Dollar Tree 301 2026 Schedule: Race Time, TV Channel, Weekend Events and New Hampshire Motor Speedway
The Dollar Tree 301 headlines the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The 301-lap race on the 1.058-mile oval is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET, with gates opening at 11:00 a.m.Fans can enjoy a full weekend of on-track action, concerts, fan activities, and charity events from Wednesday through Sunday.
When Is Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series?
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Race start time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Where Is Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series?
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, New Hampshire
(1.058-mile oval, also known as “The Magic Mile”)
How to Watch Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series?
TV: USA Network
Radio: PRN (Performance Racing Network) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
The race is the penultimate event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season and covers 301 laps (318.46 miles).
2026 Dollar Tree 301: Full Weekend Schedule
Wednesday, August 19
10:00 a.m. – New England Racing Museum open
6:00 p.m. – The Groove opens (Fan Zone, S2 Lot)
Camper Appreciation Musical Bingo presented by Keystone
8:00 p.m. – Camper Appreciation Karaoke presented by Keystone
Thursday, August 20
10:00 a.m. – New England Racing Museum open
6:00 p.m. – Laps for Charity (S3 Lot) – Benefits Speedway Children’s Charities
7:00 p.m. – The Groove opens with April Cushman Band & 603 Line Dancing
8:00 p.m. – Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Cracker Barrel Stage)
Friday, August 21
7:00 a.m. – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour haulers enter
Approx. 7:45 a.m. – NASCAR Cup Series hauler parade begins
8:00 a.m. – Parking lots open; Cup Series haulers enter
9:00 a.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series haulers enter
11:00 a.m. – Gates open
11:30 a.m. – Whelen Modified Tour Practice 1 (60 minutes)
12:40 p.m. – Whelen Modified Tour Final Practice (30 minutes)
2:45 p.m. – Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying
4:00 p.m. – CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
5:05 p.m. – CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
Approx. 8:45 p.m. – Fireworks presented by Keystone
Approx. 9:00 p.m. – Tim Dugger Concert presented by Keystone
Saturday, August 22
10:30 a.m. – Gates open
10:30 a.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Practice
11:00 a.m. – CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Autograph Session
11:35 a.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
12:00 p.m. – Whelen Modified Tour Autograph Session
1:30 p.m. – Team EJP 175 (NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race – 175 laps)
4:30 p.m. – Mohegan Sun 100 (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race – 100 laps)
6:00 p.m. – “The Magic Mile” Happy Hour Show (featuring Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, and more)
8:30 p.m. – Everybody Wants Some: A Tribute to Van Halen Concert
9:00 p.m. – The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos Performance
Sunday, August 23 (Race Day)
11:00 a.m. – Gates open
2:00 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Meeting
2:25 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
3:00 p.m. – Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series Race
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