The NASCAR season moves north to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a critical playoff weekend, combining Cup, Truck, and Whelen Modified Tour action. Drivers and teams will face a demanding schedule, with the Cup Series opening the Round of 12 and the Truck Series concluding its Round of 10.
Fans can expect intense racing across three divisions, where strategy, precision, and execution will determine playoff outcomes. Weather conditions are expected to cooperate, allowing competitors to focus entirely on speed, setups, and championship points.
Key Highlights
- Mobil 1 301 Cup race Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network.
- Team EJP 175 Truck race Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon ET on FOX Sports 1.
- Mohegan Sun 100 Whelen Modified Tour race Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9:15 a.m.
- 36 Cup teams entered, no open entries for the first time since Gateway.
- Truck field features 36 entries with notable debuts and returning drivers.
Full Weekend Schedule
The action begins early Saturday morning with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Mohegan Sun 100, starting at 9:15 a.m. Fans will see the field navigate New Hampshire’s tight, flat corners, a true test for setup and consistency.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series follows with the Team EJP 175 at noon, broadcast live on FOX Sports 1.
The weekend peaks on Sunday with the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at 2 p.m. ET, airing on USA Network. The one-mile oval’s layout demands precision, as playoff drivers seek critical points and victories to advance.
Weather Forecast and Track Conditions
Fans and teams can anticipate near-perfect conditions for racing. Friday will see temperatures in the mid-70s with no chance of rain, ideal for practice sessions.
Saturday brings cooler highs in the 60s, with the Modified Tour experiencing morning temperatures in the 50s, but still with zero percent chance of precipitation.
Sunday’s Cup Series race looks ideal as well, with mid-70s temperatures and clear skies ensuring a fair track for the Mobil 1 301.
With dry conditions expected, teams can focus on tire management, setups, and race strategy without concern for weather disruptions.
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ETFri
12:30-Mod prac
2:45-Mod qual
4:05-FS2-Truck p&q
(50-min prac all trucks)
NWS:70s, 0% rainSat
9:15-Flo-Mod 100
12-FS1-Truck race 55-55-65
3-TruTV-Cup p&q
NWS: 60s (50s for Mod race), 0% rainSun
1:30-USA-Prerace
2-USA-Cup race 70-115-116
NWS: 70s,0% rain— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) September 17, 2025
Playoff Stakes Across Divisions
The Cup Series begins the Round of 12 at New Hampshire, meaning every lap carries championship implications. With all 36 Cup teams entered, there are no open slots, ensuring maximum competition. In the Truck Series, the Round of 10 concludes, offering critical points for drivers vying to advance.
The Whelen Modified Tour continues to provide early action and a chance for smaller teams to showcase speed and skill. Across all divisions, strategic pit stops, tire management, and consistent lap times will define the weekend’s outcomes, especially under clear, dry conditions.
News in Brief: Critical Weather Update for New Hampshire NASCAR Fans
The NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway spans Sept. 20–21, with the Whelen Modified Tour Mohegan Sun 100 Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at noon on FOX Sports 1. Sunday features the Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network. Temperatures range from the 50s for early Saturday to the mid-70s for Friday and Sunday, with zero percent chance of rain.
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