At New Hampshire, it takes 300 laps for a race around its mile-long oval to play out to its conclusion. But even after a driver executes the way he needs to over those first 300 laps, one extra mile can change everything.
The NASCAR Cup Series goes that extra mile this weekend with the Ambetter 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As NASCAR’s annual trip to New England, New Hampshire represents one of the destination races of the summertime and presents the challenge of a virtually flat racetrack in the leadup to the playoffs.
Last year, a lengthy rain delay and the threat of impending darkness at the end turned into a watershed moment for Aric Almirola, as he found the light of the checkered flag to earn a spot on the playoff grid. Now, Almirola is once again trying to make his way into the playoffs, as he stands 42 points back of Christopher Bell — second in this race last year — for the final spot on the playoff grid with still three spots remaining on points.
The Ambetter 301 begins at 3 p.m. ET, with television coverage on USA Network and streaming on fuboTV (try for free).
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