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Reddick on Pole as Dollar Tree 301 Becomes Penultimate Test for Chase Spots

Sunday’s results could reshape the 16-driver Chase field by moving drivers closer to or farther from the final cutoff before the regular-season finale at Daytona.

Overview

  • Tyler Reddick won Saturday qualifying and will start from the pole for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with Josh Berry alongside and William Byron third.
  • The 301-lap race at the one‑mile 'Magic Mile' is split into three stages of 70, 115 and 116 laps and rewards braking precision and track position over long green‑flag runs.
  • USA Network will carry the national telecast and outlets list HBO Max and subscription streaming services for in-car and full-feed streams, though availability varies by platform.
  • Weather reports produced conflicting notes about an earlier start and increased rain chances, and some outlets say NASCAR moved the green flag up because of the forecast while others treat that as disputed.
  • Playoff pressure is central with two regular-season races left: Shane van Gisbergen sits around the 16th spot and is roughly 50 points clear of the nearest challenger, and next week’s Daytona race remains the final chance to change the Chase field.