New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise $207,507 during the Sept. 19-21 NASCAR Playoffs weekend event.
Speedway Children’s Charities
SCCNH hosted eight events over the course of race week, including an online auction, Laps for Charity, Sign the Track Wall Banner, Track Treasures Shop, 50/50 Raffle, Cornhole Tournament presented by Texas Roadhouse, Track Walk presented by LeMay Family Goodworks and Wicked Good Live Auction, plus presented a new opportunity: custom brick sales to create a walkway on NHMS property. These events helped SCCNH raise more than $150,000 for local children’s charities and groups, with more than $50,000 of that going to the winner of the 50/50 Raffle.
“The support from race fans was absolutely incredible this year,” said Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter Director and New Hampshire Motor Speedway Director of Marketing Danielle Cyr. “It’s been a goal since we started the 50/50 Raffle in 2021 to get the pot up to $100,000, and the fans come through in full force this year to make that happen. We can’t wait to distribute this money in December to nonprofits throughout the region to help further the work they do.”
Each December, SCCNH distributes grants to local nonprofit organizations in the region. In 2024, 36 grants were distributed totaling $120,000. Since its inception in 2009, SCCNH has distributed more than $2.1 million supporting nearly 1.5 million children across New England.
Race fans can continue to cement their legacy as a NHMS fan for years to come by purchasing an engraved brick that can be customized with names, family names or even a special message. A 4” x 8” brick is $200, and an 8” x 8” brick is $350 with proceeds directly benefitting children in need throughout New England. Once a collection of bricks has been sold, they’ll be used to build a beautiful walkway on NHMS property, which will be unveiled during NHMS’s 2026 NASCAR weekend.
For more information on Speedway Children’s Charities, including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please contact New Hampshire Chapter Director Danielle Cyr at [email protected].
Various Fundraising Groups
In addition to funds being raised for SCCNH, teams of motivated fundraising groups from New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts helped NHMS during NASCAR weekend to benefit various New England nonprofits, which included schools, civil and church groups as well as the New Hampshire Food Bank. From grandstand cleaning to landscaping, parking and concession stands, these volunteers help make the speedway look its best from the first green flag to the final checkered flag. In return for their volunteerism, NHMS donates to the nonprofit organization they represent. This year, 26 volunteer groups raised $57,062 during New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend to help their chosen nonprofits.
For information on volunteering during the Aug. 21-23, 2026 NASCAR weekend at NHMS to fundraise for your nonprofit, please contact Event Staffing Coordinator Deb O’Neil at [email protected].
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