
Hamlin Surges Ahead as Reddick’s Streak Ends at Sonoma
Denny Hamlin dethrones Tyler Reddick after a dramatic Sonoma showdown, reshaping the playoff picture ahead of the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta.
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Denny Hamlin dethrones Tyler Reddick after a dramatic Sonoma showdown, reshaping the playoff picture ahead of the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta.

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.

With Ryan Blaney on pole and analyst Mike McClure eyeing Brad Keselowski as a dark‑horse, the Quaker State 400 faces a weather‑induced crossroads that could reshape the In‑Season Challenge standings.

Kyle Busch, the NASCAR icon who died at 41, left an indelible mark with 14 wins at Atlanta, a historic first Cup victory for Toyota and a string of record‑breaking achievements that defined a generation of racing.

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.

A line of storms with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to sweep through the Atlanta Motor Speedway area just as the Quaker State 400 is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET, prompting track officials to watch radar closely.
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.

An in‑depth look at lineup construction, driver selections and data‑driven strategies for the upcoming Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway.

Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin’s championship battle has taken a dramatic turn over the last two weeks, with Reddick’s lead evaporating after a string of setbacks and Hamlin now holding a 44‑point advantage heading into the Quaker State 400.

Sunday night at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, the Quaker State 400 promises high‑stakes racing, featuring a 400‑mile, 260‑lap showdown where Ryan Blaney opens as the favorite and a host of seasoned competitors vie for the In‑Season Challenge crown.

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.

NASCAR will broadcast the Quaker State 400 live on TNT and truTV, with streaming on DIRECTV, as fans anticipate a tightly contested event featuring top drivers like Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott.

Joey Logano is tipped to capture Stage 1, Austin Cindric to win Stage 2, Bubba Wallace eyes a top‑10 finish, and Chase Elliott aims for his third victory of the season at the Atlanta oval.

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.

The late Kyle Busch, a 14‑time winner at Atlanta Motor Speedway, left an indelible mark on NASCAR with historic victories, championship titles and a final three‑year reign that reshaped the Truck Series.

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.

With seven races left, Team Penske's playoff fate hinges on a critical weekend at EchoPark Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured pole position and brand dynamics add intrigue.

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.

This weekend’s Quaker State 400 will air on TNT for the first time, marking a major shift in NASCAR’s broadcast landscape after the sport’s new media agreement.

Ryan Blaney captures pole position as the 2026 Quaker State 400 prepares to light up EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026, with TNT set to broadcast the event live.
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.

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