Jake Strong of Concord warms up around the short oval at Hoit Road Marsch in Concord on Saturday, February 3, 2017. Strong is heading to the U.S. Navy on February 13th and wanted to get in some racing against friends before he headed out.
Jake Strong of Concord warms up around the short oval at Hoit Road Marsch in Concord on Saturday, February 3, 2017. Strong is heading to the U.S. Navy on February 13th and wanted to get in some racing against friends before he headed out. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

A group of motorcycle enthusiasts gathers on Saturdays at Hoit Road Marsh in Concord to race one another. Tracks are laid out by snowplows, and the motorcycles are fitted with studded tires to grip the icy track.