
Blaney Claims Overtime Victory in Rain‑Soaked Quaker State 400 at Atlanta
A dramatic overtime finish highlighted the Quaker State 400, as rain forced a lengthy pause before the final laps were run under the lights.
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A dramatic overtime finish highlighted the Quaker State 400, as rain forced a lengthy pause before the final laps were run under the lights.

A three‑hour rain delay forced the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway to spill into the early hours of Monday, but the NASCAR Cup Series still managed to crown a winner.
Ryan Blaney grabs the pole with a 30.815‑second lap, while teammate Joey Logano qualifies second. Toyota teams prioritize race setup over qualifying speed, and the event will be streamed on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

A sudden lightning strike within eight miles of EchoPark Speedway brought the NASCAR Cup Series event to a halt just before the halfway point, prompting a red‑flag and a pit stop for the entire field.

The upcoming EchoPark Speedway race will feature a competitive lineup, no Toyota drivers in the top ten, and will be broadcast on TNT with streaming on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

The upcoming Quaker State 400 will take place Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET at Echopark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, and will be available on TNT, DirecTV, SlingTV and HBO Max.

The upcoming race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway will feature Ryan Blaney on pole, Joey Logano alongside him, and Erik Jones starting 11th, with the event broadcast on TNT and streamed via HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

The 2026 Quaker State 400 will run under the lights at EchoPark Speedway, featuring a stacked lineup, three distinct stages and a full slate of teams competing for crucial playoff points.

Ryan Blaney is the +750 favorite, with Joey Logano and Austin Cindric close behind, while recent eero 400 winner Chase Briscoe enters the mix.

Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a blistering lap of 179.912 mph, while teammate Joey Logano will start second. The race forms part of the In‑Season Challenge and will be televised live on TNT Sports.
The Cup Series will race at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12, with a 260‑lap, 400.4‑mile event broadcast on TNT and truTV, streamed on HBO Max, featuring a tight points battle between Hamlin and Reddick and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge.

Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano will start the Quaker State 400 from the front row, while Toyota teams prioritize handling over qualifying speed, with the event set for July 12 and streamed on HBO Max

The 2026 Quaker State 400 will light up EchoPark Speedway on July 12, with pole‑sitter Ryan Blaney alongside Joey Logano, while Toyota’s lone representative Erik Jones starts 11th. Full coverage details follow.
The Cup Series will race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway on July 12, featuring a competitive lineup, multiple broadcast options, and a unique stage format.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.