Looks Like It Could Be Another Busch Bash in Victory Lane

July 12, Loudon, NH--- Why would anyone ever bet against NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch? Even the most ardent fans of other drivers have to admit Busch is looking like a serious contender for unseating Jimmie Johnson's historic run of Championship seasons.

Busch dominated the inaugural race at Kentucky Speedway this past weekend, winning the Quaker State 400 the old fashioned way: he got out front early and simply stayed there.
With Busch's third victory of the season, the No.18 M&Ms Toyota now leads the pack. Busch sprinted to the Cup lead and it's going to take some unexpected bad luck for that to change this weekend.

Busch is very comfortable at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He has won the last two NASCAR Nationwide Series races at "The Magic Mile" and he also has won the last two NHMS Camping World Truck Series races.

He last won a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire in 2006. But, the Sprint Cup Series points leading driver likely won't accept waiting long to win his 100th career NASCAR race.

"New Hampshire is a fun track for me," said Busch. "In order to do well there, you need a car that works on all the different kinds of asphalt the tracks seem to be putting down. You need a car that has a lot of side bite in the rear and front grip to turn easier. At New Hampshire, it seems like I've always been loose into the corner and tight in the center, which is hard to fix, sometimes. I think the team that can fix that the best will have the best car. Even though I won a Cup race there earlier in my career, my first two years with Joe Gibbs Racing, I really struggled there in the Cup car. Dave Rogers has done a great job with our cars there and our results have improved. I'm hoping we can get to Victory Lane there with our Interstate Batteries Camry in July."

Tickets are still available for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend which includes: the NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100. To purchase tickets call the NHMS ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit www.nhms.com.

Action-packed Thursday Kick Starts the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Weekend

July 11, Loudon, NH--- The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers may not hit the track until Friday, but Thursday the off-track action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is jam-packed with excitement.

At 10:30 a.m., the new state-of-the-art Panasonic scoreboard will be unveiled for the first time with three 32-foot-by-18-foot Panasonic TV screens. The screens provide an impressive view of all the race action and instant replays. Below the video boards will be a scrolling leaderboard with color graphics that gives fans running positions and lap times for all 43 drivers, along with interesting race statistics and event information.

The WOKQ FanFest kicks off at 5 until 10 p.m. This seasons FanFest features county duo Steel Magnolia singing hit songs like; "Keep on Lovin' You", "Just by Being You (Halo and Wings)" and their current single "Last Night Again." New England native and New Hampshire Motor Speedway winner Joey Logano will also sign autographs beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the FanFest stage.

During FanFest, make sure to check out the new Lite Lobster Lounge. This New England-themed watering hole is sponsored by Miller Lite and features food, beverage and entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. A great gathering place for family, friends and fun, the Lite Lobster Lounge will be located in the Broadway Midway.

This fan celebration is free for all fans and includes admission to all of Thursday's exciting events at the speedway. The festivities include qualifying and practice sessions for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100 races, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series hauler parade and much more.

Tickets are still available for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend. To purchase them please call the NHMS ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or by visiting www.nhms.com.

Get Revved up New Hampshire: It's Race Week

July 11, Loudon, NJ--- Race week at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has finally arrived, which means NASCAR is making its way to New England.

Not only will there be plenty of on-track action, the excitement off-track continues from dusk until dawn.

Thursday, race fans can get their first taste of the action with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East practice and qualifying for the New England 125 and F.W. Webb 100 practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. WOKQ's FanFest wraps up the day with a performance from country duo Steel Magnolia, an autograph session with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star and Connecticut native Joey Logano and much more, all for free.

On Friday, FansFirst Pole Day will feature NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying and practice and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 race.

Race fans can enjoy two races for the price of one on Saturday, as the mighty Whelen Modified Tour bump-and-draft around "The Magic Mile" oval in the F.W. Webb 100. Immediately following the modifieds, stick around to see if Kyle Busch can make it three in a row at NHMS in the NASCAR Nationwide Series' New England 200.

On Sunday, the stars and cars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will go the extra mile racing for the checkered flag and Loudon the lobster.

Check www.nmhs.com for the complete up-to-date race week news.

Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend start at just $39. That is just 13-cents a lap. Purchase them now by calling the New Hampshire Motor Speedway ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit www.nhms.com.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stars Pulling Double Duty at NHMS

June 6, Loudon, NH--- When the stars of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series race into New Hampshire Motor Speedway next weekend there is a good chance they may not just visit Victory Lane during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200 on Saturday, July 16, will feature some of NASCAR's best Sprint Cup Series drivers. Those scheduled to pull double duty include; Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards and Kasey Kahne.

Although the Nationwide Series is a developmental program for the drivers of tomorrow, it gives the Sprint Cup Series regulars of today an opportunity to sharpen their racing skills and simply have some fun without all of the Sunday business.

Kyle Busch dominated the New England 200 last year becoming the first ever repeat winner in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at NHMS.

Keselowski, Logano, Harvick and Busch all have started on the pole position during the Saturday 200-lap event at "The Magic Mile."

New Hampshire Motor Speedway has seen Sprint Cup regulars take the checkered flag for the past seven NASCAR Nationwide Series races.

The July NASCAR weekend features an action-packed schedule that includes the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301, the NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100. To purchase tickets call the NHMS ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or by visiting www.nhms.com.

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