New Hampshire Motor Speedway Country Concert Challenged In Court

LOUDON, NH — Officials in Loudon signed off on a three-day country music festival next year at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway after the state learned it was losing a high-profile NASCAR race to Las Vegas. But neighbors are trying to kill the event, citing a 1989 agreement.

Several people who live near the track have gone to court to block the festival, saying a previous agreement bars the track from hosting concerts that aren't tied to racing events.

Jim Snyder, whose farm is near the Speedway, said in a news release in exchange for provisions that limited noise and controlled traffic, neighbors agreed to stop opposing the Speedway's expansion plans.

Speedway General Manager David McGrath said the organization was reviewing the petition.

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