CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The state Supreme Court has affirmed that the New Hampshire Motor Speedway can hold a planned country music festival on its grounds, rejecting concerns about potential noise raised by people who live near the track.
The neighbors cited a 1989 agreement that prohibits the Loudon track from hosting concerts that aren’t tied to racing events. But a judge in 2018 found that property bought after 1989 and zoned for concerts and outdoor events isn’t part of the agreement. The Supreme Court affirmed that ruling on Feb. 21 and the decision was released on Monday.
Loudon officials granted permission for the three-day concert to be held later this year. The plans were approved after the speedway learned it was losing the September top-tier NASCAR race to Las Vegas.
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This story has been corrected to show that a judge ruled for the speedway in 2018, not 2017.
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