Brad Keselowski wins in dominating fashion at New Hampshire: With two wins in his pocket heading into Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Brad Keselowski was already in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but it was this third win of 2020 that came in the sort of dominating style the championship contender hoped would show his team’s readiness to challenge for the season title. Keselowski, 36, led a race best 184 of the 301 laps around the “Magic Mile” and held off runner-up Denny Hamlin by 1.647-seconds to hoist his 33rd career NASCAR Cup Series trophy and mark the fifth consecutive season he’s had at least three wins.[Read More](8-2-2020)
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#2-Brad Keselowski won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The win is his 3rd win of the year, 2nd at New Hampshire, and 33rd career win.
#11-Hamlin finished 2nd followed by #19-Truex, Jr., #22-Logano, #4-Harvick, #21-DiBenedetto, pole sitter #10-Almirola, #41-Custer, #9-Elliott, and #8-Reddick.
Keselowski took the lead from Hamlin with 80 laps remaining and never lost the lead. Keselowski and Hamlin dominated most of the race, leading 18 times for 276 of the 301 laps on the day.
Stage 1 was won by #11-Hamlin. Stage 2 was won by #2-Keselowski.
There were 22 lead changes among 7 drivers and 11 cautions for 52 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 100.372mph.
See race details at: Race Results, Drivers Points Standings, Owners Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report.
Race Fast Facts – New Hampshire:
Brad Keselowski won the 28th Annual Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, his 33rd victory in 397 NASCAR Cup Series races.
This is his third victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2020.
This is his second victory and 13th top-10 finish in 20 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Denny Hamlin (second) posted his 16th top-10 finish in 27 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It is his 12th top-10 finish in 2020.
Martin Truex Jr. (third) posted his 13th top-10 finish in 27 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Cole Custer (eighth) was the highest finishing rookie.
This is Team Penske’s seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
This is the 16th NASCAR Cup Series victory for Ford at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
(NASCAR)(8-2-2020)
Cup Series Playoff Standings after New Hampshire (race 20):
(6 races remaining until the Playoffs begin)
| Pos |
Driver |
Wins
|
Points
|
Behind
|
| 1) |
#11-Denny Hamlin |
5
|
688
|
|
| 2) |
#4-Kevin Harvick |
4
|
803
|
leader
|
| 3) |
#2-Brad Keselowski |
3
|
722
|
|
| 4) |
#22-Joey Logano |
2
|
653
|
|
| 5) |
#12-Ryan Blaney |
1
|
685
|
|
| 6) |
#9-Chase Elliott |
1
|
660
|
|
| 7) |
#19-Martin Truex, Jr. |
1
|
648
|
|
| 8) |
#88-Alex Bowman |
1
|
561
|
|
| 9) |
#3-Austin Dillon |
1
|
466
|
|
| 10) |
#41-Cole Custer |
1
|
381
|
|
| Currently in on points |
| 11) |
#10-Aric Almirola |
|
614
|
-189
|
| 12) |
#1-Kurt Busch |
|
581
|
-222
|
| 13) |
#18-Kyle Busch |
|
563
|
-240
|
| 14) |
#14-Clint Bowyer |
|
512
|
-291
|
| 15) |
#21-Matt DiBenedetto |
|
509
|
-294
|
| 16) |
#24-William Byron |
|
484
|
-319
|
| Currently outside the playoffs: |
| 17) |
#8-Tyler Reddick |
|
469
|
-334
|
| 18) |
#48-Jimmie Johnson |
|
459
|
-344
|
| 19) |
#20-Erik Jones |
|
453
|
-350
|
| 20) |
#34-Michael McDowell |
|
359
|
-444
|
| See the Drivers Points Standings and Owners Points Standings. |
Cars to the rear: #32-LaJoie (improperly mounted ballast), #43 (improperly mounted ballast), #3-Dillon (unapproved adjustments)
Pit Stall Selections: The selections of pit stalls for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have been made. Selections were made based on the results of the Kansas Race.
Texas winner #11-Hamlin chose pit stall 1.
Texas runner-up #2-Keselowski took the 29th stall, with an opening in front of it.
See all pit choices on the Pit Stall chart.(7-30-2020)
#10-Aric Almirola will start from the pole for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
#11-Hamlin will start second, followed by #9-Elliott, #2-Keselowski, #18-Busch, #14-Bowyer, #4-Harvick, #88-Bowman, #22-Logano, and #1-Busch.
The lineup was set by random draw based on owner points.
See the complete Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Starting Lineup.(7-30-2020)
Crew Rosters
Goodyear Tire Notes
The Entry List for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is posted, 38 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
Some of the drivers entered include: #27-Yeley, #51-Gase, #53-Davison, #77-Smithley.
See the full entry list on the Entry List (pdf).
