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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.
Denny Hamlin leads the standings, while Reddick and Blaney chase closely, and the playoff picture sharpens with six events remaining.
In a thrilling finish at EchoPark Speedway, Ryan Blaney edged out Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace in overtime, earning his 19th Cup career win and Ford’s 750th NASCAR triumph.
Tyler Reddick narrows the championship gap to Denny Hamlin, while Shane van Gisbergen maintains a comfortable lead. Several drivers jockey for position ahead of the 2026 Chase.
Ryan Blaney captured victory after a rain‑delayed, overtime finish at EchoPark Speedway, while Denny Hamlin holds the top spot in the points standings heading into the next race.
Tyler Reddick’s surge narrows his deficit to Denny Hamlin, while Shane van Gisbergen and Erik Jones battle for the cut‑line, and Ross Chastain climbs as A.J. Allmendinger slides.
Ryan Blaney captured the Quaker State 400 after a three‑hour weather delay, moving to within 65 points of points leader Denny Hamlin with six races remaining before the Chase.
Ryan Blaney captured the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a lengthy weather delay, moving to second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings behind Denny Hamlin. With six races left before the Chase, the points battle is tightening.
Ryan Blaney’s victory at EchoPark Speedway reshapes the points standings, leaving Denny Hamlin 65 points ahead as the series heads into its final stretch.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps and held off a late charge to win the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, a race delayed by thunderstorms and decided in overtime.
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.
NASCAR driver Ryan Preece was fined and stripped of points after a Texas crash, sparking a “Don’t hit the button” T‑shirt campaign that has drawn fan support and raised questions about the series’ inconsistent disciplinary actions.
Rain and thunderstorms forced a mid‑race suspension of the NASCAR Cup Series event at EchoPark Speedway, with Ryan Blaney winning Stage 1 before the action was halted.
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 Quaker State 400 will be held on July 12 at EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta, with a high chance of rain, Ryan Blaney on pole, and the event broadcast on TNT and streaming on 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 secured the pole with a 30.815‑second lap, edging teammate Joey Logano, as Ford drivers prepare for a draft‑heavy showdown.
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.
Tyler Reddick seeks to rebuild momentum at EchoPark Speedway, where he captured a victory earlier this season, while Denny Hamlin tops the points standings and Kyle Larson hunts an end to his 43‑race winless drought.