
Preece Eyes Final Chase Spot with New England Roots
Ryan Preece, a New England‑born driver, is battling for the last playoff spot while his family‑run team leans on local crew members and a historic track tradition.
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Ryan Preece, a New England‑born driver, is battling for the last playoff spot while his family‑run team leans on local crew members and a historic track tradition.

With two races left and a 50‑point deficit, Ryan Preece is counting on his deep ties to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a family‑owned crew and the backing of local fans to clinch the final Chase spot.

With two races left and a 50‑point deficit, Ryan Preece heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway hoping to clinch the last playoff berth amid family‑run team support and a lobster trophy tradition.

Tyler Reddick secured pole position after a frustrating practice, Josh Berry missed his first career pole by a whisker, and a packed field of veterans and newcomers line up for the upcoming race.
Tyler Reddick and Josh Berry will start first and second at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the Dollar Tree 301, the 25th race of the season, as the championship battle tightens ahead of the Daytona finale.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.

The historic Richmond Raceway drew a full house for the Cook Out 400, where Joey Logano claimed his second seasonal win, while the venue celebrated eight decades of motorsport and announced its role as the 2027 playoff cutoff.

Ryan Preece aims for a win on his native track while Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and others battle for the last playoff berth at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Christopher Bell enters as the odds-on favorite, but Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric loom as dark‑horse threats in a race that could reshape the playoff picture.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase introduces a revamped points system that rewards consistency, with two races left before the postseason begins at Darlington on September 6. Leaders like Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney are leveraging the new format while several drivers battle for final spots.

The 16th annual Cook Out Catwalk for Causes will be held on October 6, 2026, in Concord, NC, featuring children’s catwalk performances, live auctions and a concert by Chris Lane, with proceeds supporting a suite of children‑focused charities.

On October 6, Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte will host the Cook Out Catwalk for Causes, where NASCAR and NFL athletes will join forces to raise millions for children’s foundations, continuing a tradition that has already generated over $79 million in grants.

Predictions favor Joey Logano for pole, Christopher Bell for Stage 1, Ryan Blaney for Stage 2, and Denny Hamlin for the regular‑season title, while Bubba Wallace faces a DNF risk.

The 2026 season will mark the first ever Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with odds already shaping around top drivers and surprising long‑shot contenders.

NASCAR’s penultimate race at New Hampshire’s 1.058‑mile oval will test drivers’ skill and strategy as rain‑threatened conditions and tight banking loom over a crucial stage for the Chase.

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the 25th race of the season, featuring a packed schedule, a tight championship battle, and a full field of 36 drivers.

The Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway marks the last regular‑season race before the Chase, featuring a tightly contested schedule and recent momentum shifts among the series’ top drivers.

A warning from veteran driver Kevin Harvick during a 2021 practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway threatened to derail Joey Logano's championship aspirations, highlighting the intense pressures of NASCAR competition.

Betting markets open for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, highlighting favorites, recent performances, and the stakes for longshots.

NASCAR’s New Hampshire weekend features back‑to‑back Truck and Cup Series races, broadcast details, and playoff implications as the season heads toward Daytona.

Joey Logano’s victory at Richmond Raceway lifts him to ninth in the standings, reigniting debates over the playoff system and sparking a personal motivation campaign.

Joey Logano’s win at Richmond propelled him from 20th to ninth in the Cup Series standings, while Austin Cindric’s third‑place run marked a breakthrough after a prolonged slump. The performance underscores Team Penske’s strength on short tracks and sets the stage for a tighter playoff battle.

With five of the last six Cup races at New Hampshire won from a top‑five start and Stage‑1 winners repeating, the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 promises a decisive battle for playoff spots. Denny Hamlin leads the regular‑season standings, while Toyota’s recent dominance and Ford’s 2025 resurgence set the stage for a showdown between Penske, Logano, Blaney and rising challengers.

The upcoming NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway promises thrilling competition, driver appearances and community initiatives.