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NASCAR race today
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The gist
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire on Aug 23, his third win of 2026. The win locks him into the Chase postseason field.
Background
The NASCAR Cup Series regular season is nearing its end, with the Chase postseason field being set after the New Hampshire race and the upcoming Daytona race. Ryan Blaney's victory at New Hampshire was his second consecutive win at that track and his third of the season, solidifying his spot in the playoffs.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026Ryan Blaney won the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, his third win of the 2026 season. Bubba Wallace finished second, Josh Berry third, Christopher Bell fourth, and Kyle Larson fifth.
- Aug 23, 2026The race began on wet-weather tires after rain, with polesitter Tyler Reddick spinning on Lap 1. Kyle Larson won Stage 1, and Blaney won Stage 2.
- Aug 29, 2026The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona is scheduled as the regular-season finale, with the Chase field to be finalized after the race.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- NASCAR reported that the race began on wet-weather tires and that the Chase field will be locked in after the New Hampshire and Daytona races.
- Analysts
- Analysts noted that Blaney's back-to-back wins at New Hampshire make him a strong contender for the Chase.