New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) weekend is set for Aug. 21-23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the NCS drivers will come to “The Magic Mile” with one goal in mind: win the Dollar Tree 301 so they can hoist Loudon the Lobster high above their head in victory lane. Besides winning the 20-pound crustacean on Sunday, many drivers take advantage of being in the region and indulge in New England’s seafood fare throughout the weekend.
Earlier this year, we asked the drivers to recommend three things they’d do if they were coming to NHMS as a race fan rather than a NASCAR driver – there was a clear top answer:
Ryan Blaney | Driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford
“If you like seafood, and obviously lobster, it’s kind of the place to be. Clam chowder is a massive thing. I’m a big clam chowder guy, so I always try to seek some out when I go up there.”
Ross Chastain | Driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
“I would definitely be eating some lobster somewhere around the racetrack. Doesn’t have to be at the track, but somewhere in my weekend of watching the races, I’m going to eat some lobster.”
Ryan Preece | Driver of the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
“Well, you know, being from New England, everybody loves seafood. I’m not the biggest seafood guy, but you want to find your local seafood place, go get some lobster or a lobster roll.”
Cody Ware | Driver of the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
“If you’re not from there, I’d probably say try to find a good lobster roll or something. I know every time I go up there, the seafood and lobster is awesome. Obviously an awesome lobster trophy you get if you win the race.”
Todd Gilliland | Driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
“I would have to get some seafood, some lobster to be exact, because I feel like that’s what they’re known for up there.”
Riley Herbst | Driver of the No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
“Go lobster hunting, eat lobster rolls and go to the racetrack. It’s perfect. Who doesn’t want to go grab some lobsters?”
AJ Allmendinger | Driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
“The lobster.”
Christopher Bell | Driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
“A good lobster bisque.”
Zane Smith | Driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
“I would definitely go tailgate, go get some lobster and probably a beer or two and go watch some good racing.”
Erik Jones | Driver of the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
“Well, I think I would want to get a lobster roll if I’d never been. Get an authentic lobster roll up there.”
Chase Briscoe | Driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
“I guess lobster, because that’s, like, the thing, I think, when we go up there.”
New England’s only NCS weekend is Aug. 21-23 at NHMS. On-track action kicks off Friday with practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) plus SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels at The Flat Track. The action continues on Doubleheader Saturday with the Team EJP 175 NCTS race and the Mohegan Sun 100 NWMT race following NCS practice and qualifying. The on-track action culminates Sunday with the Dollar Tree 301 NCS race. Don’t miss all of the exciting off-track entertainment including the “The Magic Mile” Happy Hour Show, Trackside Live, The Groove fan hangout, concerts from Everybody Wants Some and Tim Dugger, Family Movie Night featuring “Zootopia 2,” driver appearances, fireworks and much more.
For a full NASCAR weekend schedule, visit NHMS.com/Events/NASCAR-Cup-Series/Schedule/.
Tickets:
For tickets and camping for New England’s only NCS weekend, featuring the Dollar Tree 301 NCS race, Team EJP 175 NCTS race, Mohegan Sun 100 NWMT race and SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels, fans should visit NHMS.com or call 833-4LOUDON. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 on Sunday, free on Doubleheader Saturday and start at $10 on Friday.
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