The New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon is set to host a rare doubleheader weekend for NASCAR’s top two divisions, with the Cup Series taking the green flag on Sunday, August 23, and the Craftsman Truck Series following a day earlier on Saturday, August 22.
A packed schedule on the New England oval
The Truck Series will run 175 laps on the 1.058‑mile circuit, a distance that tests both endurance and strategy, and will be televised on FS1, with additional coverage on NRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
The following day, the Cup Series will complete 301 laps, covering roughly 317 miles, and will be broadcast on USA, PRN and the same Sirius XM channel, with 36 drivers entered and no open teams announced, adding a layer of intrigue to the lineup.
Betting markets and opening odds
Early odds released by The Racing Experts list Ryan Blaney at +350, Christopher Bell at +425, and a host of other front‑runners, including Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs and others, reflecting the competitive depth of the field.
In the Truck Series, notable entries include Gavan Boschele in the No. 1, Luke Baldwin in the No. 2 and John Hunter Nemechek in the No. 5, while five drivers are expected to be absent, creating additional uncertainty for fantasy line‑ups.
Broadcast details and stakes
Both races will be streamed across multiple platforms, ensuring that viewers can follow the action on traditional television as well as on digital radio channels, while the Cup Series event carries extra championship implications as the season heads into its final stretch.
Fans can also look forward to seeing last year’s winners, Ryan Blaney in the Cup Series and Corey Heim in the Truck Series, attempt to defend their titles on a track where they have already proven their skill.