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NASCAR races at New Hampshire as playoff picture tightens

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

NASCAR races at New Hampshire as playoff picture tightens
Summary

The NASCAR event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday features drivers competing over 301 laps. With the regular season nearing its end, drivers are vying for crucial points. Shane van Gisbergen holds the 16th Chase spot with a 50-point lead over Ryan Preece, while Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell aim to improve their starting positions. Denny Hamlin seeks to secure the No. 1 seeding, needing 37 points to achieve that goal. The race is underway, and various drivers are focused on different objectives as the Chase approaches.

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Status Watch
  • •Shane van Gisbergen holds the final Chase spot with a 50-point lead.
  • •Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell are tied at 695 points, already clinching their spots.
  • •Denny Hamlin needs 37 points to secure the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
  • •The race consists of 301 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
  • •Carson Hocevar unveils a distinctive paint scheme for his No. 77 car.
Latest Updates
  • 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR New Hampshire Cup Race Preview: Playoff Pressure Builds at the Magic Mile
  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Pressure Mounts at the Magic Mile: NASCAR Hits New Hampshire
  • 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR New Hampshire: Same Green Flag, Different Finish Lines
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday for the Dollar Tree 301 , the penultimate race of the 2026 regular season. With the Chase field beginning to take shape, every position will carry added importance as drivers fight to secure their postseason spots. The 301-lap race will take place at…

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When the green flag waves at New Hampshire on Sunday, every car will run the same 301 laps on the same track, chasing the same checkered flag. But with only two races left before the Chase begins, what counts as a good Sunday has a different meaning for every driver. Start near the back of…

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When the green flag waves at New Hampshire on Sunday, every car will run the same 301 laps on the same track, chasing the same checkered flag. But with only two races left before the Chase begins, what counts as a good Sunday has a different meaning for every driver. Start near the back of…

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