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Winners and losers from a wet/dry NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

After 301 laps of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it was once again Ryan Blaney raising the lobster above his head in Victory Lane. He denied Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry a much-needed victory, and solidified his place in the No. 2 spot in the Cup standings. The race featured nine cautions, and 15 lead changes among seven different drivers. There is now just one race left in the ... Keep…

Winners and losers from a wet/dry NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

New Hampshire Motor Speedway witnessed a thrilling NASCAR Cup race, with Ryan Blaney emerging victorious once again. Blaney's triumph came after a slow pit stop earlier in the race left him trailing. However, his crew chief, Jonathan Hassler, managed to get him back into contention with a two-tire call during their final stop. Blaney then held off two drivers with fresh tires to secure his third win of the season and solidify his second-place standing in the Cup points.

This victory comes on the heels of a rough day for Chase Elliott, who finished 25th after a pit crew error forced an unscheduled pit stop. Meanwhile, Josh Berry continued to make his presence felt in the sport, fighting for his future after losing his Cup ride to Jesse Love. Despite missing out on a needed win, Berry's aggressive performance earned him a top ten finish and kept him in the spotlight for potential team ownership in 2027.

William Byron experienced a setback when a disconnected wheel led to a two-lap penalty and a wrecked race car. The incident will likely cost him two crew members their jobs. Ryan Preece, driving for RFK Racing, maintained his Chase hopes by finishing a strong ninth place. However, the track's drying conditions took a toll on Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen, who struggled to maintain his pace and finished 20th.

Despite a second-place finish, Bubba Wallace's efforts were not enough to claim victory at New Hampshire. Biscroe's final run at the race was disastrous, as he dropped from second to 26th in the standings after a series of poor decisions.

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