New Hampshire
NASCAR returns to New England, offering traditional giant lobster as prize
LOUDON, NH (WWLP) – The NASCAR Cup Series will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is also known as the Magic Mile. As we get ready for the next NASCAR weekend, here are four things to know about Loudon:
#1 New Hampshire is New England’s only NASCAR weekend
What’s more New England than lobster right? That’s exactly what the winner on Sunday gets.
General Manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway David McGrath said, “Loudon the Lobster is usually a 24-25 pound monster. And it is a unique, unique trophy. Probably the most unique in all of NASCAR.”
#2 The NASCAR Cup Series made its first visit to what has become known as “The Magic Mile” in 1993
The length of the track is 1.058 mi (1.703 km), making it just over a mile per lap.
“The Magic Mile goes back to the early owners of our speedway. They actually went to Disney World to learn about customer service and how to make sure people have a great experience at the Magic Mile,” said McGrath.
#3 Fan experience
There’s a full lineup of events from a Fan Zone to live music and fireworks. People are already camping out at the track enjoying the days leading up to the race including Saturday’s double header of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race followed by the Whelen Modified Tour Race.
“People are going to need some days off when they get home to rest because they are going to need it! They are going to have a lot of racing, a lot of energy,” said McGrath.
#4 New Hampshire is a flat track
The Loudon track’s corners feature a maximum banking of just seven degrees.
“Nobody just comes to NHMS and dominates our race. You really have to qualify well, position yourself well, have great pit strategy during the race,” said McGrath.
Race weekend in Loudon goes from Friday to Sunday.
New Hampshire
Nashua Police Respond To Trinity Drive Area For Report Of Gunfire
NASHUA, NH — A large police presence was reported by several people on Trinity Drive Friday night.
Sources said gunshots were fired in the area, and police set up a perimeter in the area. The Nashua police bearcat responded to the area. However, SWAT was not activated for the incident.
Nashua Police Sgt. John Cinelli said one person was taken in custody, and the initial investigation indicated the gunfire targeted no person. No one was injured, and there was no danger to the public.
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Police will be clearing the area after the investigation is complete.
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New Hampshire
Millions of dollars raised by candidates in New Hampshire governor's race
New Hampshire
Massachusetts couple indicted for illegally voting in New Hampshire
A Massachusetts couple is facing charges after investigators say they illegally voted in a trio of elections in New Hampshire in recent years.
A Merrimack County grand jury returned six indictments this week charging both Joshua Urovitch, 56, and Lisa Urovitch, 54, with three felony counts of wrongful voting, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella.
Formella said the indictments allege that the Urovitches voted multiple times in Concord, New Hampshire, despite living in Ashland, Massachusetts.
The Urovitches are accused of illegally voting in general elections in November 2020 and November 2022, as well as a Concord School District Election in November 2022.
An arraignment date for the Urovitches is set for Oct. 7 in Merrimack County Superior Court.
There were no additional details available.
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