NASCAR moves New Hampshire Cup race start time to 2pm EST
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
NASCAR has rescheduled the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to start at 2pm EST due to the threat of inclement weather. The race will begin an hour earlier than originally planned. Fans can expect an updated schedule for race day with activities starting early in the morning. Goodyear's wet-weather tires remain on hand, as they were utilized in a previous race at this venue in 2024. The New Hampshire race is critical as it is the penultimate event before the 16-driver Chase field is determined next weekend.
- •Race starts at 2pm EST on August 23, 2026.
- •Goodyear has wet-weather tires available for potential rain.
- •Updated race day schedule released for fans.
- •New Hampshire race is crucial for playoff qualification.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Pushes Up New Hampshire Race by One Hour Due to Weather Threat
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR moves up start time for New Hampshire Cup race due to weather threat
- 7:56 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR moves up start time for New Hampshire Cup race due to weather threat
"In reaction to the threat of inclement weather, NASCAR has announced plans to move up the start time for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday. The Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will start an hour earlier than originally scheduled, now planned for 2pm EST. Goodyear does have wet-weather tires, which were used at NHMS in 2024. There has been no change to the schedule for Saturday. The ...Keep reading
"NASCAR has moved the start time for the Cup Series race up one hour. The change is due to possible rain in the forecast on Sunday.
"The NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will take place at 2pm EST
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:16 PMNASCAR Pushes Up New Hampshire Race by One Hour Due to Weather Threat
NASCAR has moved the start time for the Cup Series race up one hour. The change is due to possible rain in the forecast on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:56 PMNASCAR moves up start time for New Hampshire Cup race due to weather threat
The NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will take place at 2pm EST
- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 7:56 PMNASCAR moves up start time for New Hampshire Cup race due to weather threat
In reaction to the threat of inclement weather, NASCAR has announced plans to move up the start time for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday. The Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will start an hour earlier than originally scheduled, now planned for 2pm EST. Goodyear does have wet-weather tires, which were used at NHMS in 2024. There has been no change to the schedule for Saturday. The ...Keep reading
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