'s standards, and this fell right in place with the infield renovations in process for the June race," said John Zudell, Vice President of Operations and Development at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please stop by the Ticket Office in Loudon, call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Infield Improvements Unveiled at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:37:00 GMT

A reconfiguration of New Hampshire Motor Speedway's infield will greatly increase its usable space and functionality.

Infield construction began in May of this year after the necessary permits were obtained. After just two months of other structural adjustments and improvements, New Hampshire Motor Speedway is nearing the completion of its infield transformation.

The most impressive of these adjustments is the expansion of the infield, resulting in an increase of over 400 percent in usable land. Overall, this portion of the infield has grown from one and a half usable acres to nearly seven.

Fencing installation was another big project at the speedway. Interior fencing in the infield has been replaced with new, black chain link.

The winner of the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28, will visit a redesigned Victory Lane, also part of the renovation. With more ornate plans in mind for the facility, Vice President of Operations and Development John Zudell said the update will serve as an "interim Victory Lane."

Though physical construction only took two months, the project is the result of 18 months of rigorous planning and approval. When O. Bruton Smith, Chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., purchased the track in early 2008, he immediately started planning the infield renovation project.

Fans will get to experience Mr. Smith's vision during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend, starting Thursday, June 25, and can view the renovations firsthand with the Pre-Race Pit Pass, available online for $100.

Grandstand tickets are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Record Purse of Over Seven Million Dollars Posted by New Hampshire Motor Speedway for LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Weekend

AskLisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:34:00 GMT

Featuring one of the most lucrative payouts-per-mile in NASCAR racing, record purses totaling more than seven million dollars are up for grabs for NASCAR drivers competing in next weekend's LENOX Industrial Tools 301 events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Drivers racing in any of the week's four NASCAR series races will be chasing their share of $7,005,549 in prize money, the highest in New Hampshire Motor Speedway history. The NASCAR Sprint Cup purse is $5,423,189, up from last year's track record.

"The money is big, and the anticipation is great as NASCAR racing returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "We're proud to host four of NASCAR's major divisions and offer one of the most lucrative purses in racing."

The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 features the sixth-highest purse per-mile on the series schedule to date. Drivers will compete for that distinction when the green flag drops at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series will be racing for the $1,197,559 designated to the Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by Turtle Wax on Saturday, June 27, at 3:00 p.m.

Race weekend kicks off Friday, June 26, with the NASCAR Camping World Series East battling for a share of $217,884 in the Heluva Good! Summer 125. The remaining $166,917 is on the line in the New England 100, when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour goes green Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Tickets for all the weekend's races are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please stop by the Ticket Office in Loudon, call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931, or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Three Dog Night, "Transaurus" and F-16's Provide Pre-Race Entertainment Punch for LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Legendary Grammy-nominated band Three Dog Night; the car-eating, fire-breathing mechanical dinosaur "Transaurus;" and a fly-over featuring F-16 fighter jets highlight pre-race entertainment for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 28.

Three Dog Night will take the stage at the start/finish line at 12:30 p.m. for a 45 minute performance. Entering their fourth decade, the music icons hold some impressive industry statistics. From 1969 through 1974, the band had 21 consecutive Top-40 hits and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. Their latest album, released in 2004, is a collection of hit singles.

At 1:15 p.m., attention will turn to "Transaurus." A car will be cut in half by the famous "Hackman" using LENOX Industrial Tools and eaten by the metal marvel. All of this leads up to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at 2:15 p.m.

Powered by a jet engine and mounted on a military track vehicle, the metal replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex stands 35 feet tall, 51 feet in length, and weighs close to 80,000 lbs. "Transaurus" performs at numerous venues and has been featured on TV, lifting cars and shooting 15-foot flames. It will arrive at the speedway on Thursday, June 25, for shows throughout the weekend.

"It's more than just a race," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "Our pre-race entertainment provides added value to our fans. It isn't often that you can watch an iconic band such as Three Dog Night and see a car chewed by a giant dinosaur at the same venue. That's a great lead-in to the largest sporting event in New England."

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 are on sale now. The new MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The LENOX Speed Zone seating section offers fans a $39 Sunday ticket. With these promotions, fans have the unique opportunity to experience NASCAR racing for approximately 13 cents a lap!

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

LENOX Industrial Tools and Governor Lynch Go the Extra Mile for Local Heroes With Invite to LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:09:00 GMT

LENOX Industrial Tools and Governor Lynch Go the Extra Mile for Local Heroes With Invite to LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

In recognition of its EXTRA MILE HEROES Contest, LENOX Industrial Tools is teaming up with New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and the State to honor the everyday heroes of New Hampshire.

LENOX Industrial Tools and Gov. Lynch have invited members of the state police, local police and fire departments, and the National Guard, along with up to four members of their respective families, to attend the largest sporting event in New England, the LENOX Industrial Tools 301, on Sunday, June 28 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. A limited number of grandstand tickets, made available from a section of seating speedway officials earmarked for a charitable partnership, are being offered on a first-come basis to their respective departments for free. The donation was made as an extension of the LENOX EXTRA MILE HEROES program which began with last year's LENOX Industrial Tools 301, adding an extra lap to recognize those who go the EXTRA MILE in their community.

"Our police, our firefighters and our National Guard soldiers sacrifice so we can be safe and they ask for little in return. I want to thank New Hampshire Motor Speedway and LENOX Industrial Tools for their generosity and their commitment to the men and women who work hard every day for our safety," Gov. Lynch said.

"New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the Sprint Cup races are very important to New Hampshire's economy and its people, and this is a great way to show our appreciation to the dedicated men and women of law enforcement, the fire service, the National Guard and their families."

"It's great to partner with LENOX to step up and recognize people who go the extra mile everyday to protect and serve", said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "We appreciate the cooperation of Gov. Lynch and the State in working to make this a reality."

To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

New LENOX Speed Zone Features a Limited Number of $39 Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:39:00 GMT

In recognition of LENOX’s “Extra Mile Hero” initiative, LENOX Industrial Tools and New Hampshire Motor Speedway have teamed up to announce the LENOX Speed Zone, a special seating section that offers a $39 ticket for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28.

A section of seats in the Laconia Grandstand has been designated as the LENOX Speed Zone. This section features a very limited number of $39 tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at the speedway.

“In conjunction with honoring the LENOX Extra Mile Heroes, we have the opportunity to also recognize the true heroes of our sport —the loyal race fans,” said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “It is fitting that in these challenging economic times, the LENOX Speed Zone gives fans an incredible chance to be part of the largest sporting event in New England.”

Last year, LENOX announced their LENOX Extra Mile Hero program asking their customers to submit stories of people that they considered heroes. The program recognizes users and suppliers of industrial tools who go the extra mile for their community. A judging panel considered more than 600 nominations before selecting the 10 finalists. Each finalist has won $3,100 with a matching gift going to their charity of choice. The finalist who receives the most votes will win a Grand Prize of $31,000 as well as an additional $31,000 for the charity of their choice. If Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 LENOX Industrial Tools RCR Chevrolet, wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28, the grand prize will be increased to $1 million to split equally with the winner and their charity.

America can vote on which of the finalists they think will make the best LENOX Extra Mile Hero by going to www.lenoxhero.com to cast their vote. The finalist who receives the most votes will be the LENOX Extra Mile Hero.

To purchase the LENOX Speed Zone tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Plant Trees as Part of Earth Day and "Green Team" Initiative

AskLisa — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:22:00 GMT

In celebration of Earth Day and as a part of its "Green Team" initiative, officials of New Hampshire Motor Speedway announced a plan today to plant additional trees throughout the 1,200-acre facility.

Between now and the end of the day on April 30, speedway officials will plant a tree for every ticket sold to the June 28 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 in honor of the devoted race fans who support the largest sports and entertainment venue in all of New England. A wide variety of trees will be planted including red maple, white pine, gray and yellow birch, and various hemlocks.

The speedway has more than 500 acres of permanently protected wildlife habitats located throughout the property. These habitats provide natural, undisturbed environments for many species of animal and plant life native to New Hampshire.

"We continue to be one of the most eco-friendly sports facilities in the country," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice-president and general manager of the speedway. "This program is another facet of our on-going commitment to the ecological improvement and beautification of one of the most diverse and largest parcels of land in New England."

The speedway is also working with Franklin Pierce University and Waste Management Company as part of a new "Green Team" initiative that will recycle more than half of the paper, plastic, metal, and glass waste that comes onto the property.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend activities are on sale now, including the new Mega Ticket that features three-days of racing for $99. To purchase tickets to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.