NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Begin at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12 have commenced at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the Mobil 1 301 race, featuring updated tire combinations on the right side which could impact race strategies. Ryan Blaney, after a strong practice and qualifying performance, is among the favorites, but Christopher Bell, with a strong historical record at New Hampshire and prior tire test experience, presents a compelling betting option despite a lower qualifying position. William Byron led the practice session, signaling potential improvement at New Hampshire where he has yet to crack the top 10, while other drivers such as AJ Allmendinger and rookie Riley Herbst also posted notable practice times. The New Hampshire track is characterized by its flat and narrow layout, making passing difficult and favoring drivers with prior success here like Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, and Bell, all playoff contenders. Toyota has dominated the recent Next Gen era races at this track, winning all three Cup races and leading a majority of laps, underscoring their competitive advantage. Meanwhile, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour held qualifying for the Mohegan Sun 100 at New Hampshire, with Justin Bonsignore securing the pole position for the upcoming race.