
Preece Eyes Crucial Points at New Hampshire and Daytona to Close Gap in NASCAR Chase
Ryan Preece must capture stage points at New Hampshire and Daytona to narrow the gap with Shane Van Gisbergen and stay alive in the championship.
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Ryan Preece must capture stage points at New Hampshire and Daytona to narrow the gap with Shane Van Gisbergen and stay alive in the championship.
NASCAR announced that the Truck Series will race at Bowman Gray Stadium on August 20, 2027, reviving the iconic venue after a 56‑year hiatus and positioning it as the shortest track to host a points‑paying event in modern NASCAR history.

Ryan Preece battles for the final Chase spot at New Hampshire, relying on hometown ties, track experience and a quirky lobster trophy.

With two races left, the New England driver leans on local ties and familiar crew while rivals jockey for position.

Jonathan McKennedy won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 after a rain‑affected race featuring multiple cautions and a strategic final‑lap move.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Tyler Reddick and Josh Berry lead the front row for the Dollar Tree 301 as the regular season nears its end, with championship points tightening ahead of the final two races.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.

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.

Multiple Whelen Modified Tour competitors reported left‑rear tire blistering during practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, prompting criticism of American Racer's tire performance and raising questions about race‑day reliability.

The upcoming Mohegan Sun 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22 will mark the 12th race of the season and the 78th running of the event since 1990, featuring Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik’s eight victories and a tight points battle between Patrick Emerling and Austin Beers.

Austin Beers will lead the field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after posting a 29.924-second lap, with Eric Goodale and Tyler Rypkema following. Practice was topped by Jonathan McKennedy, and the event forms part of the 2026 NASCAR Modified series.

Ryan Preece reflects on two high‑speed crashes at Daytona, describing the physical toll, emotional stakes, and his advocacy for better safety standards.