Granite State Stuff : New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Troy Taylor Named Vice President of Sales at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:49:00 GMT

LOUDON, N.H. (November 20, 2009) - Troy Taylor has been named the new Vice President of Sales at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He will oversee all aspects of the speedway's corporate sales programs and manage the sales team.

Taylor was most recently a Sales Manager at Comcast Spotlight in Worcester, Mass. Prior to his role at Comcast Spotlight, he served as a Sales manager at Greater Media in Boston, Mass. He also spent six years as an account executive with Clear Channel Radio in Massachusetts and Kentucky.

"Troy brings an excellent track record of sustained sales success, strong leadership and a true passion to his new role here at the speedway." said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager. "He will be an immediate and outstanding contributor to our growing organization."

Taylor resides in Templeton, Mass. with his wife, Tieva.

"Full House" Expected for Sunday's SYLVANIA 300

AskLisa — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:43:00 GMT

A capacity crowd will be on hand for Sunday's SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Speedway officials announced today that other than a "few" single seats and handicap accessible seats, all tickets to the grandstand seating area are gone.

A limited number of backstretch, standing-room and infield "Trackside-View" tickets are available. Tickets to these areas are still available in advance by calling the speedway's ticket office at (603) 783-4931, which speedway officials are encouraging.

"Positioned as the opening venue for the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, we are thrilled that these drivers will begin their quest for the championship in front of a full-house," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "This is a testimony to the loyal fans who support NASCAR racing here at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

"As the largest sports and entertainment facility in New England, located in the seventh-largest media market in the country, this speaks volumes," said Gappens.

"We urge those fans unable to join us at the speedway Sunday to buy tickets for Friday and Saturday's exciting days of racing, and to tune in to ABC's coverage of the SYLVANIA 300, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sunday."

Tickets are also available for Friday's Heluva Good!(r) Pole Day activities, and the NASCAR Camping World East Series Heluva Good!(r) Fall 125, as well as Saturday's NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New Hampshire 100, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Heluva Good!(r) 200, and the ACT Invitational. Tickets start at $20 for adults.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the SYLVANIA 300 weekend events, go online to http://www.nhms.com, or call the speedway Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931.

"Trackside Pass" Gives Fans the Chance to Be the Ultimate Insider at the SYLVANIA 300

AskLisa — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:44:00 GMT

For the first time ever, New Hampshire Motor Speedway fans will have the opportunity to be the ultimate insider at Sunday's SYLVANIA 300 with the new "Trackside Pass."

This incredible offer will allow fans pre-race pit road access; the chance to attend the Town Meeting with speedway officials Bruton Smith, Jerry Gappens, and leaders in the world of motorsports; and admission to the "Trackside Tent" and the turn one and two areas of the infield to watch the first race in the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup."

"Everyone who has a 'Trackside Pass' for the SYLVANIA 300 will be surrounded by the sights and sounds that makes NASCAR racing so special," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "You are in the locker room and right behind bench for the start of the playoffs. No professional sport today can offer this type of fan experience."

"Trackside Pass" guests are allowed to bring coolers (up to 14-inches), lawn chairs, and blankets into the infield. No scaffolding or platforms are allowed.

The "Trackside Pass" is available for a limited time at $150 per person. Passes for minors under the age of 18 can be purchased for $50 without pre-race pit access. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

For more information, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

Visit N.H. Fish and Game at the Hopkinton State Fair

AskLisa — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:36:00 GMT

While you're at the Hopkinton State Fair this September, be sure to visit the "Discover Wild New Hampshire Building" presented by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. See wildlife mounts and exciting exhibits, talk to Conservation Officers and wildlife biologists. At the fair, you can buy hunting and fishing licenses, purchase the new 2010 New Hampshire Fish & Wildlife Calendar and get your official Fish and Game merchandise. The fair is a great place to learn more about hunting, fishing and wildlife watching opportunities! Stop in and check the schedule for special wildlife features daily, including live falcons, turtles and more. On Saturday only, meet Milo the Moose, official mascot of N.H. Motor Speedway.

New Hampshire Fish and Game will be at the Hopkinton Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, September 6; and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 7.

To find Fish and Game fast at the Hopkinton Fair, park at the blue gate. The Discover Wild New Hampshire Building will be on your left as you enter the gate.

For information on the Hopkinton State Fair in Hopkinton, N.H., visit http://www.hsfair.org.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Visit http://www.WildNH.com.

Hornaday Looking for Record Fourth Truck Series Win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:02:00 GMT

As New Hampshire Motor Speedway's only three-time and back-to-back winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Ron Hornaday, Jr. will come to New Hampshire in September to continue his record-setting domination.

Hornaday became the first repeat winner in the Camping World Truck Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2007, 11 years after winning the inaugural Truck Series race at the speedway in 1996.

Last September, Hornaday earned his third victory at the speedway, along with the distinction of being the first back-to-back Truck Series race winner at the track.

Winning in New Hampshire has also been important to Hornaday's success. In two of the three seasons he's won in New Hampshire, Hornaday has gone on to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship. In his career, Hornaday has four championships and 42 victories.

He's not slowing down either. The winningest driver in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series history, Hornaday has visited victory lane four times in 2009, including a win on his birthday at the Milwaukee Mile. As an encore, the 51-year-old won again the following week at Memphis Motorsports Park, and made it three in a row last week at Kentucky. He is currently the Series points leader.

"New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been a very good track for the No. 33 team for the past few years," said Hornaday. "It's pretty cool that I am the only three time winner [in the Truck Series] at that track. There are a lot of other drivers who have had a lot of success there, my boss [Kevin Harvick] being one of them. I don't know if we can make it three in a row, but we will sure try."

Fans can see Hornaday go for his fourth New Hampshire win on Saturday, September 19, in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Heluva Good! 200. Tickets for the Heluva Good! 200 and the SYLVANIA 300 are on sale now. The MegaTicket package features three days of racing for $99. The SYLVANIA 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 SYLVANIA 300 weekend, please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at http://www.nhms.com.

The SYLVANIA Speed Zone Features a Limited Number of $39 Tickets for the SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

AskLisa — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:32:00 GMT

Thanks to the overwhelming fan response that made the Speed Zone seating such a success at the LENOX Industrial Tools 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway has announced the creation of the SYLVANIA Speed Zone, a special seating section that offers a $39 ticket for the SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday, September 20.

A section of seats in the Laconia Grandstand has been designated as the SYLVANIA Speed Zone. This section features a very limited number of $39 tickets that will give fans the chance to see Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, and the rest of the Top-12 start the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" for just 13 cents a lap!

"The first Speed Zone was a smash hit," said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. "Our main concern is taking care of the fans, especially in these tough economic times. We can't think of a better way to do so than by once again offering fans this incredible chance to be part of the largest sporting event in New England and kick-off the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series playoffs."

The SYLVANIA 300 will also feature the MegaTicket package. The $99 MegaTicket includes reserved seating for the SYLVANIA 300 in the MegaZones, located in special sections of the Concord and Laconia Grandstands. This amazing combination ticket, a $150 value if purchased separately, also includes general admission seating for all of the events on Friday and Saturday.

The SYLVANIA 300 weekend brings the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship playoffs to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Heluva Good! Pole Day for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the Heluva Good! Fall 125 for the NASCAR Camping World Series East will kick-off the action on Friday, September 18. Fans will want to strap-in for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New Hampshire 100, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Heluva Good! 200, and the American-Canadian Tour Invitational on Saturday, September 19. All eyes will be on the speedway on Sunday, September 20, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts its 10-race championship run at the SYLVANIA 300.

SYLVANIA Speed Zone tickets and the MegaTicket package are available now by calling the Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or by visiting 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.

Coby's Second Career Pole Comes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for New England 100

AskLisa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:01:00 GMT

Milford, Conn.'s Doug Coby drove his No. 19 Major Motion Transport/Family Auto Center Chevrolet to the pole position for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New England 100.

Coby earned his second career pole with a lap time of 30.003 seconds and a top speed of 126.947 mph.

"I just drove it hard," said Coby. "I've learned from the time trials here at Loudon that you just have to drive it hard, trust the tires and trust the car."

Todd Szegedy, of Ridgefield, Conn., was second with a lap time of 30.005 seconds. He posted a top speed of 126.939 mph driving the No. 2 UNOH/Wisk/Snuggle Ford.

Veteran Ted Christopher, of Plainville, Conn., was the third-fastest qualifier. The driver of the No. 36 Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet turned in a lap time of 30.025 seconds and a top speed of 126.854 mph.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne also qualified for the New England 100. Newman, in the No. 7 Aggressive Hydraulics Chevrolet qualified sixth, while Kahne qualified his No. 96 Mowhawk Northeast/New England Race Fuels Chevrolet in 17th.

Tickets for the New England 100 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.