The Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begins Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where tension builds on the one-mile oval known as the Magic Mile. Drivers face the first of three races that will determine who advances to the next round. Joe Gibbs Racing set the tone in the Round of 16, but new challengers aim to interrupt that momentum. Fans following the action will have multiple broadcast options across the weekend’s packed schedule.
Key Highlights
- Round of 12 opens with the Mobil 1 301 on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network.
- Practice and qualifying for the Cup Series air Saturday, September 20 on truTV.
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to New Hampshire for the Team EJP 175 Saturday at Noon ET on FS1.
- NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour runs the Mohegan Sun 100 Saturday morning on FloRacing.
- Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell won the Round of 16 races.
Cup Series Main Event
The centerpiece of the weekend is the Mobil 1 301, the opening race of the Round of 12. Green flag drops Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. ET, with television coverage on USA Network. The network carries the remainder of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule outside of four races on NBC. Practice begins Saturday at 3 p.m. ET and qualifying follows at 4:10 p.m. ET, both airing on truTV.
Joe Gibbs Racing controlled the previous round, with victories from Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell setting a high bar. Teams now look to see if that dominance continues on the flat one-mile track.
The Round of 12 spans three races, with only eight drivers advancing. Strong finishes in New Hampshire will set the tone for the remainder of the playoffs.
Busy Saturday Schedule
Saturday offers a full slate of action before the Cup Series takes the spotlight. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour opens the day with the Mohegan Sun 100 at 9:15 a.m. ET, streaming live on FloRacing. Fans then shift to FS1 at Noon ET for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175, marking the series’ first return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway since 2017. Practice for the Cup Series begins at 3 p.m. ET and qualifying follows at 4:10 p.m. ET on truTV. This lineup ensures a continuous day of racing for those following every series.
The Craftsman Truck Series event serves as the final race in the Round of 10, where championship hopes are on the line.
Broadcast Details and Viewing Tips
Television coverage spreads across multiple networks, making planning essential. Friday sets the tone with Truck Series practice at 4:05 p.m. ET and qualifying at 5:10 p.m. ET, both on FS2. Saturday’s Modified Tour event starts early on FloRacing, followed by the Truck Series race on FS1.
NASCAR Cup Series fans can find practice and qualifying on truTV Saturday afternoon. The weekend culminates Sunday on USA Network for the Mobil 1 301. These details give viewers every chance to catch the key playoff moments without missing a lap.
News in Brief: NASCAR Playoffs Watch Guide for New Hampshire Motor Speedway
New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosts a full weekend of NASCAR racing as the Cup Series Round of 12 begins with the Mobil 1 301 on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network. Cup practice and qualifying air Saturday on truTV, while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns Saturday at Noon ET on FS1. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour opens Saturday on FloRacing. Joe Gibbs Racing dominated the Round of 16 with three wins.
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