The 2002 New Hampshire 300 was the 27th stock car race of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the sixth iteration of the event.

[2] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 28.799 and an average speed of 132.255 miles per hour (212.844 km/h).

[2] Ward Burton of Bill Davis Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.421 and an average speed of 129.459 miles per hour (208.344 km/h).

[2] Greg Biffle of Andy Petree Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.350 and an average speed of 129.772 miles per hour (208.848 km/h).

[6] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would win the pole, setting a time of 28.802 and an average speed of 132.241 miles per hour (212.821 km/h).