NASCAR: Do Tracks Deserve Multiple Races? – Part Two

Aug 21, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) leads during the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) leads during the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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New Hampshire – No

While New Hampshire Motor Speedway has produced a number of solid races none really stand out as “must see.” With the possible exception of the Jeff Gordon/Robby Gordon incident back in 2001.

The races at New Hampshire are often decided on fuel mileage. This isn’t necessary a bad thing but we often see those types of races at Michigan, Pocono, and Indianapolis as well. The track historically doesn’t produce a lot of action in the first half of the race which can make the race seem to drag on.

That being said, New Hampshire one of the few flat racetracks on the schedule and deserves to host the second race of the chase. The race in July doesn’t seem to get as much attention and could do better elsewhere.