Originally published on Jan. 16, 2021
By Zane Miller
As of the 2021 racing season, there have been eight
drivers in the Cup Series with their hometown listed in New Hampshire. So far,
drivers representing the Granite State have taken three top-10s in 49 starts.
5. Smokey Boutwell (Active 1964)
Boutwell made two Cup Series starts, where he had a
career best finish of 14th in his debut in the first Daytona 500 Qualifier in
1964. Boutwell went on to finish 20th in the 500 itself.
4. Dana Patten (Active 1988)
Patten drove in four races during the 1988 season as
an owner-driver, with his best finish of 22nd coming at Michigan International
Speedway.
3. Dick Skillen (Active 1974-85)
Skillen made 17 starts while driving on a part-time
basis throughout his career, having his best finish of 17th at Daytona
International Speedway in 1976.
2. Dave Dion (Active 1978-83)
Dion claimed one top-10 in 12 races, as he finished
ninth at Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway (now Richmond Raceway) during the 1980
season.
1. Ernie Gahan (Active 1960-66)
Gahan scored a pair of top-10s while making 11 starts,
taking a best finish of sixth at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds during the 1961
season.
List of Cup Series
drivers
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