The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is set to return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Saturday for a doubleheader weekend that pairs the Team EJP 175 with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Mohegan Sun 100, giving fans two distinct racing experiences on the same historic oval.
A Weekend of Speed and Spectacle
Beyond the engines, the event transforms the speedway’s infield into a festival of sound and color, with live concerts, fireworks displays and manufacturer showcases that turn the track into a weekend getaway for families and die‑hard supporters alike.
Among the drivers generating buzz, Gio Ruggiero arrives after scoring his first NCTS victory at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2024 and climbing to fifth in the championship standings, while Canadian standout Cole Butcher makes his New Hampshire debut, expected to draw a wave of supporters from the Maritimes.
Veteran Stewart Friesen, who has been sidelined by injury since 2017, will also take the green flag, marking his first NCTS start at the 1.058‑mile venue and reuniting with his Halmar Friesen Racing team, a partnership that adds a local flavor to the competition.
The Saturday doubleheader serves as a prelude to Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series race, promising a full slate of on‑track action that will keep the region’s passionate crowd engaged from start to finish.