Bad weather canceled qualifying and threatens Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. But the USA TODAY 301 NASCAR Cup Series race got underway 2:06 p.m. ET with Chase Elliot, who leads the NASCAR standings, in pole position.
The 301-mile race promises tough passing on one of the most unique tracks in NASCAR due to the combination of asphalt and granite — it is the Granite State, after all — on a relatively flat 1.058-mile oval. The circuit has produced many memorable races in its 20-plus years hosting the NASCAR Cup Series.
Eight races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, so drivers will be jockeying for position as the playoffs inch closer. Follow along for live updates of the race from USA TODAY Sports reporters on the ground in New Hampshire.
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Christopher Bell takes lead on lap 43
Could Christopher Bell do it two days in a row?
The winner of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, Bell made a move on the inside of Chase Elliott to take the lead on the 43rd lap of the 2024 USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Bell, who started fourth Sunday, methodically trimmed Elliott’s lead over the previous 10 laps. Elliott led by more than three seconds at one point. Still, Elliott remains about a second behind Bell with a little more than 20 laps to go in the first stage. — Richard Morin, USA TODAY Sports
Chase Elliott jumps out to lead on first lap
Polesitter Chase Elliott went three lanes deep…
