Putting Petty into contention Sep 19, 2008
But Labonte finished 13th and McCumbee crashed out in 42nd place in Sunday's race at the New Hampshire track. "Thirteenth isn't what we want," Loomis said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Loomis working on reviving Petty into contender Sep 18, 2008
But Labonte finished 13th and McCumbee crashed out in 42nd place in Sunday's race at the New Hampshire track. "Thirteenth isn't what we want,'' Loomis said. "We're not going to quit until we find Victory Lane. (MSNBC -- Sports)
American race walker earns spot on 4th try Jul 23, 2008
"She's the best athlete I've ever coached," said her coach Robert Hoppler, a University of New Hampshire track coach. "Her strength is her mental toughness.". (Concord Monitor)
Montoya penalized for run-in with Busch Jun 30, 2008
He added, "Hopefully, this is just a sign of things to come.''---BIG PLANS: Bruton Smith, whose Speedway Motorsports Inc., bought the New Hampshire track last fall for $340 million, is still working on plans for the future of the facility.But, while SMI also recently bought Kentucky Speedway and Smith has repeatedly said he wants to get at least one Cup date for that track, SMI's chairman said Sunday he has no plans to move either of the NHMS Cup dates."Somewhere, as I gaze into my crystal ball,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR May 30, 2008
Just take this recent example: in 1996 he purchased North Wilkesboro Speedway with former New Hampshire track owner Bob Bahre, with the sole intention of stripping its two Cup race dates. It didn't take long for them to succeed: by '97 Bahre's New Hampshire track got itself a second race, while the other date went to Smith's new 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
New track GM insists both Loudon dates are safe Nov 14, 2007
Ever since Smith announced Nov. 2 he was purchasing the New Hampshire track from Bob and Gary Bahre for $340 million, the latter question has had race fans in New England fearful that Smith might strip the track of one or both of its Cup dates, which have produced 26 consecutive sellouts in Loudon. In one of his first acts as New Hampshire's new head honcho, the 46-year-old Gappens said last night by phone from Charlotte, N.C., "I promise you I didn't take the job to give anything we have... (Boston Globe)
O. Burton Smith buys New Hampshire track for $340 million, renames it New Hampshire Motor Speedway Nov 3, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Price for N.H. oval: $340m. (Boston Globe)
Smith: no plans to move races `at this time' Nov 3, 2007
With the purchase of the New Hampshire track comes two Nextel Cup dates. NASCAR said there would be no changes on the 2008 season schedule that was released last month. (Concord Monitor)
Smith buys New Hampshire track, could move race Nov 3, 2007
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Smith acquiring New Hampshire track for $340 million, no plans to move races 'at this time' Nov 3, 2007
Smith acquiring New Hampshire track for $340 million, no plans to move races 'at this time ... With the purchase of the New Hampshire track comes two Nextel Cup dates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Curlin will produce a new kind of payday Nov 3, 2007
Speedway Motorsports chairman Bruton Smith confirmed he has agreed to buy the New Hampshire track for $340 million from 80-year-old independent owner Bob Bahre in a deal that should be completed early next year. There is widespread speculation that Smith will move one of the races from New Hampshire, possibly the Chase for the Nextel Cup race, to Las Vegas as early as 2009. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sale of New Hampshire track expected Nov 2, 2007
SMI chairman's `major announcement' expected to be purchase of New Hampshire track - Wire Services - Motors - MSNBC.com ... SMI chairman's `major announcement' expected to be purchase of New Hampshire track ... The Boston Globe first reported Thursday that Smith had entered into an agreement to purchase the New Hampshire track, New England's largest sports venue. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith goes shopping again Nov 2, 2007
Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage would say only that Smith would make a "major announcement."The Boston Globe first reported Thursday that Smith had agreed to purchase the New Hampshire track, New England's largest sports venue ... Bob Bahre, 80, this year discussed selling the New Hampshire track to Boston Red Sox owner John Henry ... Smith's acquisition of the New Hampshire track could eventually lead to a second NASCAR date and a spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup schedule for... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kentucky Speedway may buy New Hampshire track Sep 18, 2007
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Edwards to start the Chase in style Sep 13, 2007
Roush Fenway Racing driver rates edge at New Hampshire track. Carl Edwards has confidence and momentum going for him in Sunday's race at New Hampshire International Speedway -- the first event in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, writes Johnny Benson of msnbc. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Sep 13, 2007
" Etc.: Stremme has been in the news lately, but it has not been the kind of news that he was hoping to hear. There were numerous reports last week that Stremme would be replaced by IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti at the end of the 2007 season. No. 01 Chevrolet, DEI This week: Martin will take the week off and let rookie handle the driving duties at New Hampshire. Smith finished 32nd in the July event at NHIS. "There's a little comfort knowing that I've had experience at the New Hampshire... (USA Today -- Sports)
Test of time Jul 29, 2007
Gleeson, who ran but mostly played soccer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was the runner-up at the Stratham Fair race the past two years to University of New Hampshire track and field coach Casey Carroll. Lindquist, a 40-year-old from Kittery, Maine, finished third last year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Benson: Hamlin's the man at Magic Mile Jul 1, 2007
Sophomore Cup driver rates edge on the field at New Hampshire track. Doug Pensinger / Getty ImagesDenny Hamlin rates the nod as the favorite in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at New Hampshire International Speedway for several reasons including the success he's had with the Car of Tomorrow, writes Johnny Benson of MSNBC.com. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeff Gordon still holds the top spot, but the Shrub is making a huge charge. Jun 28, 2007
Hamlin is on the rise after his 10th-place finish at Infineon last Sunday, because the result sets him up perfectly for a New Hampshire track that is right in his wheelhouse. He was sixth and fourth there a year ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wildcat Notes: Track Team Mar 27, 2007
Proceeds benefit the University of New Hampshire Track and Field/Cross Country programs. The format is a four-player scramble with a shotgun start beginning at 8:30 a.m. Players may enter as either a team or an individual. (The New Hampshire, NH)
