Blaney Takes Pole as Penske Dominates Atlanta Qualifying
Ryan Blaney secures pole position as teammate Joey Logano follows, setting the stage for a pivotal NASCAR race at Atlanta’s newly renamed EchoPark Speedway.
Jul 12, 2026
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Blaney Secures Pole for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway
Ryan Blaney will lead the field at EchoPark Speedway, but the real story lies in the surprising qualifying performances, the absence of Toyota from the top ten and the emerging battle among the sport’s mid‑tier teams.
Jul 12, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole as NASCAR Sets Quaker State 400 Grid
Ryan Blaney secured the pole with a 30.815-second lap, followed by Joey Logano and Kyle Larson, as the full starting grid for the Quaker State 400 was revealed.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole for Quaker State 400 as Penske Locks Front Row
Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway with a 30.815‑second lap, edging teammate Joey Logano, while the full starting grid features 35 drivers from across the sport.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole as NASCAR Sets Up Quaker State 400 at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway
Ryan Blaney secured pole position with a 30.815‑second lap, while Joey Logano and Kyle Larson will start alongside him in a 38‑driver field at EchoPark Speedway.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole at EchoPark Speedway as Penske Dominates Qualifying
Ryan Blaney secured pole position with a 30.815‑second lap, while teammate Joey Logano joins him on the front row. Penske’s three cars occupied the top spots, no Toyota advanced to the final round, and several drivers faced a chaotic qualifying session marked by spin and shifting track conditions.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway
Ryan Blaney secured the pole position for the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway with a lap of 30.815 seconds, edging teammate Joey Logano by half a tenth. The race will be televised on TNT and streamed on HBO Max.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Secures Pole as NASCAR Heads to EchoPark Speedway This Sunday
Ryan Blaney will start from the pole at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia, where a $11.2 million purse and a competitive lineup promise a dramatic race.
Jul 11, 2026
Blaney Takes Pole for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway
Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, edging out teammate Joey Logano by half a tenth. Penske locked out the front row while Toyota focused on race handling, and the event will be televised on TNT with a stream on HBO Max.
Jul 11, 2026
Ryan Blaney Takes Pole at EchoPark Speedway Ahead of NASCAR Cup Series Race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia, where Ryan Blaney secured pole position with a 30.815‑second lap, while Joey Logano and Kyle Larson followed closely behind.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR Atlanta Weekend Sets Stage for Quaker State 400 Qualifying
The upcoming Cup Series qualifying for the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta will feature a revised format, a strong driver lineup and multiple viewing options.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Atlanta for Quaker State 400 Qualifying
The upcoming weekend at Atlanta will see the final tune‑up for the Quaker State 400, with a two‑round qualifying format that could reshape the playoff picture.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR’s 20th Annual Quaker State 400 Returns to EchoPark Speedway in 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 season will feature its 20th race at EchoPark Speedway, where a single‑lap qualifying system will determine the top‑10 shoot‑out and a deep field of 36 drivers will compete.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR’s 20th 2026 Race Set for EchoPark Speedway
The 2026 Quaker State 400 will mark the twentieth Cup Series event at EchoPark Speedway, featuring a new qualifying format and a full roster of 38 drivers.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR Sets Up Doubleheader at EchoPark Speedway for 2026 Quaker State 400
NASCAR will host the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway during the 22nd race weekend of the 2026 season, marking the first time the series schedules a doubleheader at the same track this year. Tyler Reddick captured the spring victory and now faces a field of favorites including Ryan Blaney William Byron Chase Elliott and himself, while BetMGM offers betting options for fans.
Jul 11, 2026
Quaker State 400 Set for Lineup Overhaul Ahead of Sunday Showdown
The upcoming Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will feature new drivers and teams, while two former entries drop out, as the race prepares for a 7:00 p.m. ET start on TNT Sports.
Jul 11, 2026
Rain Threat Could Cancel NASCAR Qualifying at Atlanta
NASCAR faces a potential washout at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where a rain‑soaked qualifying session could reshape the starting grid and elevate Denny Hamlin to pole.
Jul 11, 2026
MBM Motorsports Shifts No. 66 Entry to Atlanta After Chicagoland Withdrawal
MBM Motorsports will not run its No. 66 car at Chicagoland Speedway but will field the same entry at the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta, where veteran driver Chad Finchum aims to improve on a modest season record.
Jul 11, 2026
NY Racing Team Skips EchoPark Speedway as Yeley’s Season Falters
After a 35th‑place finish at Chicagoland Speedway, NY Racing Team has decided not to field the No. 44 Chevrolet for the upcoming race at EchoPark Speedway, leaving J.J. Yeley’s campaign in limbo.
Jul 11, 2026
B.J. McLeod’s 30‑Race Superspeedway Streak Concludes as Daniel Dye Takes the Wheel for Atlanta
After a 30‑race streak on superspeedways was snapped at Talladega, Daniel Dye stepped in for the upcoming Atlanta event, while B.J. McLeod prepares to return for the Quaker State 400.
Jul 11, 2026
Corey Heim’s 2026 NASCAR Schedule and Upcoming Races
Corey Heim is poised to step into a full‑time role with 23XI Racing for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, taking the seat that will be vacated by Riley Herbst. The move comes after a promising part‑time campaign that has already yielded his first career victory.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR to Stage Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2026
NASCAR announces the 2026 Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with a new two‑variable qualifying metric, updated entry list and a primetime TNT Sports broadcast.
Jul 11, 2026
Logano Looms as Betting Favorite for Atlanta NASCAR Showdown
Joey Logano’s recent Atlanta successes and the unpredictable nature of plate‑track racing set the stage for a compelling betting landscape, with several under‑the‑radar drivers poised to break into the top ten.
Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR Sets Up for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway
The Cup Series will race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway on Sunday night, with a single‑group qualifying session on Saturday determining the lineup for the 400‑mile event.
Jul 10, 2026