Podium finishers
- P1 · Ryan Blaney · No. 12
- P2 · Bubba Wallace · No. 23
- P3 · Josh Berry · No. 21
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — August 23
Ryan Blaney won at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
2:00 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
Track
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, NH
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Post-race snapshot
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire race results: podium, biggest mover and laps led
The quickest way for NASCAR fans to read the result before opening the full finishing order.
Most laps led
Ryan Blaney
Led 115 laps · finished P1.
Biggest mover
Bubba Wallace
Started P23, finished P2 · gained 21.
Field report
36 drivers in the result
18 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Blaney Dominates New Hampshire, Leads 115 Laps for Third Win of 2026
How Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire
Ryan Blaney put on a commanding performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading 115 of 301 laps from an eighth-place start to secure his third victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Bubba Wallace charged from 23rd to finish second, while Josh Berry led 73 laps and settled for third. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five. Blaney's 70-point haul underscores his strength on flat tracks, while Wallace's runner-up marks a significant points day for the No. 23 team.
The decisive moment
Blaney's race-defining edge came from his 115 laps led—more than double any other driver except Josh Berry's 73. Starting eighth, he methodically worked forward and controlled the final stage, while Berry and Wallace could not match his long-run speed. That statistical dominance translated into a 70-point day and a comfortable margin at the checkered flag.
What the result means
Blaney's third win of 2026 tightens his grip on a top playoff seed, moving him to 924 points and second in the current standings, 77 behind the leader. With 26 starts and three victories, he solidifies his status as a championship favorite as the regular season winds down.
Race outcome and turning point checked against ESPN Core structured race results. The table below is maintained from the race results feed.
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NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Highlights: New Hampshire | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | Motorsports on NBC
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NASCAR Cup Series Highlights | 2026 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
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FINAL LAPS: Ryan Blaney Wins the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway 🏁 NASCAR on FOX
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NASCAR Cup Series Full Race Replay | 2026 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
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NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire results and full finishing order
Ryan Blaney wins the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire
Started 8 · Led 115 laps · Earned 70 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Blaney 🏁 | 12 | Ford | 8 | +7 | 301 | 115 | Running | 70 |
| 2 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota | 23 | +21 | 301 | 22 | Running | 43 |
| 3 | Josh Berry | 21 | Ford | 2 | -1 | 301 | 73 | Running | 49 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota | 6 | +2 | 301 | 0 | Running | 43 |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Chevrolet | 9 | +4 | 301 | 18 | Running | 48 |
| 6 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota | 7 | +1 | 301 | 0 | Running | 38 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota | 4 | -3 | 301 | 0 | Running | 32 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Toyota | 1 | -7 | 301 | 0 | Running | 29 |
| 9 | Ryan Preece | 60 | Ford | 18 | +9 | 301 | 17 | Running | 38 |
| 10 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Ford | 19 | +9 | 301 | 0 | Running | 27 |
| 11 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford | 25 | +14 | 301 | 0 | Running | 31 |
| 12 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford | 26 | +14 | 301 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 13 | Zane Smith | 38 | Ford | 14 | +1 | 301 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 14 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford | 21 | +7 | 301 | 0 | Running | 23 |
| 15 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet | 10 | -5 | 301 | 0 | Running | 22 |
| 16 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Chevrolet | 15 | -1 | 301 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 17 | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Chevrolet | 35 | +18 | 301 | 0 | Running | 20 |
| 18 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford | 16 | -2 | 301 | 0 | Running | 23 |
| 19 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevrolet | 22 | +3 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 27 |
| 20 | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Chevrolet | 5 | -15 | 300 | 30 | 1 lap down | 19 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Ford | 13 | -8 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 16 |
| 22 | Cole Custer | 41 | Chevrolet | 32 | +10 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 15 |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet | 24 | +1 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 14 |
| 24 | Austin Hill | 33 | Chevrolet | 28 | +4 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 0 |
| 25 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Chevrolet | 29 | +4 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 12 |
| 26 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Toyota | 17 | -9 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 12 |
| 27 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Chevrolet | 33 | +6 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 10 |
| 28 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet | 30 | +2 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 9 |
| 29 | Cody Ware | 51 | Chevrolet | 36 | +7 | 300 | 0 | 1 lap down | 8 |
| 30 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet | 3 | -27 | 296 | 26 | 5 laps down | 14 |
| 31 | John Hunter Nemechek | 40 | Toyota | 31 | 0 | 296 | 0 | 5 laps down | 6 |
| 32 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet | 34 | +2 | 282 | 0 | 19 laps down | 5 |
| 33 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyota | 11 | -22 | 251 | 0 | 50 laps down | 4 |
| 34 | Riley Herbst | 35 | Toyota | 27 | -7 | 222 | 0 | 79 laps down | 3 |
| 35 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Chevrolet | 20 | -15 | 222 | 0 | 79 laps down | 2 |
| 36 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet | 12 | -24 | 41 | 0 | 260 laps down | 1 |
Starting grid
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire starting lineup
8
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
23
Bubba Wallace
Car 23 · Toyota
2
Josh Berry
Car 21 · Ford
6
Christopher Bell
Car 20 · Toyota
9
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
7
Ty Gibbs
Car 54 · Toyota
4
Denny Hamlin
Car 11 · Toyota
1
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
18
Ryan Preece
Car 60 · Ford
19
Noah Gragson
Car 4 · Ford
25
Brad Keselowski
Car 6 · Ford
26
Austin Cindric
Car 2 · Ford
14
Zane Smith
Car 38 · Ford
21
Joey Logano
Car 22 · Ford
10
Alex Bowman
Car 48 · Chevrolet
15
Michael McDowell
Car 71 · Chevrolet
35
Daniel Suarez
Car 7 · Chevrolet
16
Chris Buescher
Car 17 · Ford
22
Carson Hocevar
Car 77 · Chevrolet
5
Shane van Gisbergen
Car 97 · Chevrolet
13
Todd Gilliland
Car 34 · Ford
32
Cole Custer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
24
AJ Allmendinger
Car 16 · Chevrolet
28
Austin Hill
Car 33 · Chevrolet
29
Chase Elliott
Car 9 · Chevrolet
17
Chase Briscoe
Car 19 · Toyota
33
Ty Dillon
Car 10 · Chevrolet
30
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Car 47 · Chevrolet
36
Cody Ware
Car 51 · Chevrolet
3
William Byron
Car 24 · Chevrolet
31
John Hunter Nemechek
Car 40 · Toyota
34
Austin Dillon
Car 3 · Chevrolet
11
Erik Jones
Car 43 · Toyota
27
Riley Herbst
Car 35 · Toyota
20
Connor Zilisch
Car 88 · Chevrolet
12
Ross Chastain
Car 1 · Chevrolet
Quick answers
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire FAQ
When is the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire start?
The listed start is 2:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, USA Net. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire?
The event is at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH. It is listed as a oval.
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire?
Ryan Blaney won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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