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New England\u2019s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend<\/a> is set for Sept. 19-21 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway<\/a> (NHMS), and not only are race fans excited about their annual NASCAR<\/a> stop being in September \u2013 cooler weather, Trucks return, Playoffs \u2013 the NASCAR Cup Series<\/a> (NCS) drivers have been looking forward to returning to NHMS to kick off the Round of 12 as well:<\/p>\n

Denny Hamlin | Driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing<\/a> Toyota<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cNew Hampshire is one of the most exciting short tracks that we have on our schedule. Now that it\u2019s back in the Playoffs, it\u2019s super exciting for myself, so, as a team, and a multiple winner there, it\u2019s a track that I really look forward to going to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Christopher Bell | Driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Hampshire is one of my best tracks, so I\u2019m super grateful that it\u2019s coming at a huge moment in the NASCAR Playoffs. No better way to advance in the Playoffs than another win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan Blaney | Driver of the No. 12 Team Penske<\/a> Ford<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWell I always loved going up to New Hampshire when it was in the Playoffs, right, in the chase. It\u2019s a beautiful area, you know, I love that area of the country. Especially that time of the year, you know. The leaves are starting to change, and it\u2019s really pretty up there. So I love that it\u2019s back in the Playoffs, because it puts on a great show, and it deserves to be in it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chase Elliott | Driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports<\/a> Chevrolet<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to the weather, honestly. I think it will be really nice. I like going up there, it\u2019s actually really nice there in the summer, so I think it will be nice up there in the fall. I used to not like going up there for whatever reason, but, I don\u2019t know, in my older age, I like going to Loudon now. So it\u2019s been, yeah, fun part of the country. I only go there once, so you better soak it in \u2018cause you\u2019re not going to see it again for a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ty Dillon | Driver of the No. 10 Kaulig Racing<\/a> Chevrolet<\/p>\n

\u201cI love going to New Hampshire. One of my favorite places that we get to race at, and now that it\u2019s got a date that\u2019s so important to our Playoffs, so important to picking our champion, the track is so unique.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chase Briscoe | Driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be really exciting to go to New Hampshire to start the Round of 12. You know, the New Hampshire race always has just an awesome fan base. A ton of camping, and the fan base up there is so passionate, so for us to be able to bring a playoff race down there and just add to that layer of excitement that was already there is going to be really, really cool.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan Preece | Driver of the No. 60 RFK Racing<\/a> Ford<\/p>\n

\u201cLooking forward to the weather. I mean, that\u2019s honestly prime weather in September. It\u2019s not hot, it\u2019s starting to be that hoodie time that all of us in New England love. So I\u2019ll be excited about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joey Logano | Driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford<\/p>\n

\u201cThe weather is fantastic pretty much every time we go up there. I don\u2019t know, it just feels like home. When you\u2019re traveling around the country all the time, and I live in Charlotte now, I like Charlotte, don\u2019t get me wrong, but going up north just has that home feeling for me. I look forward to that the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael McDowell | Driver of the No. 71 Spire Motorsports<\/a> Chevrolet<\/p>\n

\u201cFall weather and fall of New Hampshire is what I\u2019m looking forward to the most. New Hampshire is a fun racetrack, great fans, and it\u2019s going to be great weather, so looking forward to enjoying New Hampshire once again in the Playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cody Ware | Driver of the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing<\/a> Ford<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s super awesome to have another short track on the schedule for the Playoffs. So to have New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the mix is going to add for more excitement and a different element of racing going into the championship.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daniel Suarez | Driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing<\/a> Chevrolet<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very excited to return to New Hampshire with extra pressure in the Playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kyle Larson | Driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet<\/p>\n

\u201cI do love the region. It\u2019s a beautiful part of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Austin Cindric | Driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m expecting to see some nice New Hampshire scenery in the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

New England\u2019s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend is Sept. 19-21 at NHMS. On-track action kicks off Friday with practice and qualifying sessions for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour<\/a> (NWMT) and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series<\/a> (NCTS) plus SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels<\/a> at The Flat Track. The action continues on Doubleheader Saturday<\/a> with the Mohegan Sun 100 NWMT race, the Team EJP 175 NCTS playoff race and NCS practice and qualifying. The on-track action culminates Sunday with the NCS taking on \u201cThe Magic Mile\u201d to kick off the Round of 12. Don\u2019t miss all of the exciting off-track action including \u201cThe Magic Mile\u201d Happy Hour Show<\/a>, Trackside Live<\/a>, The Groove<\/a> fan hangout, concerts from Draw the Line<\/a> and Being Petty: The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Experience<\/a>, Family Movie Night<\/a> featuring \u201cCaptain America: Brave New World,\u201d driver appearances, a variety of live performances, fireworks<\/a> and much more.<\/p>\n

For a full NASCAR weekend schedule, visit NHMS.com\/Events\/NASCAR-Cup-Series\/Schedule\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tickets:
For tickets and camping for New England\u2019s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend, featuring the NCS and Team EJP 175 NCTS playoff races, Mohegan Sun 100 NWMT race and SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels, fans should visit NHMS.com<\/a> or call 833-4LOUDON. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 on Sunday, free on Doubleheader Saturday and start at $10 on Friday.<\/p>\n

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