The 2023 Crayon 301 was a NASCAR Cup Series race held on July 17 2023 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, United States. Contested over 301 laps on the 1.058‑mile (1.703 km) oval, the event was the twentieth race of the twenty‑second season of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series.
Background and scheduling
Originally scheduled for Sunday, July 16, the race was postponed to Monday, July 17, due to rain. The race name reflects a sponsorship arrangement with Crayon, a marketing agency that acquired naming rights for the event.
Track details
New Hampshire Motor Speedway, nicknamed “The Magic Mile,” is a permanent racing facility featuring an oval configuration used primarily for stock‑car competition. The venue also hosts motorcycle events and can be converted to a road course layout.
Qualifying and pole position
Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing secured the pole position with a qualifying lap time of 30.524 seconds.
Race summary
Martin Truex Jr., driving the No. 19 Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing, led the most laps (254) and won the race, marking his 34th career Cup Series victory. The average speed of the event was 101.572 mph (163.464 km/h).
Broadcast
In the United States, television coverage was provided by NBC under its NASCAR on NBC contract, with commentary from Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Radio coverage aired on the Performance Racing Network (PRN) with booth announcers Doug Rice and Mark Garrow.
Results overview
| Position | Driver | Team | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet |
| 2 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 3 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Ford |
| … | … | … | … |
(Only the top finishers are shown; a full finishing order is available in official race records.)
Significance
The victory gave Truex his final Cup Series win as a full‑time driver. The event contributed points toward the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship standings and continued New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s role as a staple venue on the series calendar.
References
- “2023 Crayon 301,” Wikipedia, accessed via Jina AI extraction, detailing race specifications, results, and broadcast information.