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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.
Denny Hamlin aims to lock in the top seed at the Dollar Tree 301, while Team Penske’s Logano and Blaney lead the pack and Ryan Preece fights for the final Chase spot.
Ryan Preece battles for the final Chase spot at New Hampshire, relying on hometown ties, track experience and a quirky lobster trophy.
Tyler Reddick secured pole position with a 29.054‑second lap at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Josh Berry qualified second in a tightly contested front row.
Bell, Blaney and Preece battle for playoff positioning at New Hampshire, where precision, momentum and a revamped points system will shape the season’s final stretch.
With two races left in the regular season, Ryan Preece is betting on his deep ties to New Hampshire Motor Speedway and a crew of local nicknames to secure the last Chase position.
Ryan Preece, a New England native, fights for the last Chase berth at New Hampshire, drawing on hometown tradition and family‑run team support
Ryan Preece, a Connecticut native, is fighting for the last spot in the NASCAR Chase, using his deep roots in New England and a strong local support crew to contend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Team Penske looks to extend its recent dominance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with defending champion Ryan Blaney among the contenders for the 301‑lap Dollar Tree 301.
Tyler Reddick will lead the field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after capturing the pole position in Saturday's qualifying session, edging out Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds with a lap speed of 131.094 mph.
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.
With two races left, Ryan Preece sits 50 points behind Shane van Gisbergen in the chase for the championship, drawing on deep New England connections, a family‑owned team and a track record that includes a Modified Series win at New Hampshire.
NASCAR moved the start time of the Dollar Tree 301 to 2 p.m. ET to avoid a storm at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, adding urgency to the penultimate race before the Chase.
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.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.
The upcoming Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will determine critical Chase positions, with Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe among the favorites.
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.
NASCAR moved the Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to a 2 PM ET start on Sunday, opening gates earlier for fans. The event aired on USA Network, with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM. Ryan Blaney won after a decisive late pass on Josh Berry.