Tech Section: "Magic Mile" Mechanical Dynamics
New Hampshire Motor Speedway functions as a high-speed paperclip, requiring a specialized short-track aero-mechanical balance. Why? The flat banking (1° to 7°) provides minimal centrifugal assistance in the corners, placing the entire burden of rotation on the mechanical side-bite of the tires. So What? Trucks that cannot "pivot" in the center will suffer an aero-push on exit, leaving them vulnerable to being passed on the long straightaways.
Thermal Management Intelligence: New Hampshire's abrasive surface generates extreme heat in the right-side tire carcasses. Why? The lack of banking means the right-front tire takes the brunt of the braking force and cornering load without the "rest" found on banked intermediates. So What? Drivers must manage their brake cooling and entry speeds early in a run; over-driving into Turn 1 will cook the tires by Lap 15, resulting in a catastrophic drop-off in lap times.
Weekend Intelligence History (Hard Assets)
- Goodyear Tire Profile: Teams are utilizing the same tire codes run at Richmond (Left-Side: D-6142 | Right-Side: D-6116).
- Inflation Parameters: Recommended minimum pressures are set at LF: 12 psi, RF: 30 psi, LR: 12 psi, RR: 27 psi.
- Circumference Data: Left-side tires measure 2,218 mm (87.3 in.) while right-sides measure 2,244 mm (88.3 in.).
- Dry Weather Allotment: Teams have access to 5 total sets (3 new for race, 1 qualifying transfer, 1 for practice).
Drivers & Teams Intelligence: Official 41-Truck Entry List
Because the entry list exceeds the 36-truck starting limit, qualifying speed is a mechanical necessity for open teams. Why? Five teams will be sent home following the impound session. So What? This creates a "qualifying trim" arms race during Friday's practice, where teams will sacrifice race-run balance for pure single-lap speed.
| No. | Driver | Team / Organization | Manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavan Boschele | TRICON Garage | Toyota | American Land Partners |
| 2 | Luke Baldwin | Team Reaume | Ford | Mohawk Northeast Inc. |
| 4 | Connor Hall | Niece Motorsports | Chevrolet | DQS Solutions & Staffing |
| 5 | John Hunter Nemechek | TRICON Garage | Toyota | Dollar Tree |
| 7 | Connor Mosack | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | Friends of Jaclyn Foundation |
| 9 | Grant Enfinger | CR7 Motorsports | Chevrolet | Grant County Mulch |
| 10 | Corey LaJoie | Kaulig Racing | RAM | Mopar |
| 11 | Kaden Honeycutt | TRICON Garage | Toyota | Safelite |
| 12 | Brenden Queen | Kaulig Racing | RAM | Cummins |
| 13 | Cole Butcher | ThorSport Racing | Ford | ThorSport |
| 14 | Mini Tyrrell | Kaulig Racing | RAM | Ram |
| 15 | Tanner Gray | TRICON Garage | Toyota | Place of Hope |
| 16 | Justin Haley | Kaulig Racing | RAM | Ram |
| 17 | Giovanni Ruggiero | TRICON Garage | Toyota | First Auto Group |
| 18 | Tyler Ankrum | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | Chevrolet | LIUNA |
| 19 | Daniel Hemric | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | Chevrolet | Delphi |
| 20 | Mason Massey | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | Chevrolet | BRUNT Workwear |
| 22 | Patrick Emerling | Team Reaume | Ford | Liberty Brew Coffee |
| 25 | Colin Braun | Kaulig Racing | RAM | Ram Free Agent Program |
| 26 | Toni Breidinger | Rackley W.A.R | Chevrolet | Rackley Roofing |
| 27 | Dawson Sutton | Rackley W.A.R | Chevrolet | Rackley W.A.R |
| 33 | Frankie Muniz | Team Reaume | Ford | Dr. Sheffield's |
| 34 | Layne Riggs | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing |
| 38 | Chandler Smith | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | The Pete Store |
| 42 | Parker Eatmon | Niece Motorsports | Chevrolet | Operator Standard |
| 44 | Andres Perez De Lara | Niece Motorsports | Chevrolet | Telcel |
| 45 | Landen Lewis | Niece Motorsports | Chevrolet | J.F. Electric/Utilitra |
| 52 | Stewart Friesen | Halmar Friesen Racing | Toyota | Halmar International |
| 56 | Timmy Hill | Hill Motorsports | Toyota | Coble Enterprises |
| 62 | Christopher Bell | Halmar Friesen Racing | Toyota | Rheem/mSupply |
| 69 | Derek White | MBM | Ford | MBM Motorsports |
| 71 | Connor Zilisch | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | NationsGuard |
| 76 | Spencer Boyd | Freedom Racing Enterprises | Chevrolet | Freedom Racing |
| 77 | Tristan McKee | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | Delaware Life |
| 81 | Kris Wright | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | Chevrolet | Warranty Solutions |
| 88 | Ty Majeski | ThorSport Racing | Ford | ThorSport |
| 91 | Christian Eckes | McAnally Hilgemann Racing | Chevrolet | CRC Brakleen |
| 93 | D. L. Wilson | Costner Motorsports | Chevrolet | Rodney Cole Insurance |
| 98 | Jake Garcia | ThorSport Racing | Ford | Quanta/Curb Records |
| 99 | Ben Rhodes | ThorSport Racing | Ford | Campers Inn |
| 72 | Michael Christopher Jr. | Halmar Friesen Racing | Toyota | Whelen Engineering |