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Gift of Lights presented by Eastern Propane & Oil

Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Sunday, January 5, 2020

The holidays are here, and that means it’s time for New Hampshire Motor Speedway to trade in the checkered flags for more than 2.5 million twinkly LED lights for the ninth annual Gift of Lights presented by Eastern Propane & Oil, open Thursday, November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving) through Sunday, January 5, 2020.

The Gift of Lights has become a family tradition during the holidays. The 2.5-mile drive-thru light show will feature the Tunnel of Lights (the 130-foot-long infield entrance and exit tunnels will be brightly lit, giving a truly memorable experience that kids of all ages will need to see to believe), 520 displays, 80 different scenes and a s’mores pit, which will be hosted by the Loudon Firefighters Association on Friday and Saturday nights (through December 21).

Admission is $25 per car or bus (up to 15 people). Buses containing more than 15 people will also be charged an additional $2 per person for anyone over the 15 allowed.

Santa will be located in the NHMS Main Office on Friday and Saturday nights (through December 21). Kids of all ages can have their picture taken with the one and only Santa Claus for $5/photo. Cash or credit cards are accepted, but checks will not be accepted.

Save $2 off your admission when you bring three or more non-perishable food items for donation to the Loudon Food Pantry or participate in one of the theme nights: PJ Night (December 4), Military Night (December 11) or Ugly Sweater Night (December 18).

A portion of all per car load admission proceeds as well as a portion of the proceeds from the Yule Light Up The Night run/walk will benefit Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter.

Be sure to check the complete schedule for days of operation when planning your trip, and please enter through the South Entrance.

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Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter

Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter

Fundraising for the community is a major part of Gift of Lights, and that begins immediately at the front. A portion of the proceeds from each admission will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter, which is the official charity for New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

A portion of the proceeds from the Yule Light Up The Night run/walk will benefit Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter as well. Yule Light Up The Night, presented by Millennium Running, is a 2.1-mile run/walk around the NHMS property through the dazzling Gift of Lights displays on Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m.

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Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter

Fundraising for the community is a major part of Gift of Lights, and that begins immediately at the front. A portion of the proceeds from each admission will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter, which is the official charity for New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

A portion of the proceeds from the Yule Light Up The Night run/walk will benefit Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter as well. Yule Light Up The Night, presented by Millennium Running, is a 2.1-mile run/walk around the NHMS property through the dazzling Gift of Lights displays on Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m.

SCCNH hosts events and promotions geared around race weeks and other activities at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, as well as events across New England.

Each December, SCCNH distributes grants to nonprofit organizations in the region. In 2018, 55 grants were distributed totaling $75, 190, and since its inception in 2009, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and SCCNH have distributed more than $1.7 million supporting more than 749,000 children across New England.

Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the New Hampshire Chapter is governed by a board of local trustees whose sole purpose is to distribute the funds raised each year to qualified local children's-based 501(c)(3) organizations.

To learn more, please visit Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter or contact Hillarie Scott at HScott@NHMS.com or (603) 513-5738

Speedway Children's Charities New Hampshire Chapter
Loudon Food Pantry

Loudon Food Pantry

For a $2 discount, visitors can bring three or more non-perishable canned goods for donation to the Loudon Food Pantry.

*Discount only valid for admission purchased at the Main Entrance.

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Loudon Food Pantry

For a $2 discount, visitors can bring three or more non-perishable canned goods for donation to the Loudon Food Pantry. *Discount only valid for admission purchased at the Main Entrance.

Since the Gift of Lights first started in 2011, food and monetary donations have allowed New Hampshire Motor Speedway to donate more than 93,000 pounds of food to the Loudon Food Pantry, which has provided more than 88,000 meals to locals during the holiday and winter months.

Loudon Food Pantry is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which provides food to households who are struggling to feed themselves. The Loudon Food Pantry supports Belmont, Canterbury, Chichester and Loudon, N.H. The Food Pantry opened its doors in July 2008.

The Loudon Food Pantry wants to reach and assist as many struggling households in its service area as possible.

Loudon Food Pantry
Loudon Firefighters Association

Loudon Firefighters Association

What’s better than warming up by an open fire? Roasting marshmallows on that fire, of course! The Loudon Firefighters Association will host a s’mores pit on Friday and Saturday nights (through December 21) during the Gift of Lights with proceeds supporting the Loudon Firefighters Association.

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Loudon Firefighters Association

What’s better than warming up by an open fire? Roasting marshmallows on that fire, of course! The Loudon Firefighters Association will host a s’mores pit on Friday and Saturday nights (through December 21) during the Gift of Lights with proceeds supporting the Loudon Firefighters Association.

Last year, $4,033 was raised and added to their off-road utility vehicle fund. They are trying to raise $50,000 to purchase a UTV for wildland firefighting efforts, off-road rescues and searches for missing individuals. The funds purchased a purpose-built machine with a small water tank and pump as well as the capacity to transport a patient out of the wilderness. The unit is equipped with tracks and a portion of the funds were used to purchase an enclosed trailer to transport the unit and act as a command post during incidents.

The Loudon Fire Department provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the Town of Loudon. Station #1 is located at 8 Cooper Street and Station #2 is located at 56 Clough Hill Road. Station #1 is staffed with personnel 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. 

Loudon Firefighters Association