JGR Drivers Dominate Playoff Predictions for New Hampshire Cup Race
LOUDON, N.H. – As the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs enter the Round of 12, experts are weighing in on who will take the checkered flag at the Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire motor Speedway on Sept. 21. Despite a strong showing from Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) drivers in the first round – including Christopher Bell‘s recent victory at Bristol – analysts are divided on whether the team will continue its winning streak.
The New Hampshire race marks the first of three events in this crucial second round of the playoffs, setting the stage for intense competition as drivers battle to advance. three experts from The Tennessean have offered their predictions for Sunday’s race, revealing a mix of confidence in JGR and a belief that another driver could break through.
Mike Organ is predicting a win for Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford. Organ believes Blaney’s recent momentum – evidenced by top-10 finishes in eight of the last nine Cup Series races – positions him for a victory, perhaps ending JGR’s dominance in the postseason.
Nick Gray is sticking with JGR, forecasting a win for christopher Bell in the No. 20 Toyota. Gray boldly predicts Bell will achieve a rare feat: winning six races this season in two sets of three consecutive victories, with New Hampshire being the second in this potential run.
Rounding out the predictions, Tom Kreager also favors JGR, selecting Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Toyota for a win. Kreager anticipates Briscoe will build on his existing playoff win and extend JGR’s winning streak in the NASCAR playoffs.
