event details GENERAL
Race Weekend: 5-6 May 2012
Entry Deadline: 25 February 2012 (APPLY FOR THIS RACE!)
Late entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon NH
SPECTATOR TICKETS
All-access paddock passes, which allow you to get dangerously close to these dilapidated machines, are always available at the gate. Tickets are $30/weekend or $20/day. Kids under 16 are free.
SCHEDULE
Friday, 4 May 2012
7am: Gates open
TBD: NHMS-organized track testing
Noon-5pm: Mandatory Friday tech inspection. Every car and at least one driver per team must be present for Friday tech. No Saturday tech will be offered.
Saturday, 5 May 2012
7am: Gates open
9:30am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
10:30am-6:30pm: Race session I
Sunday, 6 May 2012
9:15am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
10am-4:30pm: Race session II
4:30pm: Checkered flag
5pm: Awards
7pm: Gates close
THE CARS
Lights: Headlights, taillights, and sidemarkers removed or fully taped
Rear side and back glass: No restrictions
Noise limit: 92dB at 50 feet
PITS AND PADDOCK
Overnight camping: Yes. $25 per camping vehicle--track will collect fee on site.
Pit-vehicle restrictions: Operators must have a valid street license, and pit vehicles can be used only in the infield areas. In order to exit the tunnel, pit vehicles must be licensed, or carry a specific certificate of insurance that covers NHMS and is worth more than your house
BBQs allowed: Yes. Gas grills only in the paddock, no BBQs in the garages
Running water: Yes
Bathrooms: Yes, w/showers
Electrical hookups: Yes
Pit hours: No race motors from 7:30pm-8am
Fuel sold on site: Yes. 93 octane minimum.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest airports: Boston Logan, Concord Municipal, and Manchester Regional
Weather: Could be mild and sunny, could be raining with hail. We're from California; we have no clue.
LODGING
Check the track's list here.
FUEL AND PARTS
Speedway Convenience Stores (fuel)
905 New Hampshire 106
Loudon NH
603.783.9574
Big Apple (fuel)
904 Route 106 N
Loudon NH
603.783.9574
Advance Auto Parts
136 Loudon Rd
Concord NH
603.224.4795
Autozone
45 Fort Eddy Rd
Concord NH
603.225.4243
DIRECTIONS
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 Route 106 North
Loudon NH
03307
From the South: Take I-93 to Exit 15E, I-393. Take exit 3. Turn left onto Route 106 North. NHMS will be 9 miles north on the right.
From the North: Take I-93 to exit 20, the Tilton exit. Take route 140 through Belmont to 106 South. Follow Route 106 South to NHMS, which is about 7 miles ahead on the left.
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