Kyle Busch was awarded the pole for the race as determined by competition-based formula. The track is currently one of eight major NASCAR tracks owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports. The track was originally the site of Bryar Motorsports Park before being purchased and redeveloped by Bob Bahre. Nicknamed 'The Magic Mile', the speedway is often converted into a 1.6-mile (2.6 km) road course, which includes much of the oval. New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058-mile (1.703 km) oval speedway located in Loudon, New Hampshire, which has hosted NASCAR racing annually since the early 1990s, as well as the longest-running motorcycle race in North America, the Loudon Classic. Report Background New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the track where the race was held. Aric Almirola led the last 28 laps to take a surprise victory, the third of his NASCAR Cup Series career, and his first on a non superspeedway. It was the 22nd race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Originally scheduled for 301 laps, the race was shortened to 293 laps due to darkness.
The 2021 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 was a NASCAR Cup Series race held on July 18, 2021, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.