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After a dramatic finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, veteran Denny Hamlin secured the regular‑season championship while the Chase picture tightened, setting the stage for a final showdown at Daytona.
Ryan Blaney overcame an early pit‑road error to lead 115 laps and win the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Bubba Wallace finished second and Josh Berry third.
Ryan Blaney led 115 laps and out‑finished Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds after a critical tire change, marking his 20th career victory and third of the season. The race highlighted strategic adjustments by crew chief Jonathan Hassler and featured strong performances from Josh Berry and others, with the championship battle now shifting to Daytona on August 29.
Ryan Blaney clinches his second straight NASCAR Cup Series victory at New Hampshire, overcoming a pit‑stop mishap to edge Bubba Wallace by less than a second.
A rain‑delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway culminated in Ryan Blaney's third victory of the year, while the results now pivot to the upcoming Daytona playoff finale.
Ryan Blaney wins his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire, overcoming a pit stop mishap to finish ahead of Bubba Wallace as the season heads to Daytona.
The NASCAR Cup Series is entering its most critical stretch, with the playoff picture tightening after the latest race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The final Chase spot remains up for grabs as the series heads toward the historic Daytona International Speedway.
Ryan Blaney secured his second consecutive Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026, after overcoming a pit stop mishap, while the championship battle prepares for its climax at Daytona.
Tyler Reddick captured pole position with a lap of 29.054 seconds, while Josh Berry qualified second. The race will be broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max and SiriusXM.
The Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23 will decide the last spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, featuring pole‑sitter Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry’s bid for a fourth straight top‑10, and a crowded chase battle.
The 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will crown the last regular‑season points before the Chase, featuring a deep driver field, a pole‑position battle and extensive broadcast coverage.
Trackhouse Racing’s owner Justin Marks stands by Carson Hocevar’s controversial on‑track behavior, arguing that a polarizing driver can energize the sport, even as the team grapples with expiring contracts and performance concerns.
Shane Van Gisbergen sits on the playoff fringe, trailing Ryan Preece and Ross Chastain, and will rely on a points‑focused approach while preparing for the unpredictable Daytona finale.
Christopher Bell aims to capture his first Cup Series title at New Hampshire, where his recent wins and strong practice performance have put him in contention, while teammate Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano trade jokes about the iconic lobster trophy and rookie Connor Zilisch prepares for a 2028 debut.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.
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.
Ross Chastain’s emotional reaction to Justin Marks’ purchase of Chip Ganassi Racing revealed a career at a crossroads, but the subsequent partnership with Trackhouse Racing offered a tentative path forward amid lingering uncertainty.
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.
A federal raid on DC Solar in late 2018 stripped Ross Chastain of his primary sponsor, yet the driver fought through the fallout to secure a Cup Series seat and later a fresh start with Trackhouse Racing.
Ross Chastain broke his usual reserve on a podcast to criticize Trackhouse Racing’s winless 2026 campaign, a 63‑point deficit threatening his championship hopes, while recent finishes offer a narrow path to qualification.
Trackhouse Racing’s chief executive Justin Marks says the team will not shrink to two cars despite Connor Zilisch’s departure and expiring contracts, arguing that a three‑car lineup is vital for sponsor relationships and playoff ambitions.
In a candid interview, Ross Chastain details the shock of Justin Marks' abrupt departure from his team, describing the emotional meltdown that followed and the broader implications for driver relationships in motorsports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. proposes leasing the third NASCAR charter to cut costs, but team owner Justin Marks argues the three‑car lineup is essential for Chevrolet backing and future growth.
The 2026 NASCAR qualifying order for New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been released, featuring top performers in both the Cup and Truck Series.