NASCAR New Hampshire Race Weekend: Complete Schedule, Viewing Guide, and Key Insights

NASCAR arrives at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the 25th round of the 26-race regular season, marking a crucial point in the championship battle. Ryan Blaney, the defending race winner for Team Penske, seeks to replicate his success, while teammate Joey Logano aims to build momentum following his recent victory at Richmond. Denny Hamlin maintains a commanding lead in the standings, 115 points ahead of Blaney, as the playoff bubble tightens with Shane van Gisbergen holding a 50-point cushion over Ryan Preece.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, August 21

• 4:00 PM EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice (No TV coverage)
• 5:05 PM EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying (No TV coverage)

Saturday, August 22

• 10:30 AM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Practice (TruTV / HBO Max)
• 11:35 AM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (TruTV / HBO Max)
• 1:30 PM EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race (175 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
• 4:30 PM EST – NASCAR Whelen Modified Race (100 laps) – FLORACING

Sunday, August 23

• 2:30 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Pre-Race Show – USA
• 3:10 PM EST – Green Flag for NASCAR Cup Race (301 laps) – USA

General view

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Viewing Information for New Hampshire

• Date: Sunday, August 23
• TV Start Time: 2:30 PM EST
• Green Flag: 3:10 PM EST
• Laps: 301 laps
• Stages: 70 / 115 / 116
• Sets of Tires: 8 sets
• TV Channel: USA | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
• Live Stream: USA
• Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota; Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

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Competitors at New Hampshire

The field consists of 36 entries with no open positions. A notable adjustment includes Legacy Motor Club fielding John Hunter Nemechek in the No. 40 car for this event only, replacing the usual No. 42 entry.

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