Martin Treux Jr. is looking to go back-to-back after winning in New Hampshire last year, while Chase Elliott will look to stand on the top step of the podium from pole position.
If it’s not either of those two hoisting the trophy after 301 laps, a good bet could be Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin or Christopher Bell — all have wins in 2024 as well as previous wins at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Wet weather ruined the opportunity for New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon to drive the pace car before the start of Sunday’s Cup Series race, which is a shame since Judon believes he is the best driver among his Patriots teammates.
A soggy track meant Judon’s pace car training had to be canceled, so the four-time Pro Bowler will instead ride shotgun inside the official Toyota Camry XSE pace car before the green light at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
“I probably wouldn’t ask my teammates anything about driving,” Judon said before the race. “I think I’m the best driver on the team. I came into it fresh, no knowledge and I’m just happy for real. This is just a new experience.”
Could Judon’s driving skills lead to a future career in professional racing?
“For sure, no,” Judon said. “I don’t even know how to drive a stick car.”
— Richard Morin, USA TODAY Sports
