\u2013 New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) has named 2004 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) champion, 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and three-time NHMS race winner Kurt Busch as Grand Marshal for the Mobil 1 301 NCS Playoffs race this Sunday, Sept. 21. Busch will deliver the most famous words in motorsports \u2013 \u201cDrivers, start your engines!\u201d \u2013 to kick off an unforgettable afternoon of racing in Loudon.<\/p>\n
This year marks the first NCS Playoffs race in New Hampshire since 2017, adding to the track\u2019s storied legacy as the Granite State welcomes back championship drama. Fittingly, history will come full circle with Busch\u2019s return to the spotlight.<\/p>\n
In 2004, NHMS hosted the very first playoff race in NASCAR history \u2013 the launch of the then \u201cChase for the Championship.\u201d That day, Busch etched his name into the record books by winning the race and sweeping the year with another win in New Hampshire earlier in the year, setting the tone for his run to the championship. Over the course of his career, Busch would add two more NHMS victories, cementing his place as one of the speedway\u2019s most successful competitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have Kurt Busch join us as Grand Marshal for this landmark event,\u201d said New Hampshire Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath. \u201cKurt\u2019s accomplishments at New Hampshire, including his historic win in the inaugural playoff race, make him the perfect person to fire up the field as we usher in another chapter of playoff racing at \u2018The Magic Mile.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans can witness Busch\u2019s command and the thrilling playoff action live at NHMS this Sunday, Sept. 21 when the NCS takes on \u201cThe Magic Mile\u201d to kick off the Round of 12 with the Mobil 1 301. Don\u2019t miss all of the exciting off-track action including \u201cThe Magic Mile\u201d Happy Hour Show, Trackside Live, The Groove fan hangout, a Draw the Line concert, driver appearances, a variety of live performances and much more.<\/p>\n
For a full NASCAR weekend schedule, visit NHMS.com\/Events\/Mobil-1-301\/Schedule\/.<\/p>\n
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For tickets and camping for New England\u2019s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend, featuring the Mobil 1 301 NCS Playoffs race, fans should visit NHMS.com or call 833-4LOUDON. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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