NASCAR prepares for Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
NASCAR returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday, August 23, ahead of the Daytona finale. The 1.058-mile oval, known as the 'Magic Mile,' has established itself as a vital venue in NASCAR since its opening in 1990. It hosted its first NASCAR race shortly after opening and has since become a staple of the series. The upcoming race marks a critical point in the season as the regular season nears its conclusion.
- •New Hampshire Motor Speedway opened in 1990 and hosts various motorsport events.
- •The track hosted its first NASCAR event just a month after opening, in July 1990.
- •It encompasses approximately 1,200 acres, featuring multiple racing venues beyond the oval.
- •The facility set a record in 2000 for the highest single-day attendance in New England sports history.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — New Hampshire Motor Speedway: 10 Fast Facts Every NASCAR Fan Should Know
"From the meaning behind the Magic Mile to NASCAR track records and a crowd that made New England sports history, here are 10 facts to know about New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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