New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Yes, NASCAR fans in the Northeast do exist, and they have their own track to prove it: the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Opened in 1990, the track hosts around 10 NASCAR races per year, a handful of smaller privately-sponsored competitions, and a few assorted non-racing events like antique car exhibitions and an annual Christmas light show.

The colossal arena can hold a mass of 105,491 fans, making it the largest sporting venue in the Northeast. Race fans at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway can buy snacks and beer within the arena, or can eat outside food in the parking lot while tailgating.

While only an hour and a half away from Boston, the drive on race day can be bumper to bumper, so guests with RVs or campers can opt to take advantage of the venue’s pro-camping policy, and arrive early. For diehard fans from Boston and all of greater New England, New Hampshire Motor Speedway offers a piece of the NASCAR action close to home.