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New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway

1122 Route 106 North · Loudon, NH

Why you should go…

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058-mile oval in Loudon nicknamed The Magic Mile, with a capacity of about 44,000. It hosts New England's only NASCAR Cup Series weekend each year, along with the Whelen Modified Tour, the Loudon Classic motorcycle races and events such as the 24 Hours of Lemons. Race weekends add event camping around the track. Visiting driving experiences let you take laps on the oval or the 1.6-mile road course.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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