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The NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings are extremely tight heading into the Round of 12 opening race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and four capable drivers -- Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick -- are very close to the cutline.

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Nov 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez (11) during practice at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Christopher Bell, last week's race winner at Bristol, won the NASCAR Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway a year ago.

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Jul 26, 2025; Salinas, California, USA; Andretti Autosport driver Colton Herta (26) during a delay in practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) leads a pack of cars into turn 3 during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Sep 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) wins at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Sep 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) wins at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Sep 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) wins the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Ryan Blaney, the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford tied Justin Haley for the fastest lap in practice for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.