(Alan MacRae for the Laconia Daily Sun)Drivers looking for traction in Overton 301'TrackBite' resin laid down to add grip, encourage side-by-side racingLOUDON — Drivers in Sunday's Overton 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be looking for traction, both on the track and in the standings. This crucial playoff-qualifying race, the 19th of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule, can play a big role in building a driver's momentum toward a championship run. Larson held a one-point lead over Truex and the penalty, dropped him down to second place, 34 points behind. The expectation is that the additional grip will increase the number of driving lanes and produce more side-by-side racing. The Overton 301 race, which officially kicks off the second half of the season, is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Source: Daily Sun July 15, 2017 02:37 UTC