NHMS Race Schedule Adjusted
NASCAR Moves New Hampshire Cup Series Race to 2 P.M. Amid Weather Concerns
Key Points
Saturday's NHMS schedule includes practice at 10:35 a.m. and qualifying at 11:40 a.m., followed by the Team EJP 175 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at 1:30 p.m. and the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at 4:30 p.m.
Cup race broadcast on Sunday will include USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Goodyear has allotted four sets of wet-weather tires for Cup Series teams to help get back to green-flag racing in damp conditions.
Saturday's gates open at 10:30 a.m., with the Dirt Duels scheduled for Saturday afternoon (beginning at 3:30 p.m.).
There is a discrepancy in reported Sunday start times: one outlet lists a 2:20 p.m. green flag, while other sources indicate 2:00 p.m. ET.
NASCAR moved the Dollar Tree 301 start time up one hour to 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway due to forecasted inclement weather Speedway Media. The Cup Series race was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET, making this a significant schedule shift for one of the late-regular-season races before the NASCAR postseason Daily Downforce.
Saturday's Packed Doubleheader Schedule
The weekend kicks off Saturday with Cup Series practice at 10:35 a.m. and qualifying at 11:40 a.m. Speedway Digest. Afternoon events include the Team EJP 175 Truck Series race at 1:30 p.m. and the Mohegan Sun 100 Modified Tour race at 4:30 p.m., with gates opening at 10:30 a.m.
The Dirt Duels are scheduled to begin Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This stacked schedule compresses all preliminary events into one day to accommodate Sunday's weather concerns Speedway Media.
How Goodyear Is Preparing for Wet Conditions
Goodyear has prepared Cup Series teams for potential rain by allotting four sets of wet-weather tires per team Sports Illustrated. These specialized tires allow drivers to maintain grip on damp track surfaces and help NASCAR get back to green-flag racing faster if storms roll through during the race.
Where to Watch Sunday's Dollar Tree 301
The race will be broadcast across multiple networks: USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Speedway Media. Fans should monitor New Hampshire Motor Speedway's official channels for any last-minute weather updates or further schedule adjustments as Sunday approaches.
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