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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a crucial race that could shake up the playoff standings, with Chase Elliott leading the pack and drivers like Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace, and Alex Bowman fighting to secure their spots, while others like Kyle Busch aim to improve their chances amid recent struggles.
The recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway is being hailed as a modern-day classic, with a finish that has sparked debate about its place in racing history. Despite not being a crown jewel or championship-deciding event, the race is being celebrated for its memorable moments beyond the finish, including Austin Cindric's spectacular move and a record number of lead changes. The race has prompted discussions about the potential for more events like it, and has raised questions about the future of other tracks, such as Texas Motor Speedway. Additionally, the article includes insights on the performance of drivers, a look at NASCAR penalties, and a glimpse into the quirky habits of driver Noah Gragson.
Daniel Suarez's thrilling three-wide victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway provided NASCAR with the highlight it sought after the track's 2022 remodeling, resulting in the closest finish of the 2024 season. The race featured numerous crashes and lead changes, showcasing the impact of the track's redesign and NASCAR's rule adjustments. While the dramatic finish was a success, there are concerns about the long-term implications of prioritizing entertainment over traditional racing dynamics, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in track renovations and race strategies.
Daniel Suarez won a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in a wild photo finish, edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch. It was the closest finish in Atlanta Motor Speedway history and the third-closest in NASCAR Cup Series history. The race featured a massive pileup on the second lap and a record 48 lead changes. Suarez's win secured his spot in the playoffs, but he's determined to win more races.
Daniel Suarez won a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in a thrilling three-wide finish, edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch. The victory, his second in 253 Cup races, secured his spot in the playoffs and marked his first win on a speedway. The race featured a massive pileup, multiple lead changes, and a record 10 cautions. The Cup Series moves to Las Vegas next weekend.
Daniel Suarez wins the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, marking his first Cup win on an oval track and first win since Sonoma in 2022. The race featured 48 lead changes, setting a new Cup record at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and had 14 different leaders. Kyle Busch leads the Cup standings, with Suarez in seventh place. The next race will take place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 13th.
Joey Logano was penalized and moved to the back of the pack for the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway due to a glove violation that did not meet SFI specification, a safety rating. This violation led to Logano serving a pass-through penalty at the start of the race. NASCAR also moved Chase Elliott to the back for unapproved adjustments. Larry McReynolds, a FOX NASCAR analyst, explained that Logano's glove was not SFI rated, despite it being a common practice during qualifying.
Joey Logano will have to start from the rear at the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and serve a pass-through penalty due to his gloves not meeting SFI specifications and being altered, triggering both a safety and competition penalty. Logano's altered gloves were clearly shown in the in-car camera feed from Saturday's qualifying session, and any additional penalties will be announced next week.
The Ambetter Health 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race, will take place at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Fans can watch the event for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirectTV Stream. William Byron, the newly crowned Daytona 500 champion, has mixed feelings about the reconfigured Atlanta track. Ford drivers dominated the qualifying, with Michael McDowell winning the pole. Denny Hamlin expects NASCAR to make adjustments to address fuel-saving concerns. The NASCAR Cup Series moves to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400, with William Byron aiming to continue his success after winning the Daytona 500. Austin Cindric and Corey LaJoie's clash at Daytona sets the stage for potential drama at Atlanta, where both drivers have had success. Meanwhile, dissatisfaction with fuel-saving strategies at Daytona has led NASCAR to consider changes, and negotiations between NASCAR and its race teams over the charter agreement have hit a roadblock. Kaulig Racing also announced Derek Kraus will drive their No. 16 Chevrolet in six Cup races this season, starting with the third race at Las Vegas. Christopher Bell is a top pick to win at Atlanta.
After the Daytona 500, NASCAR heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400, with William Byron, the winner of the Daytona 500, looking to continue his success. The race starts at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox, with live streaming available on the FoxSports website and app. The 260-lap race will feature three segments, and the lineup includes top drivers like Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, and Kyle Larson.
The NASCAR Cup Series moves to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400, with William Byron aiming to win his second consecutive race of the season. The race follows the Fr8 208 and RAPTOR King of Tough 250 events, and Byron will face competition from drivers like Alex Bowman and Joey Logano. The race is set to take place in sunny 63-degree weather, and fans can watch it on Fox at 3 p.m. ET.
Michael McDowell secures his first career pole position at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race, with Joey Logano and Kyle Busch starting second and third, respectively. Martin Truex Jr. is the fastest Toyota driver, qualifying in 12th place, while Erik Jones narrowly avoids a crash to secure the last spot on the grid. Ford drivers dominate the starting lineup, with the race scheduled to begin at 3:19 p.m. ET on Fox.
Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be busy with the Truck and Xfinity Series racing in a doubleheader, while Cup Series drivers qualify for Sunday's race. Several previous Atlanta winners are entered in the Truck Series race, and the Xfinity race will feature past winners as well. The weather is expected to be sunny with no chance of rain, and wind gusts of up to 16 mph. The schedule includes Cup Series qualifying and two races, with the Xfinity Series race concluding the day.
NASCAR's Truck and Xfinity series will have qualifying sessions at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, with opportunities for practice entering pit road after qualifying ends. There are 38 entries for the Xfinity race and 33 entries for the Truck race, leaving three open spots for late entries. The weather forecast for Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway includes rain showers in the morning and sunny skies later in the day, with high temperatures around 64-65 degrees.