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Sunday, July 16, 2023 2:30 PM 5:30 PM
NASCAR Cup Series
1.058-Mile Oval

New England's only NASCAR weekend is July 14-16 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! The NASCAR Cup Series will make its traditional mid-summer visit to “The Magic Mile” on Sunday, July 16 for the Crayon 301. Adult tickets start at just $59 while kids 12 & under are only $10!

The Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series race will be broadcast live at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN & SiriusXM.

"The Magic Mile" Entertainment Stage

Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 8:30-10 p.m.
Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

A true audio & visual experience, fan-favorite AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds invites you to take part in two hours of pure rock 'n' roll escapism as they take "The Magic Mile" Entertainment Stage, located just outside the infield tunnel, Saturday night & pay tribute to one of the greatest bands of our time!

Race Day Live With Kenny Wallace & John Roberts

Sunday, July 16, 2023 | Time TBD
Race Day Live With Kenny Wallace & John Roberts

This high-energy entertainment pre-race show includes driver interviews with some of the top stars in the NASCAR Cup Series & plenty of antics & high-jinks from Kenny Wallace & John Roberts. Don't miss it on "The Magic Mile" Entertainment Stage located just outside the infield tunnel Sunday, July 16 (time TBD)!

The Groove

Bingo Night

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 6-8 p.m.
Bingo Night

Win cool prizes & enjoy opening evening at The Groove during Bingo Night! We'll supply the BINGO cards, dobbers & prizes – you bring the fun!

April Cushman

Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 8-9:30 p.m.
April Cushman

New Hampshire singer & songwriter April Cushman will perform live at The Groove Thursday night! April was recently named the 2022 New England Music Awards' Country Act of the Year & was also nominated for five other awards.

The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 9:30-11 p.m.
The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos

The Flying Ivories will belt out an all-request, rock & roll singalong at The Groove Saturday night while you & your friends dance, hoot, holler & even join them on stage for a show that's part music, part comedy & all fun. From Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, from Sinatra to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Katy Perry, they've got it covered.

Free Family Fun

Elm City Party Bike

Friday - Sunday, July 14-16, 2023
Elm City Party Bike

The Elm City Party Bike is New England’s first & foremost pedaled party & sightseeing bike & it's coming back to New Hampshire Motor Speedway! Enjoy a fun, social & relaxing way to explore the NHMS property while exercising. The best part? It's BYOB! Bring your own snacks, beer, wine, cider & seltzer!

Sign Up to Ride at The Groove:

  • Friday: 12-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 12-3 p.m. & 8-10 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Must be 21+ with a valid ID. Limited seats available on a first come, first served basis. Sign up at The Groove during the hours listed above. Duration of ride is 10-12 minutes.

Canine Stars

Friday - Sunday, July 14-16, 2023
Canine Stars

The Canine Stars educational entertainment act features a world-class team of dog trainers & their adopted dogs from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands & South Korea. They've been touring North America since 2012 & were seen on America's Got Talent in 2021.

See Canine Stars Perform in the Fan Zone:

  • Friday: 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 2 p.m.

Games

Friday - Sunday, July 14-16, 2023
Games

Step right up! Enjoy classic carnival games, test your physical agility in the inflatable obstacle course, try to get a hole-in-one in the mini-golf course or play your friends in bocce ball all weekend in the Fan Zone!

Fan Zone Hours:

  • Friday: 12-5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Family Movie Night

Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 8 p.m.
Family Movie Night

Get your popcorn & favorite snacks, then find your favorite seats in the grandstands or get comfy on a blanket on the grassy backstretch hill & enjoy Top Gun: Maverick on the infield screens!

Must-See Pit Stops

The Groove Fan Hangout

Wednesday - Sunday, July 12-16, 2023
The Groove Fan Hangout

The Groove is the place to mingle & lounge with your friends & family. Located in the Fan Zone in the S2 Lot, The Groove will feature high top tables & stools, comfy couches, DJs, a mechanical bull, a selfie station & live entertainment. Food & drinks will be available for purchase, but there's no cover charge to get in to The Groove.

Open:

Wednesday 6-8 p.m. | Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. | Friday 12-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 8-11 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Entertainment:

  • Wednesday: Bingo (6-8 p.m.)
  • Thursday: April Cushman (8-9:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: DJ (12-3 p.m.)
  • Saturday: DJ (11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.) | Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos (9:30-11 p.m.)
  • Sunday: DJ (10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

*The Groove will be 21+ Saturday night. Schedule subject to change. Stay up-to-date with our mobile app.

Rock Point Viewing Area

Saturday & Sunday, July 15-16, 2023
Rock Point Viewing Area

Rock Point is an open viewing area featuring lawn games, picnic tables & a cash bar perched atop a beautifully landscaped area in turn four. It's the perfect place to cheer on your favorite drivers with your friends as they mash the throttle & race toward the finish line.

Open:

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – Checkered flag for the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – Checkered flag for the Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race

Food Court

Saturday & Sunday, July 15-16, 2023
Food Court

When you need to fuel up, stop by the Food Court behind the Main Grandstands next to the Main Ticket booth for delicious grab 'n' go options, race weekend favorites & more.

Open:

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – Checkered flag for the Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race

Speedway Children's Charities

Laps for Charity

Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 6-8 p.m.
Laps for Charity

This fan-favorite event is your chance to experience the thrill of driving your own vehicle on the historic 1.058-mile oval known as "The Magic Mile" before NASCAR's stars roll into town. You can also experience a ride in the official NHMS Toyota pace car. VIP sessions are available & include the opportunity to be the only vehicle on the racetrack with the pace car. Everyone will also get a photo taken in victory lane after their laps.

Advance registration is required.

Group Laps in Your Own Vehicle$40/Vehicle
Ride in Official NHMS Toyota Pace Car$40/Person
Individual VIP Laps in Your Own Vehicle Following Pace Car$100/Vehicle

Sign the Track Wall Banner

Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15, 2023
Sign the Track Wall Banner

Race fans can make their mark on the NASCAR Cup Series race at NHMS. For just $5, fans can Sign the Track Wall Banner at the Speedway Children's Charities tent in the gap between the Concord & Main Grandstands, Friday & Saturday, July 14-15. The banner will be placed on the racetrack wall Sunday morning for the Crayon 301.

Price$5/Person

50/50 Raffle

Friday - Sunday, July 14-16, 2023
50/50 Raffle

Last year's winner took home more than $43,000 with just as much going to help kids in need throughout New England! Don’t miss your chance to win big this year with the third annual NASCAR weekend 50/50 Raffle. Tickets will be sold during Friday Night Dirt Duels at The Flat Track on Friday & at the NHMS display in the Fan Zone all day Saturday & through the end of stage two of Sunday’s Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series race. The winner of half of the jackpot will be announced during stage three of the Crayon 301. The other half goes directly to SCCNH.

Track Walk

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Track Walk

Start your day with a one-lap walk around “The Magic Mile” with your family & friends before your favorite NASCAR drivers take to the track to battle it out for a chance to land in victory lane!

Advance registration is required at SpeedwayCharities.org or at the NHMS booth in the Fan Zone. Registration link will be posted soon.

Adults$25/person
Kids (16 & under)Free with paid adult

Reser's Fine Foods Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Reser's Fine Foods Cornhole Tournament

The first place team wins two VIP suite seats for Sunday's Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series race, the second-place team wins a $500 gift card to Mohegan Sun & the top three teams get trophies. Check-in & practice will begin at 9 a.m. & the tournament will start promptly at 10 a.m.

Advance Registration$60/Two-Person Team
Day-Of Registration$75/Two-Person Team

Wicked Good Live Auction

Sunday, July 16, 2023 | Time TBD
Wicked Good Live Auction

Bid on a variety of unique NASCAR memorabilia from many of your favorite drivers during the Wicked Good Live Auction on "The Magic Mile" Entertainment Stage located just outside the infield tunnel. There will also be items from New England sports teams, local businesses & once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Friday at The Flat Track

Shot of Poison

Friday, July 14, 2023 | Approx. 9:15 p.m.
Shot of Poison

Shot of Poison – the world's only tribute to the 35th anniversary of the greatest rock & roll party band of all time – will hit The Flat Track stage after the Atlas Fireworks show & rock the night away!

Atlas Fireworks

Friday, July 14, 2023 | Approx. 9 p.m.
Atlas Fireworks

Once the final checkered flag flies for Friday Night Dirt Duels at The Flat Track, Atlas Fireworks will put on an amazing display of fireworks before Shot of Poison takes the stage!

Giant Games

Friday, July 14, 2023 | 4:30-9 p.m.
Giant Games

Have some wicked big inflatable fun at The Flat Track Friday night with giant pong, giant cornhole & a bounce house during Friday Night Dirt Duels!