The 2026 NASCAR season is flying by, and we’re down to the absolute wire! With only two races left before The Chase kicks off, Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is huge. Ryan Blaney, our favorite for the checkered flag, is absolutely on fire. Will he snag win No. 3 this season, or will someone else burst onto the scene?
Blaney’s Insane Run: Locked In and Loading Up
Listen, Blaney isn’t just a favorite, he’s been consistently delivering this year. The guy started from pole last week at Richmond, sure, and finished 13th, but don’t let that fool you. His 2026 season has been nothing short of stellar. We’re talking 16 top-10 finishes, five top-fives, four poles, and two big wins! He’s not just running well, he’s already locked into The Chase postseason. He’s sitting second in the standings, right behind Denny Hamlin. And remember last year at New Hampshire? Blaney started second and absolutely captured that checkered flag. The dude knows how to win on this track, and that’s why he’s priced at +330 to take it all.
The Chase Scramble: Bell, Berry, and the Nine Remaining Spots
While Blaney is playing with house money, nine spots are still up for grabs for the postseason, and the pressure is real! Christopher Bell is right on Blaney’s heels as the second favorite at +400. You know he’s itching for a win to solidify his position, maybe even ring that bell everyone’s talking about. Then you’ve got Josh Berry and Joey Logano both sitting at +550, ready to make a serious move. Denny Hamlin is at +700, and guys like William Byron and Tyler Reddick at +1000 are still very much in the mix. Every single pass, every pit stop, every turn matters for these guys who are fighting for their lives to make The Chase. This isn’t just another race; it’s a make-or-break moment for a huge chunk of the field.
So, get ready for some serious horsepower and drama this Sunday. Blaney wants his third win, but with only two races left before The Chase, everyone else is desperate to lock in one of those nine remaining postseason spots. It’s going to be a wild ride at New Hampshire, and you won’t want to miss who takes the flag and who gets one step closer to racing for the Cup!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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