CONCORD, NH – NASCAR legend Mark Martin sped away from Governor Kelly Ayotte in a simulated race in support of New Hampshire public education on Sunday, August 23, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Ahead of New England's NASCAR Cup Series event, the Dollar Tree 301, Martin and Governor Ayotte were randomly assigned to represent Groveton High School and Somersworth High School, respectively, in a virtual race, with the winning driver's school receiving $5,000. While Martin won the race for Groveton High School, the New Hampshire Lottery surprised Somersworth High School by awarding them $5,000 as well.
"What a great day at the track supporting public education! It's not every day you get to watch our governor go head-to-head behind the virtual wheel against a NASCAR legend," said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. "Better yet, we got to give away $5,000 to two deserving New Hampshire public schools – Groveton and Somersworth high schools. There's no better way to celebrate our commitment to public education than by putting on events like these and giving money back to the students, teachers and schools of our great state."
The New Hampshire Lottery hosted this special race day event in partnership with the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on the Cracker Barrel Stage just outside the infield tunnel. Groveton High School and Somersworth High School were each chosen from more than 600 entries in a New Hampshire Lottery Facebook contest earlier this summer. The New Hampshire Lottery presented $5,000 checks to Patricia "Patty" Brown, Executive Director, SAU 58, representing Groveton High School, and Michael Blouin, Principal, Somersworth High School.
About New Hampshire Lottery
Since 1964, the New Hampshire Lottery has contributed more than $3 billion and counting to education in New Hampshire. For the past 62 years, the New Hampshire Lottery has recorded more than $10 billion in lottery sales and other earnings, with nearly $7 billion paid in prizes and other cost of sales.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission, located at 14 Integra Drive in Concord, currently manages all lottery operations in the state, including scratch games, New Hampshire Powerball®, New Hampshire Mega Millions®, Tri-State Megabucks℠, Tri-State Pick3®/Pick4® Daily Numbers games, Gimme 5, Fast Play games, Lucky For Life®, KENO 603℠, and iLottery. The New Hampshire Lottery also regulates charitable gaming, including Bingo, Lucky 7, and Games of Chance, along with simulcast racing, fantasy sports, and sports wagering.
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