The NASCAR Cup Series rolled into New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Dollar Tree 301, and the qualifying session delivered a surprise twist as Tyler Reddick claimed the pole with a blistering lap of 29.054 seconds, averaging 131.094 mph.
Close behind, Josh Berry posted a time of 29.069 seconds, just 0.015 seconds slower, ensuring a tightly contested front row that set the stage for a fierce race.
A Tight Battle for the Front Row
William Byron followed in third, while Denny Hamlin secured fourth, with the top four separated by a mere 0.027 seconds, underscoring the razor‑thin margins that defined the session.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed fifth, and the top ten also featured Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and Alex Bowman, each vying for optimal starting positions.
Mid‑pack qualifiers such as Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski will need to navigate traffic, while Chase Elliott’s 29th‑place start presents a steep climb for the defending champion.
The race itself is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on USA Network and HBO Max, and consists of 301 laps on the 1.058‑mile oval, promising a marathon of strategy and speed.