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Dollar Tree 301 Schedule

Dollar Tree 301

Sunday, August 23, 2026 3:00 PM
NASCAR Cup Series
1.058-Mile Oval

The NASCAR Cup Series will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 with the Dollar Tree 301 as the penultimate race in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season! New England's only NASCAR Cup Series weekend, Aug. 21-23, 2026, will also feature the Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season finale!

New Hampshire Motor Speedway uses flex pricing. Prices are subject to change at any time. The Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series race will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 on USA Network, PRN & SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Full weekend schedule will be announced at a later date.

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Schedule

Wednesday

Aug. 19, 2026
10 a.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
6 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
Camper Appreciation Musical Bingo presented by Keystone (The Groove)
8 p.m. Camper Appreciation Karaoke presented by Keystone (The Groove)
Additional Details
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
6-8 p.m. Camper Appreciation Musical Bingo presented by Keystone (The Groove)
6-9 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
8-9 p.m. Camper Appreciation Karaoke presented by Keystone (The Groove)

Thursday

Aug. 20, 2026
10 a.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
4 p.m. Tram Service Available
6 p.m. Laps for Charity (Check in: S3 Lot) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
7 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
April Cushman Band & 603 Line Dancing (The Groove)
8 p.m. Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)
Additional Details
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
4-10 p.m. Tram Service Available
6-8 p.m. Laps for Charity (Check in: S3 Lot) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
7-9 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
April Cushman Band & 603 Line Dancing (The Groove)
8-10 p.m. Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)

Friday

Aug. 21, 2026
7 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Haulers Enter
Approx. 7:45 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade Begins (Through Campgrounds)
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
NASCAR Cup Series Haulers Enter
9 a.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Haulers Enter
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord & Main)
10 a.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
11 a.m. Gates Open (Concord & Main)
Food Court (Grab 'N' Go) & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstand)
Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Sign the Track Wall Banner (Track Treasures Shop in Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
11:45 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice One (Timed | 30 Minutes)
12 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
12:25 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice (Timed | 40 Minutes)
1 p.m. Cornhole Tournament (Area Outside Infield Tunnel) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
2:50 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying (All Entries: Single Vehicle / Two Laps)
3:30 p.m. Ticket Booths Open (The Flat Track)
Gates Open (The Flat Track)
SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels (The Flat Track)
50/50 Raffle (The Flat Track) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
4 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
Tram Service Available
5 p.m. DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
5:05 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying (Impound)
Approx. 8:45 p.m. Fireworks presented by Keystone (The Flat Track)
Approx. 9 p.m. Tim Dugger Concert presented by Keystone (The Flat Track Stage)
Additional Details
7-7:45 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Haulers Enter
Approx. 7:45 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade Begins (Through Campgrounds)
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
8-10 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Haulers Enter
9-11 a.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Haulers Enter
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord & Main)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
11 a.m. Gates Open (Concord & Main)
Food Court (Grab 'N' Go) & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstand)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Sign the Track Wall Banner (Track Treasures Shop in Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice One (Timed | 30 Minutes)
12-3 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
12-5 p.m. Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
12-10 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
12:25-1:05 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice (Timed | 40 Minutes)
1 p.m. Cornhole Tournament (Area Outside Infield Tunnel) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
2:50-3:35 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying (All Entries: Single Vehicle / Two Laps)
3:30 p.m. Ticket Booths Open (The Flat Track)
Gates Open (The Flat Track)
3:30-8:45 p.m. SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels (The Flat Track)
50/50 Raffle (The Flat Track) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
4-4:50 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
4-6 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
4-11 p.m. Tram Service Available
5-10 p.m. DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
5:05-6 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying (Impound)
Approx. 8:45 p.m. Fireworks presented by Keystone (The Flat Track)
Approx. 9-10 p.m. Tim Dugger Concert presented by Keystone (The Flat Track Stage)
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Saturday

Aug. 22, 2026
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
Tram Service Available
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
10 a.m. DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
10:30 a.m. Gates Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
Suites (Concord & Main) & Hospitality Areas Open
NASCAR Cup Series Practice
Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Food Court & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstands)
Sign the Track Wall Banner (Track Treasures Shop in Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
50/50 Raffle (Tent Between Concord & Main Grandstands & Roaming) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
11:40 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Impound)
12 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
1:10 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
1:30 p.m. Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race (Stages 55/110/175 Laps = 185.15 Miles)
Approx. 4:25 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver Introductions (As Cars Roll Off The Grid)
4:30 p.m. Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race (100 Laps = 105.8 Miles)
5:30 p.m. Track Walk presented by LeMay Family Goodworks (Check-in at the front of the Bath/Shower House in the S3 Lot) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
6 p.m. "The Magic Mile" Happy Hour Show hosted by Jose Castillo, Mamba Smith & Alan Cavanna featuring Steve Park & Dick Berggren (6-7 p.m.) | Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric & Joey Logano (7-7:30 p.m.) | Freddie Kraft & Tommy Baldwin (7:30-8 p.m.) (The Groove)
7 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
8:30 p.m. Everybody Wants Some: A Tribute to Van Halen Concert (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)
9 p.m. The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos Performance (The Groove)
Additional Details
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tram Service Available
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New England Racing Museum Open (Near NHMS's South Entrance)
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
10:30 a.m. Gates Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
Suites (Concord & Main) & Hospitality Areas Open
10:30-11:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice
10:30 a.m. – NWMT Checkered Flag Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Food Court & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstands)
Sign the Track Wall Banner (Track Treasures Shop in Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
50/50 Raffle (Tent Between Concord & Main Grandstands & Roaming) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Impound)
12-3 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
1:10 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
1:30 p.m. Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race (Stages 55/110/175 Laps = 185.15 Miles)
Approx. 4:25 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver Introductions (As Cars Roll Off The Grid)
4:30 p.m. Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race (100 Laps = 105.8 Miles)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Track Walk presented by LeMay Family Goodworks (Check-in at the front of the Bath/Shower House in the S3 Lot) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
6-8 p.m. "The Magic Mile" Happy Hour Show hosted by Jose Castillo, Mamba Smith & Alan Cavanna featuring Steve Park & Dick Berggren (6-7 p.m.) | Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric & Joey Logano (7-7:30 p.m.) | Freddie Kraft & Tommy Baldwin (7:30-8 p.m.) (The Groove)
7-9 p.m. Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
8:30-10 p.m. Everybody Wants Some: A Tribute to Van Halen Concert (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)
9-11 p.m. The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos Performance (The Groove)
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Sunday

Aug. 23, 2026
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
Tram Service Available *Trams do not run for 45 minutes immediately following the checkered flag
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
9:45 a.m. Wicked Good Live Auction (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
10 a.m. Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
10:30 a.m. NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
11 a.m. Gates Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
Suites (Concord & Main) & Hospitality Areas Open
Trackside Live Hosted by Kenny Wallace & John Roberts (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)
50/50 Raffle (Tent Between Concord & Main Grandstands & Roaming) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands)
*Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Food Court & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstands)
12:30 p.m. Fan Track Access (Frontstretch)
1:50 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Drivers' Meeting (Infield Tent)
2:15 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
3 p.m. Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race (Stages 70/185/301 Laps = 318.46 Miles)
Additional Details
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
8 a.m. – One Hour Post-Race Tram Service Available *Trams do not run for 45 minutes immediately following the checkered flag
9:30 a.m. Ticket Booths Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
9:45-10:45 a.m. Wicked Good Live Auction (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fan Zone Open (S2 Lot)
The Groove Open (Fan Zone | S2 Lot)
Sign Up to Ride the Elm City Party Bike (The Groove)
DJ Playing Music (The Groove)
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. NASCAR Credentials Open (NASCAR Credentials Hauler Next to Parking Building Near Speedway's Main Entrance)
11 a.m. Gates Open (Concord, Main & Laconia)
Suites (Concord & Main) & Hospitality Areas Open
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trackside Live Hosted by Kenny Wallace & John Roberts (Cracker Barrel Stage | Just Outside Infield Tunnel)
11 a.m. – Checkered Flag 50/50 Raffle (Tent Between Concord & Main Grandstands & Roaming) *Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Track Treasures Shop Open (Gap Between Concord & Main Grandstands)
*Proceeds Benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities
Food Court & Merchandise Trailers Open (Behind Main Grandstands)
12:30-2:45 p.m. Fan Track Access (Frontstretch)
1:50 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Drivers' Meeting (Infield Tent)
2:15 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
3 p.m. Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race (Stages 70/185/301 Laps = 318.46 Miles)
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