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Motorcycle Week at NHMS Charity Events

Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 13-21, with on- & off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The 103rd Annual Loudon Classic® headlines a week-long motorcycle celebration that features racing, demo rides, vendors, camping and more.

Charity Events

Top Cop for Kids Motorcycle Skills Challenge presented by Whelen

S3 Lot
Friday - Sunday, June 12-14, 2026
Top Cop for Kids Motorcycle Skills Challenge <span>presented by Whelen</span>

ProRider 603 will set up a timed motorcycle skills challenge at NHMS for regional police officers as well as non-police riders to show off their abilities on two wheels. There will be expert & novice divisions for police & civilian riders to test their skills & earn bragging rights among their fellow riders. Top Cop for Kids Motorcycle Skills Challenge is presented by Whelen & benefits the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.

  • Friday: Registration & Practice (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Registration & Practice (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Registration (8-9 a.m.) | Challenge (Starts at 9 a.m.) | Trophy Presentation (Immediately Following Challenge)

Spots are limited, so don't wait to register.

Ride to the Racetrack

Laconia Harley-Davidson to NHMS
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Ride to the Racetrack

Help children in need throughout New England by participating in the sixth annual motorcycle ride from Laconia Harley-Davidson to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for two laps on the 1.6-mile full road course. Registration is $20 per rider or passenger & benefits the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.

9 a.m. Registration at Laconia Harley-Davidson | 9:45 a.m. Safety Briefing | 10 a.m. Kickstands up!

*Schedule subject to change.

20th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run

The NASWA Resort to NHMS
Saturday, June 13, 2026
20th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run

The 20th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run is a New Hampshire State Police escorted ride around Lake Winnipesaukee, starting & ending at The NASWA Resort in Laconia with a pit stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for two laps on the 1.6-mile full road course. Riders can enjoy lunch & entertainment at The NASWA Resort all afternoon. The ride benefits Easterseals' N.H. Veterans Count program, the Laconia Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) & "Building Dreams for Marines."