Christopher Bell Favored to Continue Dominance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, NH – Christopher Bell aims for a historic third consecutive victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend in the Mobil 1 301, continuing a trend of Toyota and Ford dominance at the track. The NASCAR Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, June 23rd, at 2:00 PM ET, broadcast live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Recent history at New Hampshire heavily favors Ford and Toyota teams. Since 2012, these manufacturers have claimed 18 of the last 19 races at NHMS, with a nine-race winning streak spanning 2016-2024. Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) and Team Penske (Ford) have been particularly strong, winning the last 16 races combined, with Stewart-Haas racing (now out of contention) previously contributing to the run.
Mobil 1 301 Schedule & TV Info:
* race: mobil 1 301
* Date: Sunday, June 23rd
* Time: 2:00 PM ET
* TV: NBC
* Stream: Peacock
NASCAR New Hampshire Driver Standings (as of June 21st):
* Denny Hamlin, +26 above cutline
* William Byron, +24
* Kyle Larson, +24
* Christopher Bell, +20
* Ryan Blaney, +19
* Chase Briscoe, +10
* Chase Elliott, +5
* Bubba Wallace, +1
* Austin Cindric, -1 below cutline
* Joey Logano, -2
* Ross Chastain, -2
* Tyler Reddick, -3
Expert picks & Analysis:
Bell, riding momentum from back-to-back wins, is the leading pick. He has demonstrably mastered the track, and Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas have won three straight at NHMS. Denny Hamlin, a track veteran with multiple wins, is also a strong contender.
Among Penske drivers, Joey Logano, a Connecticut native, has two prior New Hampshire victories (2009, 2014), though his recent performance has been less consistent. Ryan Blaney has shown top-five potential but has struggled in recent years, while Austin Cindric’s best finish remains 13th.
Outside the dominant teams,23XI Racing’s Tyler reddick (sixth in both 2023 and 2024) and Bubba wallace (third in 2022) could challenge. RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski, a two-time New Hampshire winner (2014, 2020), will race a boston Red Sox-themed car, and local driver Ryan preece is expected to benefit from his familiarity with the track.
New Hampshire Race History:
Five drivers in the 36-car field are past New Hampshire winners. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch lead with three victories each, while Bell, Logano, and Keselowski have two wins apiece.
