Experience the Thrill: Your Comprehensive Guide to New Hampshire's NASCAR Weekend!
Approaching the Climax: The Penultimate Regular Season Round
NASCAR is making its way to New England for what promises to be an exhilarating 25th round of the 26-race regular season. The stakes are incredibly high as teams and drivers push to secure their positions before the championship battle intensifies.
Recent Victories and Championship Standings
Ryan Blaney, the previous year's victor at New Hampshire for Team Penske, will be looking to defend his title. Meanwhile, his teammate Joey Logano is coming off a recent triumph at Richmond. Denny Hamlin currently holds a commanding lead in the championship standings, with a significant 115-point advantage over Blaney. The battle for playoff berths is tight, with Shane van Gisbergen clinging to a crucial spot, 50 points ahead of Ryan Preece.
Your Essential Guide to the New Hampshire Race Weekend
For all racing enthusiasts, this article serves as your go-to resource for everything happening at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It provides detailed insights into the weekend's events, broadcast details, and a complete roster of all competitors.
Friday's Track Action: Kicking Off the Racing Spectacle
The weekend's activities begin on Friday, August 21st, with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Drivers will hit the track for practice sessions starting at 4:00 PM EST, followed by qualifying rounds at 5:05 PM EST. Please note that broadcast details for these sessions are currently unavailable.
Saturday's Thrills: Practice, Qualifying, and Race Events
Saturday, August 22nd, will feature a full day of racing excitement. The NASCAR Cup Series will have its practice session at 10:30 AM EST, followed by qualifying at 11:35 AM EST, both broadcast on TruTV and HBO Max. Later in the day, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, spanning 175 laps, will commence at 1:30 PM EST on FOX SPORTS 1. The NASCAR Whelen Modified race, a 100-lap sprint, will follow at 4:30 PM EST, available on FLORACING.
Sunday's Main Event: The NASCAR Cup Series Race
The pinnacle of the weekend arrives on Sunday, August 23rd, with the NASCAR Cup Series race. The pre-race show kicks off at 2:30 PM EST on USA, leading up to the green flag drop at 3:10 PM EST. This 301-lap main event will also be broadcast on USA, with international viewing options available through TSN (Canada) and NASCAR's official international viewing guide. Tune in to PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio for live radio coverage.
Key Details for the NASCAR Cup Series Race at Richmond
The main event, scheduled for Sunday, August 23rd, will have its television broadcast beginning at 2:30 PM EST. The green flag will signal the start of the 301-lap race at 3:10 PM EST. The race will be divided into three stages: 70 laps, 115 laps, and a final 116 laps. Teams will have 8 sets of tires at their disposal. Viewers in the USA can watch on USA, while Canadian audiences can tune into TSN. Other international options are available on NASCAR.com. Radio coverage will be provided by PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Full Roster: Drivers and Teams Competing at New Hampshire
A total of 36 drivers are confirmed to compete at New Hampshire, with no open entries. Notably, Legacy Motor Club's John Hunter Nemechek will be racing the No. 40 car exclusively for this weekend. The detailed entry list includes top drivers from various teams such as Trackhouse Racing, Team Penske, Richard Childress Racing, Front Row Motorsports, Hendrick Motorsports, RFK Racing, Spire Motorsports, Kaulig Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, 23XI Racing, Haas Factory Team, and Rick Ware Racing, driving Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota vehicles.