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2014 2016

• SEPTEMBER 19 Brad Keselowski set the • NHMS Fan Council created allowing New

current NHMS record for the best lap time England race fans to influence decisions made
in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying with a about the fan experience during NASCAR
speed of 140.598 mph, which translates race weekends and other major events
to a lap time of 27.090 seconds

2015
• Granite Ledge built near turn three

• JANUARY 15 Campers (with the

exception of tenters) can now reserve
their campsite in advance
• FEBRUARY 18 NHMS mobile app is launched

• JUNE More safer barriers added to the • SEPTEMBER 22 Engraved granite stone in

inside backstretch walls of the speedway
• SEPTEMBER 25 Groundbreaking for honor of Tony Stewart’s accomplishments
at NHMS was unveiled under the Main
Grandstand before his final NHMS start
the North East Motor Sports Museum

2017

• SEPTEMBER 26 Austin Dillon set the

current NHMS record for the best lap time in
NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
qualifying with a speed of 133.296 mph, which
translates to a lap time of 28.574 seconds
• OCTOBER 5 David McGrath named • JUNE 12 North East Motor Sports

NHMS Executive Vice President
• JULY 8 Trackside Terrace camping
and General Manager Museum officially opens to the public
area between turns three and four
opened to its first campers
• SEPTEMBER 22 Dale Earnhardt Jr.

was presented with a custom-made
flintlock musket, powder horn and tri-
corner hat during his Appreci88tion Tour
ceremony before his final NHMS start

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