Wednesday’s 25th round of the NASCAR Loudon event will ignite New Hampshire Motor Speedway, as Ryan Blaney returns from a Richmond victory while Denny Hamlin keeps a 115‑point cushion at the top of the standings.
What the Weekend Looks Like
Friday, August 21 (EST) will start with the Truck Series practice at 4 p.m., followed by qualifying at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, August 22 opens with Cup Series practice at 10:30 a.m., and qualifying follows at 11:35 a.m. The primary race—the 301‑lap Cup Series—commences at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, with the pre‑race show beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Truck Series race runs 175 laps at 1:30 p.m., and a 100‑lap Modified race takes place at 4:30 p.m., all streamed on the applicable networks.
Championship Standings and Key Battles
Denny Hamlin sits 115 points ahead of Ryan Blaney, keeping an unchallenged lead. The Chase qualification tension centers on Shane van Gisbergen, who sits 50 points over Ryan Preece, maintaining a slim margin above the bubble threshold.
Lineup Highlights and Driver Shifts
The entry field comprises 36 cars with no open spots. Legacy Motor Club altered John Hunter Nemechek’s number from 42 to 40 exclusively for this event. No other entries are marked as open.
How to Catch the Action
- Sunday TV: 2:30 p.m. pre‑race, 3:10 p.m. green flag on USA (U.S.) and TSN (Canada), with live streaming available in the U.S.; PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio provide radio coverage.
- Saturday races: Truck Series on FOX Sports 1, Modified race on FLORACING.
- Saturday and Sunday cup practice and qualifying are available via TruTV or HBO Max, while the full cup race airs on USA.
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