NASCAR This Weekend!

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-21-2011, 09:28 AM

Thursday, September 22, 2011

FanFest
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Friday, September 23, 2011

SYLVANIA 300 Qualifying

New Hampshire 125 (K&N Pro Series East)
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Saturday, September 24, 2011

F.W. Webb 175 (Camping World Truck Series)

New Hampshire 100 (Whelen Modified Tour)

ACT Invitational (American-Canadian Tour)
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Sunday, September 25, 2011

SYLVANIA 300
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
(Starts at 2:00 pm)

Jonas Pilot · 09-26-2011, 01:10 PM

Anybody else go? It felt more like the summer than the fall race. It was hot and muggy. The race went by quickly with only three caution flags, two for debris and one for a spin by the #51 car. The crowd wasn't too bad. It looked pretty full except for the 3rd and fourth turn stands. Tony Stewart won in a complete turn around from last year's fall race. He was leading the race last year and ran out of gas with a lap or so to go turning over the front spot to the second place car driven by Clint Boyer who went on to win the race. This year, with Boyer leading the race and Stewart second, Boyer ran out with three laps left relinquishing the lead and the checkered flag to Stewart. Stewart's win last week at ChicagoLand Speedway and yesterdays win puts him in first place in the "Chase Race".

gtxrider · 09-29-2011, 02:41 PM

Went to see the Modifieds and Trucks on Saturday and the Cup Race on Sunday. Good race but Jr. had tire troubles.

I had a 2 hour wait to get out of the parking lot!

AB_Monterey · 09-29-2011, 03:22 PM

We were there on Sunday.

Out of the north lot in less than 10 minutes. One of the guys took us in the back way. Most of the crowd must've not been locals because as we turned off RT106, no one followed. Couple of the guys had sat in 2 hour traffic in the past and they were amazed at how quickly we were home.

Dodge car finished 2nd!

moose tracks · 10-01-2011, 08:42 AM

I went to the race Saturday and had no problem getting out of the parking lot. Sunday it was the usual total chaos we have experienced in the past. We were parked in the North lot and it took 1 ½ hours before they would even let cars move out of the lot. It took another hour to inch our way out of the parking lot and get up RT 106 north for a total of 2 ½ hours to get to Tilton. I normally only go to the track on Saturday because I hate sitting in the car for 2 1/2 hours on Sunday.
AB – How did you get out of the lot in 10 mins? Can you share your method?
(GO Penske Racing!)

AB_Monterey · 10-02-2011, 02:45 PM

First off, when you get there, park in the very first lot nearest the entrance. You can take the shuttle bus up to get in if you'd rather not walk up the hill.

Do not take the shuttle back. You need to walk back and it's much faster if you follow the crowd and cut through the woods.

Directions:

From Epsom circle going North on 28

Turn Left on Loudon Road (just past Dunkin Donuts) If you go to the intersection with traffic light, you've gone too far.

Follow Loudon Road (which becomes Pittsfield Road) to intersection of 129 and Youngs Hill Road (Youngs Hill Road will be across from you at stop sign) turn right at stop sign on to Rte 129.

Follow 129 short distance and turn Left on to Loudon Ridge Road.

Follow Loudon Ridge Road to intersection of Rte 106.

Turn left and go South on Rte 106

Note: If taking same route on return, watch for Youngs Hill Road and turn left on to Pittsfield Road (I dont believe there is a sign for Pittsfield Road)

RLW · 10-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Who the heck is going to remember the directions a year from now never mind this particular thread to refer back to. LOL

AB_Monterey · 10-02-2011, 03:39 PM

Moose tracks asked for directions.

I provided them.

RLW · 10-02-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

Moose tracks asked for directions.

I provided them.

I soorry as I was only joking.

SIKSUKR · 10-03-2011, 09:43 AM

Enter and exit from the north.

jmen24 · 10-03-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLW

Who the heck is going to remember the directions a year from now never mind this particular thread to refer back to. LOL

Hopefully nobody will. That is all we need is more people racing down our roads to be the first person out of town.

You signed up to go to an event that holds over 100K people in a town that has a pop. of 5K or so. Expect some delay and plan that as a part of your trip.

If you are going to take the backroads, pay attention to the speed limits and remember that you are not a professional race car driver on a closed course.

AB_Monterey · 10-03-2011, 02:30 PM

and wear your seat belt.

RLW · 10-03-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmen24

Hopefully nobody will. That is all we need is more people racing down our roads to be the first person out of town.

You signed up to go to an event that holds over 100K people in a town that has a pop. of 5K or so. Expect some delay and plan that as a part of your trip.

If you are going to take the backroads, pay attention to the speed limits and remember that you are not a professional race car driver on a closed course.

So mot it be.....

Winnisquamguy · 03-30-2012, 06:54 AM

Just wanted to give everyone heads up there will be a tire test at NHMS coming up in May. I got this off Nascar.Com

At the end of this stretch of tire testing will be New Hampshire, scheduled for May 8-9.
There, Goodyear will be looking to standardize its mile-track tire setup with what it found at Phoenix International Raceway.
"At New Hampshire, we're looking to incorporate similar construction changes to that which we found to be successful at Phoenix," Stucker said. "We've been happy with the results of that construction combination at Phoenix, and our goal is to adapt it to Loudon."
Teams scheduled to test at New Hampshire are the No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet with Paul Menard, No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Toyota with Bobby Labonte, No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet with Regan Smith, No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford with Carl Edwards.

gtxrider · 03-30-2012, 07:41 AM

I planned to be there for the Vintage Racing Celebration from May 10-13 so I may head up a day or two earlier.

I wonder if I can run a lap or two in the 88, perhaps no.

LIforrelaxin · 03-30-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtxrider

I wonder if I can run a lap or two in the 88, perhaps no.

It doesn't hurt to ask though does it?

John A. Birdsall · 03-30-2012, 02:22 PM

Never mind running laps in the car, just run a few laps and you will feel wonderful, and perhaps get a full nigh

ts sleep!

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-20-2012, 06:56 AM

Friday, September 21, 2012 - Sunday, September 23, 2012

NASCAR at NHMS

upthesaukee · 09-20-2012, 07:14 AM

Large Lighted Traffic Sign at the Alton Circle is showing a traffic alert for heavy traffic on Sunday from approximately 4 PM to 8 PM. It will be the Fall edition of the NASCAR crawl which affects Rtes 140, 11, and 28 in Alton, once the race is over and the fans start leaving.

Plan to leave early, or stay late.

Happy Gourmand · 09-20-2012, 07:18 AM

We have found that if we leave Meredith between 2 or 3ish, that we easily beat the after race traffic.

09-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
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09-29-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	I was there Went to see the Modifieds and Trucks on Saturday and the Cup Race on Sunday. Good race but Jr. had tire troubles. I had a 2 hour wait to get out of the parking lot!

10-02-2011, 02:45 PM	#6
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	Here you go. First off, when you get there, park in the very first lot nearest the entrance. You can take the shuttle bus up to get in if you'd rather not walk up the hill. Do not take the shuttle back. You need to walk back and it's much faster if you follow the crowd and cut through the woods. Directions: From Epsom circle going North on 28 Turn Left on Loudon Road (just past Dunkin Donuts) If you go to the intersection with traffic light, you've gone too far. Follow Loudon Road (which becomes Pittsfield Road) to intersection of 129 and Youngs Hill Road (Youngs Hill Road will be across from you at stop sign) turn right at stop sign on to Rte 129. Follow 129 short distance and turn Left on to Loudon Ridge Road. Follow Loudon Ridge Road to intersection of Rte 106. Turn left and go South on Rte 106 Note: If taking same route on return, watch for Youngs Hill Road and turn left on to Pittsfield Road (I dont believe there is a sign for Pittsfield Road)

10-02-2011, 03:11 PM	#7
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Who the heck is going to remember the directions a year from now never mind this particular thread to refer back to. LOL __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

10-03-2011, 09:43 AM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Enter and exit from the north. __________________ SIKSUKR

09-26-2011, 01:10 PM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Anybody else go? It felt more like the summer than the fall race. It was hot and muggy. The race went by quickly with only three caution flags, two for debris and one for a spin by the #51 car. The crowd wasn't too bad. It looked pretty full except for the 3rd and fourth turn stands. Tony Stewart won in a complete turn around from last year's fall race. He was leading the race last year and ran out of gas with a lap or so to go turning over the front spot to the second place car driven by Clint Boyer who went on to win the race. This year, with Boyer leading the race and Stewart second, Boyer ran out with three laps left relinquishing the lead and the checkered flag to Stewart. Stewart's win last week at ChicagoLand Speedway and yesterdays win puts him in first place in the "Chase Race".

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09-29-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	We were there on Sunday. Out of the north lot in less than 10 minutes. One of the guys took us in the back way. Most of the crowd must've not been locals because as we turned off RT106, no one followed. Couple of the guys had sat in 2 hour traffic in the past and they were amazed at how quickly we were home. Dodge car finished 2nd!

10-01-2011, 08:42 AM	#5
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Getting out of parking lot I went to the race Saturday and had no problem getting out of the parking lot. Sunday it was the usual total chaos we have experienced in the past. We were parked in the North lot and it took 1 ½ hours before they would even let cars move out of the lot. It took another hour to inch our way out of the parking lot and get up RT 106 north for a total of 2 ½ hours to get to Tilton. I normally only go to the track on Saturday because I hate sitting in the car for 2 1/2 hours on Sunday. AB – How did you get out of the lot in 10 mins? Can you share your method? (GO Penske Racing!) __________________ Moose Tracks

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10-02-2011, 03:39 PM	#8
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	Moose tracks asked for directions. I provided them.

10-03-2011, 02:30 PM	#12
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	uh, yeah, no kidding. and wear your seat belt.

03-30-2012, 06:54 AM	#14
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	88 & 99 Will Be There Just wanted to give everyone heads up there will be a tire test at NHMS coming up in May. I got this off Nascar.Com At the end of this stretch of tire testing will be New Hampshire, scheduled for May 8-9. There, Goodyear will be looking to standardize its mile-track tire setup with what it found at Phoenix International Raceway. "At New Hampshire, we're looking to incorporate similar construction changes to that which we found to be successful at Phoenix," Stucker said. "We've been happy with the results of that construction combination at Phoenix, and our goal is to adapt it to Loudon." Teams scheduled to test at New Hampshire are the No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet with Paul Menard, No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Toyota with Bobby Labonte, No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet with Regan Smith, No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford with Carl Edwards. __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

03-30-2012, 07:41 AM	#15
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Oh boy! I planned to be there for the Vintage Racing Celebration from May 10-13 so I may head up a day or two earlier. I wonder if I can run a lap or two in the 88, perhaps no.

03-30-2012, 02:22 PM	#17
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	laps Never mind running laps in the car, just run a few laps and you will feel wonderful, and perhaps get a full nights sleep!

09-20-2012, 06:56 AM	#18
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Nascar Friday, September 21, 2012 - Sunday, September 23, 2012 NASCAR at NHMS

09-20-2012, 07:14 AM	#19
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Traffic Alert in Alton. Large Lighted Traffic Sign at the Alton Circle is showing a traffic alert for heavy traffic on Sunday from approximately 4 PM to 8 PM. It will be the Fall edition of the NASCAR crawl which affects Rtes 140, 11, and 28 in Alton, once the race is over and the fans start leaving. Plan to leave early, or stay late. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-20-2012, 07:18 AM	#20
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Traffic on 93 South We have found that if we leave Meredith between 2 or 3ish, that we easily beat the after race traffic.