It’s kind of hard to believe given the blistering start to the season he had, but Denny Hamlin may be looking to prove himself this weekend, as well. With plenty to prove, look for these two Ford drivers to come out swinging this weekend.Ģ. DiBenedetto, while up and down this season, is currently on the rise and has finished sixth or better in the last two NHMS jaunts. The 2012 champ Keselowski is the defending winner of the race, showing last season his proclivity with this rules package, extending his top-10 run at the “Magic Mile” to five in the last six there. Now what? Well, there are still 15 races left for each of them with their respective teams, and they’re each capable of winning – particularly at New Hampshire. It certainly was a NASCAR week to remember, and we now know officially Brad Keselowski and Matt DiBenedetto will no longer be with Team Penske and Wood Brothers Racing, respectively, after the season. Here are five big story lines we’ll be following at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.ġ. Starting lineup: See the full lineup Pit-stall assignments: See who is pitting where | Expert breaks down pit selections Chance of precipitation is 80%, according to Race Distance: 301 laps, 318.46 miles Stages: Stage 1 – 75 laps | Stage 2 – 110 laps (ends at Lap 185) | Final Stage – 116 laps (scheduled to end at Lap 301) Pit-road speed: 45 mph Caution car speed: 50 mph New Hampshire 101: Get the full lowdown Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. ET TV/Radio: NBCSN/NBC Sports App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Forecast: Showers. Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a 1.058-mile layout located in Loudon, New Hampshire Green flag: 3:18 p.m.

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