Ryan Blaney captured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading 115 of the 301 laps and edging Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds.
A pivotal pit stop
During a caution period, Blaney’s No. 12 Ford suffered a lug‑nut failure, forcing the crew to execute an aggressive tire change. The decision to fit two right‑side tires proved decisive, allowing Blaney to reclaim the lead.
The crew’s quick thinking turned a potential setback into a strategic advantage, positioning Blaney to control the final stage of the race.
Tire strategy and the final laps
The event began on wet‑weather tires, but as the track dried the teams switched to slick compounds after roughly 40 laps. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five, while Josh Berry secured a season‑best third place.
Ryan Preece finished ninth, preserving his position in the Chase, while Shane van Gisbergen placed 20th, keeping the final spot for the title run.
Looking ahead to Daytona
The NASCAR Cup Series regular season will conclude with a 160‑lap race at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, setting the stage for the championship showdown.