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Tyler Reddick sits in pole position for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Find out how to watch this race for free. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP Photo/Charlie NeibergallIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comcleveland.com Express DeskLOUDON, N.H. – With just two races left in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the drivers take their shot with the Dollar Tree 301 today – Sunday, Aug. 23 – at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This race is available on multiple streaming services for free. The race will be broadcast live on USA Network at 2 p.m. Eastern. NASCAR fans who have cut the cord can catch the thrilling action by utilizing free trial streaming options from FuboTV ($25 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month) The most flexible non-free option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99 and Monthly for $45.99.Here are five storylines to watch for today’s game: 1. Tyler Reddick secures pole position amidst a competitive qualification fieldTyler Reddick will start in the top spot after posting a speed of 134.094 mph during the qualifying sessions. Reddick currently sits fourth in the season points standings, bolstered by five wins and 10 top five finishes.2. A crowded pack of veteran points leaders vies for dominance at the Magic MilePoints leader Denny Hamlin starts fourth in search of his fourth career victory at the track, while Christopher Bell enters with a strong history of two wins in his last four New Hampshire starts. They face a challenge from last year’s winner Ryan Blaney, who currently holds second place in the points standings and will start eighth.3. Postseason qualifying pressure mounts for drivers on the Chase bubbleShane Van Gisbergen maintains a slim hold on the final Chase postseason spot with a 50-point lead over competitor Ryan Preece. The battle for the 16-driver field remains tight as Ross Chastain trails Preece by only 13 points heading into the event.4. Technical course characteristics reward patience and precision on the flat trackThe 301-lap race features critical stage breaks at laps 70 and 185 that will test driver patience and short-run restart speed. Because passing is expected to be at a premium on this flat course, precision driving will be essential for a successful night in The Granite State.5. Inclement weather conditions force a proactive shift in the race scheduleOfficials moved the race start time up by one hour to mitigate the threat of a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Drivers will contend with these unpredictable conditions with a high temperature near 75 degrees.How to watch the NASCAR Cup Series New Hampshire on TV and streaming servicesWhat: NASCAR Cup Series: New Hampshire (Dollar Tree 301)When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026Time: 2 p.m. EasternWhere: New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Loudon, New Hampshire Channels: USA Network Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month) and Sling TV (daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)How to watch NASCAR Cup Series New Hampshire FREE STREAM today How to watch F1 Dutch Grand Prix today for free How to watch Real Madrid Spanish LaLiga opener today for free How to watch Cleveland Browns preseason game today | Shedeur Sanders Where to watch Browns vs. Bills NFL preseason FREE STREAM today Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.