01/04/2025
For 58 years, New England Dragway has been a cornerstone of the motorsports community—a safe, exciting place where racers, families, and fans come together. Founded in 1966 by local car clubs, the dragway was created to provide car enthusiasts of all kinds with a secure space to race and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
New England Dragway is owned by a large group of shareholders, many of whom are passionate racers themselves. Unlike most businesses, every dollar earned is reinvested into making the dragway a premier, nationally recognized facility. Over nearly six decades, shareholders have received just one modest dividend—highlighting their dedication to the sport and the community.
Throughout the last five years, we’ve been forced to cooperate with the Town of Epping’s increasing controls. Now, the town has recently proposed new bylaws that directly affect how the Dragway operates and go far beyond reasonable governance. As one of Epping’s largest and longest-standing taxpayers, employing nearly 100 seasonal workers, using only local business as subcontractors, and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, the dragway has been a vital part of the town’s economy. Yet, the Selectboard and Town Officials have chosen to overlook these contributions and are now attempting to exert control over how this longstanding business is operated.
We welcome racers, fans, and supporters to attend the public hearing. This is your chance to show the Town of Epping how much New England Dragway means—not just for its historical significance and its role in the community, but as a vital contributor to the local economy.
🗓 When: Monday, January 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Epping Town Hall - 157 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042
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‼️ We sincerely appreciate all the support on this post and in our community - New England Dragway fans are the BEST! We ask that you keep your comments kind and professional. To be abundantly clear - the town is NOT threatening to shut us down. In very simple and short terms, what they are doing is trying to dictate how we operate a private business. Specific issues will be discussed in much more depth at the public hearing by our legal team and NED Representatives. The meeting will be live streamed and we will share a link on Monday.