This season-opening event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, May 4). In addition to the show field of fantastic cars and motorcycles of all eras and types, there will be a Youth Zone featuring a Valve Cover Race, RC Racing, Jr. Dragster, Midget Car, Soap Box Derby and more all for the kids to experience! Just $5.00 for spectators. An onsite food truck will be available and a 50/50 raffle. 

If you plan to bring a vehicle, please call or email in advance (603) 783-0183 or NERmuseum@gmail.com. A $20 entry fee per show vehicle supports the museum and includes two tickets for museum admission on the day of the event. Please bring cash for payment.

Event Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Participant arrival & vehicle staging

• 9:00 AM: Open to the Public

• 12:00 PM: Traditional “Start Your Engines” command

• 1:30 PM: Awards presentation, sponsored by Autopac Gallery

• Jim Martel Trophy to be awarded for Best of Show 
• Mary Lima Best Appearing Modified
• Best Appearing Open Wheel Race Car
• Best Appearing Stock Car Race Car
• Best Appearing Drag Race Car
• Best Appearing Race Motorcycle
• Best Appearing Road Race Car
• New in 2025: Best Display

The event is a fundraiser for the museum which is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization. The museum will be open to the public from 9am to 4pm the day of the event. General admission to the museum is $15.00, kids 12 and under free. The New England Racing Museum is the largest motor racing museum in New England and displays 30+ regionally historic race cars and motorcycles.