Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, going into the Dollar Tree 301 on August 23 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
CHASE CLINCH SCENARIOS: NEW HAMPSHIRE
Already Clinched
The following 7 drivers have clinched a spot in the 16-driver Chase field: Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell.
Can Clinch via Points
The following drivers could clinch:
- Kyle Larson: Would clinch with 10 points
- Joey Logano: Would clinch with 10 points
- Chris Buescher: Would clinch with 17 points
- Carson Hocevar: Would clinch with 25 points
- William Byron: Would clinch with 40 points
- Daniel Suarez: Would clinch with 52 points
- Bubba Wallace: Would clinch with 62 points
- Austin Cindric: Would clinch with 75 points
- Shane Van Gisbergen: Could only clinch with help
Can clinch Number One Seed in the Chase
Additionally, the Number One Seed in the Chase could be clinched by the following drivers:
- Denny Hamlin: Would clinch with 37 points
New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Stats, Facts & Tidbits:
TRACK DETAILS & RECORDS
Season Race #: 25 of 36 (August 23, 2026)
Race Purse: $11,233,037
Track Size: 1.058-mile
Banking/Turns: 2 to 7 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch & Backstretch: 1 degree (each)
Frontstretch & Backstretch Length: 1,500 feet (each)
Race Length: 301 laps / 318.46 miles
Stages 1 Length: 70 laps
Stages 2 Length: 115 laps (ends Lap 185)Final Stage Length: 116 laps (ends Lap 301)
TRACK DETAILS & RECORDS
Track Qualifying Record:
Brad Keselowski, Ford, 140.598 mph, 27.090 secs. September 21, 2014
Track Race Record:
Jeff Burton, Ford, 117.134 mph, (02:42:35), July 13, 1997
2025 Pole Winner:
Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford, 130.622 mph, 29.159 secs. September 20, 2025
2025 Race Winner:
Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford, 101.699 mph, (03:07:53), September 21, 2025
HISTORY
- The property that is now New Hampshire Motor Speedway was originally a 1.6-mile road course that opened in 1964 called Bryar Motorsports Park.
- Groundbreaking for New Hampshire International Speedway, as New Hampshire Motor Speedway was originally named, was August 13, 1989 by then owners Bob and Gary Bahre.
- The 1.058-mile oval is located on approximately 1,200 acres; the multi-use complex is the largest sports facility in New England.
- The first NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was on July 11, 1993 and won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace driving a Team Penske Pontiac (105.947 mph, 02:59:45).
- Speedway Motorsports agreed to purchase New Hampshire International Speedway from Bob and Gary Bahre on January 11, 2008, and then renamed the track New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- There have been 54 NASCAR Cup Series races held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; one per year from 1993 through 1996 and two per year from 1997-2017. In 2018, the track reverted back to just one event per season.
STARTS
- A total of 213 different drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; with 170 drivers having competed in more than one.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon leads the NASCAR Cup Series in starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 42 appearances.
- Top Five in Cup Series New Hampshire Starts (All-Time): Jeff Gordon (42), Kevin Harvick (40), Jeff Burton (39), Kurt Busch (39), Bobby Labonte (38), Joe Nemechek (38) and Matt Kenseth (38).
- Denny Hamlin leads all active drivers in NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 32 starts.
- Top Five in Cup Series New Hampshire Starts (Active): Denny Hamlin (32), Joey Logano (27), Brad Keselowski (25), Michael McDowell (23) and AJ Allmendinger (22).
STARTS
- A total of 19 different drivers have made their first NASCAR Cup Series start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; three of the drivers are active in the series this season – Ryan Preece (2015), Corey LaJoie (2014) and Joey Logano (2008).
- Of the 19 drivers that made their NASCAR Cup Series career debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Mike McLaughlin put up the best finish in his debut, bringing home a 22nd-place finish in his 1994 debut.
Drivers That Made Their First Career NASCAR Cup Series Start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
| Drivers | Date | Drivers | Date | ||
| 1 | Andy Seuss | Sunday, July 21, 2019 | 11 | Mike Olsen | Sunday, September 23, 2012 |
| 2 | Austin Theriault | Sunday, July 21, 2019 | 12 | Kelly Bires | Sunday, July 15, 2012 |
| 3 | Blake Jones | Sunday, July 22, 2018 | 13 | Joey Logano | Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
| 4 | BJ McLeod | Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 14 | Joey McCarthy | Sunday, September 18, 2005 |
| 5 | Ryan Preece | Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 15 | Wayne Anderson | Sunday, September 18, 2005 |
| 6 | Derek White | Sunday, July 19, 2015 | 16 | Joe Bessey | Sunday, September 17, 2000 |
| 7 | Clay Rogers | Sunday, September 21, 2014 | 17 | Mike McLaughlin | Sunday, July 10, 1994 |
| 8 | Corey Lajoie | Sunday, September 21, 2014 | 18 | Jeff Burton | Sunday, July 11, 1993 |
| 9 | Eddie MacDonald | Sunday, July 13, 2014 | 19 | Joe Nemechek | Sunday, July 11, 1993 |
| 10 | Kevin Swindell | Sunday, September 22, 2013 |
- Josh Berry leads the NASCAR Cup Series in average starting position at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with an 6.5 in two starts.
Top 10 in Average Starting Position at New Hampshire (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Avg Start | Races | Rank | Active Drivers | Avg Start | Races |
| 1 | Josh Berry | 6.500 | 2 | 1 | Josh Berry | 6.500 | 2 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 8.769 | 13 | 2 | Ryan Blaney | 8.769 | 13 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 9.333 | 6 | 3 | Tyler Reddick | 9.333 | 6 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 9.833 | 12 | 4 | Chase Elliott | 9.833 | 12 |
| 5 | Martin Truex Jr | 9.839 | 31 | 5 | Brad Keselowski | 10.440 | 25 |
| 6 | Jeff Gordon | 10.024 | 42 | 6 | Denny Hamlin | 10.719 | 32 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 10.324 | 34 | 7 | William Byron | 10.750 | 8 |
| 8 | Brad Keselowski | 10.440 | 25 | 8 | Christopher Bell | 12.167 | 6 |
| 9 | Kurt Busch | 10.641 | 39 | 9 | Carson Hocevar | 13.000 | 2 |
| 10 | Denny Hamlin | 10.719 | 32 | 10 | Kyle Larson | 14.200 | 15 |
POLES
- In total 24 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have won the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 11 of the 24 pole winners have won multiple Cup Series poles at the 1.058-mile track.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin won the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 1993 with a speed of 126.871 MPH, driving an RFK Racing Ford.
- Ryan Newman leads the NASCAR Cup Series in poles at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with seven poles (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2011 sweep, 2013).
POLES
- Brad Keselowski leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in poles at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with four poles (2010, 2013, 2014, 2019).
- This weekend, three of the 24 NASCAR Cup Series pole winners at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are active.
| Active New Hampshire Pole Winners | Poles | Seasons |
| Brad Keselowski | 4 | 2019, 2014, 2013, 2010 |
| Joey Logano | 1 | 2025 |
| Christopher Bell | 1 | 2023 |
- Youngest New Hampshire Cup Series pole winner: Brian Vickers (July 17, 2005 – 21 years, 8 months, 23 days).
- Oldest New Hampshire Cup Series pole winner: Bill Elliott (July 21, 2002 – 46 years, 9 months, 13 days).
- Two drivers (all-time) have posted their first career NASCAR Cup Series pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: Brad Keselowski (September 19, 2010) and Patrick Carpentier (June 27, 2008).
- A total of six of the 11 drivers with multiple NASCAR Cup Series poles at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have won consecutive poles at the 1.058-mile track: Ken Schrader (1997 sweep), Jeff Gordon (1998-99), Rusty Wallace (1999-00), Ryan Newman (2002-2004; 2011 sweep), Juan Pablo Montoya (2009-10), Carl Edwards (2015 sweep).
- A total of 13 different organizations have won a NASCAR Cup Series pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
| Organizations | Poles | Seasons | |
| 1 | Team Penske | 11 | 2025, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 10 | 2023, 2022, 2017, 2016, 2015 sweep, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2000 |
| 3 | Hendrick Motorsports | 7 | 2016, 2012, 2005, 2001, 1999, 1998 |
| 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing | 4 | 2018, 2013, 2011 sweep |
| 5 | Andy Petree Racing | 2 | 1997 sweep |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2 | 1995, 1993 |
| 7 | Richard Childress Racing | 2 | 2007, 2006 |
| 8 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 2 | 2010, 2009 |
| 9 | Evernham Motorsports | 2 | 2008 |
| 10 | Furniture Row Racing | 1 | 2017 |
| 11 | Bill Davis Racing | 1 | 2007 |
| 12 | Larry Hedrick Motorsports | 1 | 1996 |
| 13 | Robert Yates Racing | 1 | 1994 |
- Team Penske leads the NASCAR Cup Series in poles at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 11 poles:
- Team Penske has 11 poles among four drivers – Brad Keselowski (2010, 2013, 2014, 2019), Rusty Wallace (1999, 2000), Ryan Newman (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006), Joey Logano (2025).
- Five different manufacturers have won a pole in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire; led by Chevrolet (18) and followed by Ford (11), Toyota (10), Dodge (six), and Pontiac (one).
POLES
- The longest streak of consecutive pole wins by a manufacturer in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was six straight by Chevrolet from 7/14/1996 – 7/11/1999.
- Two drivers have won poles in multiple manufacturers in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway:
- Ryan Newman – Chevrolet (three), Dodge (three) and Ford (one)
- Brad Keselowski – Ford (three), Dodge (one).
WINS
- A total of 28 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have won at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; 14 of the 28 have won multiple times at the 1.058-mile track
- The first NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was on July 11, 1993, and was won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace driving a Team Penske Pontiac (105.947 mph, 02:59:45).
- Jeff Burton (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) and Kevin Harvick (2006, 2016, 2018, 2019) lead the NASCAR Cup Series in wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with four victories each.
- Denny Hamlin (2007, 2012, 2017) leads all active drivers in wins at New Hampshire with three.
- Of the 28 different NASCAR Cup Series New Hampshire Motor Speedway race winners, five are active this weekend.
| Active New Hampshire Winners | Wins | Seasons |
| Denny Hamlin | 3 | 2017, 2012, 2007 |
| Christopher Bell | 2 | 2024, 2022 |
| Brad Keselowski | 2 | 2020, 2014 |
| Joey Logano | 2 | 2014, 2009 |
| Ryan Blaney | 1 | 2025 |
- Four drivers have posted consecutive wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: Jimmie Johnson (2003 sweep), Kurt Busch (2004 sweep), Matt Kenseth (2015 fall, 2016 spring) and Kevin Harvick (2018, 2019).
- Youngest Cup Series New Hampshire winner: Joey Logano (June 28, 2009 – 19 years, 1 month, 4 days).
- Oldest Cup Series New Hampshire winner: Mark Martin (September 20, 2009 – 50 years, 8 months, 11 days).
- Five NASCAR Cup Series drivers have posted their first career win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
| First-Time Cup Winners | Date |
| Joey Logano | Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Clint Bowyer | Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
| Ryan Newman | Sunday, September 15, 2002 |
| Robby Gordon | Friday, November 23, 2001 |
| Joe Nemechek | Sunday, September 19, 1999 |
WINS
- Michael McDowell leads the NASCAR Cup Series among active drivers with the most starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway without visiting Victory Lane at 23 starts.
- A total of 25 different positions on the starting grid have resulted in wins in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- The first starting position is the most proficient starting position in the NASCAR Cup Series field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, producing more winners (six) than any other starting position at 1.058-mile track.
- Six of the 54 (11.11%) NASCAR Cup Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have been won from the pole or first starting position; the most recent was Kyle Busch in 2017.
| Winners From The Pole | Date |
| Kyle Busch | Sunday, September 24, 2017 |
| Ryan Newman | Sunday, July 17, 2011 |
| Clint Bowyer | Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
| Kevin Harvick | Sunday, September 17, 2006 |
| Ryan Newman | Sunday, September 15, 2002 |
| Jeff Gordon | Sunday, August 30, 1998 |
- Of the five drivers to win from the pole, Ryan Newman is the only driver to win multiple NASCAR Cup Series races from the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (two: 2002 and 2011).
- The deepest in the field that a Cup race winner has started at New Hampshire is 38th, by Jeff Burton in 1999.
- The deepest in the field that an active race winner has started at New Hampshire is 32nd, by Denny Hamlin in 2012.
NASCAR Cup Series Wins by Starting Positions at New Hampshire
| Starting Position | Wins | Winning % | Starting Position | Wins | Winning % |
| 1 | 6 | 11.11% | 15 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 2 | 5 | 9.26% | 18 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 3 | 1 | 1.85% | 19 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 4 | 4 | 7.41% | 20 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 5 | 2 | 3.70% | 21 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 6 | 3 | 5.56% | 22 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 7 | 3 | 5.56% | 24 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 8 | 2 | 3.70% | 26 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 9 | 3 | 5.56% | 31 | 2 | 3.70% |
| 10 | 1 | 1.85% | 32 | 2 | 3.70% |
| 11 | 2 | 3.70% | 33 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 13 | 5 | 9.26% | 38 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 14 | 3 | 5.56% | |||
| Stats | Winning % | Wins | |||
| Winning from the First Starting Position: | 11.11% | 6 | |||
| Winning from the Front Row: | 20.37% | 11 | |||
| Winning from a Top-Five Starting Position: | 33.33% | 18 | |||
| Winning from a Top-10 Starting Position: | 55.56% | 30 | |||
| Winning After Starting Outside the Top 10: | 44.44% | 24 | |||
| Winning After Starting Outside the Top 20: | 18.52% | 10 | |||
WINS
- A total of 11 different organizations have won in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- Joe Gibbs Racing leads the NASCAR Cup Series in wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 14 victories among seven drivers – Tony Stewart (2000, 2005), Denny Hamlin (2007, 2012, 2017), Joey Logano (2009), Matt Kenseth (2013, 2015, 2016), Kyle Busch (2015, 2017), Christopher Bell (2022, 2024), Martin Truex Jr. (2023).
Winning Organizations in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire
| Organizations | Wins | Seasons |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | 14 | 2024, ‘23, ‘22, ‘17 sweep, ‘16, ‘15 sweep, ‘13, ‘12, ‘09, ‘07, ‘05, ‘00 |
| Hendrick Motorsports | 9 | 2012, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2003 sweep, 1998, 1997, 1995 |
| Team Penske | 8 | 2025, 2020, 2014 sweep, 2008, 2005, 2002, 1993 |
| RFK Racing | 7 | 2008, 2004 sweep, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 |
| Stewart-Haas Racing | 6 | 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2011 sweep |
| Richard Childress Racing | 4 | 2010, 2007, 2006, 2001 |
| Robert Yates Racing | 2 | 2001, 1996 |
| Michael Waltrip Racing | 1 | 2013 |
| Bill Davis Racing | 1 | 2002 |
| Chip Ganassi Racing | 1 | 1999 |
| Rudd Perf. Motorsports | 1 | 1994 |
- Five different manufacturers have won at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series; led by Chevrolet with 19 victories; followed by Ford (18), Toyota (12), Dodge (three) and Pontiac (two).
- The longest streak of consecutive race wins by a manufacturer in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was six straight by Chevrolet from 9/20/2009 – 7/15/2012.
- Seven drivers have won races in multiple manufacturers in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway:
- Ryan Newman – Chevrolet (one), Dodge (one) and Ford (one)
- Kevin Harvick – Chevrolet (two), Ford (two)
- Kurt Busch – Ford (two), Dodge (one)
- Kyle Busch – Toyota (two), Chevrolet (one)
- Tony Stewart – Chevrolet (two), Pontiac (one)
- Denny Hamlin – Toyota (two), Chevrolet (one)
- Joey Logano – Ford (one), Toyota (one)
ADDITIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS
Runner-Up Finishes:
- A total of 28 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have finished runner-up at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin lead the NASCAR Cup Series in runner-up finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with six second-place finishes each.
ADDITIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS
Top Five in Runner-Up Finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Runner-Ups | Rank | Active Drivers | Runner-Ups |
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 6 | 1 | Denny Hamlin | 6 |
| Tony Stewart | 6 | 2 | Kyle Larson | 3 | |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | 5 | 3 | Brad Keselowski | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 4 | 4 | Chase Briscoe | 1 |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | 3 | Chase Elliott | 1 | |
| Mark Martin | 3 | Christopher Bell | 1 | ||
| Joey Logano | 1 | ||||
| Josh Berry | 1 |
Top-Five Finishes:
- A total of 64 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have finished inside the top-five at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon leads the NASCAR Cup Series in top-five finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 16 top fives.
- Denny Hamlin leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in top-five finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 11 top fives.
Top Five In Top-Five Finishes at New Hampshire (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Top Fives | Rank | Active Drivers | Top Fives |
| 1 | Jeff Gordon | 16 | 1 | Denny Hamlin | 11 |
| 2 | Kevin Harvick | 15 | 2 | Brad Keselowski | 10 |
| Tony Stewart | 15 | 3 | Joey Logano | 10 | |
| 4 | Matt Kenseth | 12 | 4 | Kyle Larson | 6 |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | 5 | Chase Elliott | 3 |
| Kyle Busch | 11 | Christopher Bell | 3 | ||
| Ryan Blaney | 3 |
Top-10 Finishes:
- A total of 96 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have finished inside the top-10 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harivck lead the Cup Series in top-10 finishes at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 24 top 10s each.
- Denny Hamlin leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in top-10 finishes at New Hampshire with 19 top 10s.
Top Five in Top-10 Finishes at New Hampshire (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Top 10s | Rank | Active Drivers | Top 10s |
| 1 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | 1 | Denny Hamlin | 19 |
| 2 | Kevin Harvick | 24 | 2 | Brad Keselowski | 16 |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson | 22 | 3 | Joey Logano | 15 |
| 4 | Matt Kenseth | 21 | 4 | Kyle Larson | 9 |
| 5 | Ryan Newman | 20 | 5 | Ryan Blaney | 5 |
ADDITIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS
Average Finishes:
- Josh Berry leads NASCAR Cup Series in average finishing position at New Hampshire with a 2.5 in two starts.
Top 10 in Average Finishing Position at New Hampshire
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Avg Finish | Races | Rank | Active Drivers | Avg Finish | Race |
| 1 | Josh Berry | 2.500 | 2 | 1 | Josh Berry | 2.500 | 2 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 9.938 | 32 | 2 | Denny Hamlin | 9.938 | 32 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 10.933 | 15 | 3 | Kyle Larson | 10.933 | 15 |
| 4 | Brad Keselowski | 11.040 | 25 | 4 | Brad Keselowski | 11.040 | 25 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 11.167 | 6 | 5 | Christopher Bell | 11.167 | 6 |
| 6 | Jimmie Johnson | 11.171 | 35 | 6 | Chase Briscoe | 12.800 | 5 |
| 7 | Jeff Gordon | 11.190 | 42 | 7 | Tyler Reddick | 12.833 | 6 |
| 8 | Martin Truex Jr | 11.258 | 31 | 8 | Ryan Blaney | 13.538 | 13 |
| 9 | Dale Earnhardt | 11.500 | 12 | 9 | Chase Elliott | 13.917 | 12 |
| 10 | Kevin Harvick | 12.025 | 40 | 10 | Carson Hocevar | 14.000 | 2 |
LAP LEADERS
- A total of 91 different drivers have led laps in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon leads the NASCAR Cup Series in laps led at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 1,373 laps led in 42 starts.
- Denny Hamlin leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in laps led at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with 798 laps led in 32 starts.
- Four drivers have led more than a 1,000 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in their careers: Jeff Gordon (1,373 laps led), Tony Stewart (1,302), Martin Truex Jr. (1,170) and Kyle Busch (1,134).
Top 10 in Laps Led at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Lap Leaders | Led | Completed | % Led | Rank | Active Lap Leaders | Led | Completed | % Led |
| 1 | Jeff Gordon | 1,373 | 12,267 | 11% | 1 | Denny Hamlin | 798 | 9,545 | 8% |
| 2 | Tony Stewart | 1,302 | 9,934 | 13% | 2 | Brad Keselowski | 598 | 7,439 | 8% |
| 3 | Martin Truex Jr | 1,170 | 9,184 | 13% | 3 | Joey Logano | 279 | 7,825 | 4% |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 1,134 | 9,143 | 12% | 4 | Christopher Bell | 192 | 1,798 | 11% |
| 5 | Kevin Harvick | 841 | 11,678 | 7% | 5 | Ryan Blaney | 185 | 3,905 | 5% |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin | 798 | 9,545 | 8% | 6 | Chase Elliott | 143 | 3,587 | 4% |
| 7 | Jeff Burton | 783 | 10,998 | 7% | 7 | Tyler Reddick | 53 | 1,801 | 3% |
| 8 | Ryan Newman | 722 | 10,817 | 7% | 8 | Kyle Larson | 26 | 4,474 | 1% |
| 9 | Kurt Busch | 677 | 11,052 | 6% | 9 | Chase Briscoe | 25 | 1,498 | 2% |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | 598 | 7,439 | 8% | 10 | Todd Gilliland | 19 | 1,207 | 2% |
LAP LEADERS
- The most laps led by a NASCAR Cup Series race winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was 300 laps of the scheduled 300 lap race (100%) by Jeff Burton on September 17, 2000. He started the race from the second position.
- The most laps led by a NASCAR Cup Series driver that did not win the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was 257 of the scheduled 300 laps (85.6%) by Jeff Gordon on November 23, 2001. He started the race from the pole but finished 15th.
- The fewest laps led by a NASCAR Cup Series winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is just two laps of the scheduled 300 laps, and it has happened twice – Jeff Burton on July 11, 1999 and Tony Stewart on September 25, 2011.
FEMALE COMPETITORS
- Danica Patrick is the only female driver that has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
| Driver | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Date |
| Danica Patrick | 27 | 18 | Sunday, September 24, 2017 |
| Danica Patrick | 30 | 13 | Sunday, July 16, 2017 |
| Danica Patrick | 24 | 18 | Sunday, September 25, 2016 |
| Danica Patrick | 29 | 14 | Sunday, July 17, 2016 |
| Danica Patrick | 22 | 40 | Sunday, September 27, 2015 |
| Danica Patrick | 20 | 24 | Sunday, July 19, 2015 |
| Danica Patrick | 18 | 19 | Sunday, September 21, 2014 |
| Danica Patrick | 29 | 22 | Sunday, July 13, 2014 |
| Danica Patrick | 21 | 27 | Sunday, September 22, 2013 |
| Danica Patrick | 32 | 37 | Sunday, July 14, 2013 |
| Averages | 25.2 | 23.2 |
TRACK / EVENT SPECIFIC STATS
- Since the advent of electronic scoring the closest margin of victory (MOV) in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was the July 1, 2007 race won by Denny Hamlin over Jeff Gordon with a margin of victory of 0.068-second.
Top Five Closest Margin of Victory Finishes at NHMS in the NCS:
| Margin of Victory | Date | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 0.068 | Sunday, July 1, 2007 | Denny Hamlin | Jeff Gordon |
| 0.209 | Sunday, September 14, 1997 | Jeff Gordon | Ernie Irvan |
| 0.292 | Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Ryan Newman | Tony Stewart |
| 0.396 | Monday, July 17, 2023 | Martin Truex Jr | Joey Logano |
| 0.406 | Sunday, July 16, 2006 | Kyle Busch | Carl Edwards |
TRACK / EVENT SPECIFIC STATS
Top Five Largest Margin of Victory Finishes at NHMS in the NCS:
| Margin of Victory | Date | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 8.941 | Sunday, September 27, 2015 | Matt Kenseth | Denny Hamlin |
| 7.439 | Sunday, July 12, 1998 | Jeff Burton | Mark Martin |
| 7.225 | Sunday, September 25, 2011 | Tony Stewart | Brad Keselowski |
| 6.469 | Sunday, September 16, 2007 | Clint Bowyer | Jeff Gordon |
| 6.240 | Sunday, September 14, 2003 | Jimmie Johnson | Ricky Rudd |
- Five of the 54 NASCAR Cup Series races have resulted in a NASCAR Overtime finish at New Hampshire:
| Race Winner | Date | Scheduled | Actual | Overtime |
| Christopher Bell | Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 301 | 305 | 4 |
| Joey Logano | Sunday, September 21, 2014 | 300 | 303 | 3 |
| Brad Keselowski | Sunday, July 13, 2014 | 301 | 305 | 4 |
| Brian Vickers | Sunday, July 14, 2013 | 301 | 302 | 1 |
| Kyle Busch | Sunday, July 16, 2006 | 300 | 308 | 8 |
- Five of the 54 NASCAR Cup Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have been shortened due to weather conditions; below are the events:
| Race Winner | Date | Scheduled Laps | Actual Laps | Fewer Laps |
| Aric Almirola | Sunday, July 18, 2021 | 301 | 293 | 8 |
| Joey Logano | Sunday, June 28, 2009 | 301 | 273 | 28 |
| Kurt Busch | Sunday, June 29, 2008 | 301 | 284 | 17 |
| Ryan Newman | Sunday, September 15, 2002 | 300 | 207 | 93 |
| Tony Stewart | Sunday, July 9, 2000 | 300 | 273 | 27 |
- Twice the actual race date has been changed from the scheduled race date due to weather in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway:
- 2023 race – Scheduled Date: July 16, 2023; Actual Date: July 17, 2023
- 2001 race – Scheduled Date: September 16, 2001; Actual Date: November 23, 2001
- Qualifying has been cancelled in the NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway seven times:
- For Weather: 2001 (Fall), 2003 (Summer), 2004 (Fall), 2008 (Fall) and 2009 (Summer).
- Pandemic Restrictions: 2020 and 2021.
- The most lead changes in a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is 23 and it has occurred twice – 1996 and 2002.
- The fewest number of lead changes in a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one lead change and it occurred in 2000.
- The most lap leaders in a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is 15 and it has occurred twice – 1996 and 2011.
- The fewest number of different lap leaders in a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one leader and it occurred in 2000 – Jeff Burton led all 300 laps.
NASCAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
- A total of 112 NASCAR national series races have been held in the state of New Hampshire, all at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
| Tracks in New Hampshire | ||||||
| Track Name | City | Cup | O’Reilly | Truck | Combined | First Year |
| New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Loudon | 54 | 37 | 21 | 112 | 1990 |
NEW HAMPSHIRE DRIVERS IN NASCAR
- A total of 16 drivers have made at least one start in a NASCAR national series event with their home state recorded as New Hampshire.
- Jamie Aube is the only one of the 16 New Hampshire drivers to record a victory in NASCAR national series competition. Aube won in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on July 12, 1987 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, ME; it was his only start that season.
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