Hocevar’s Career-Best Finish at Atlanta Sparks Heated Controversy

NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar scored a career-best second place in Atlanta’s Ambetter Health 400, but his aggressive driving drew fierce criticism from veterans. Ryan Blaney called him “a moron” after being spun from fifth place, while Kyle Busch threatened retaliation, creating tension that overshadowed Hocevar’s milestone finish for Spire Motorsports. Continue reading Hocevar’s Career-Best Finish at Atlanta Sparks Heated Controversy

Bell Claims Dramatic Overtime Victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Christopher Bell captured his 10th NASCAR Cup Series victory in a dramatic overtime finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Ambetter Health 400. After starting 32nd, Bell made a decisive outside move on the final restart, leading Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson when a last-lap caution sealed his triumph on Sunday. Continue reading Bell Claims Dramatic Overtime Victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Austin Hill Continues Atlanta Dominance with Fifth Victory at Track

Austin Hill dominated the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, leading 146 of 163 laps to claim his fifth victory at the track in seven starts. The Richard Childress Racing driver secured his third straight Atlanta win and 11th career series victory, while Justin Allgaier finished second. Continue reading Austin Hill Continues Atlanta Dominance with Fifth Victory at Track

Kyle Busch Claims Record Eighth Atlanta Truck Series Win in Thrilling Finish

Kyle Busch captured his record eighth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway, edging Stewart Friesen by .017 seconds in Saturday’s Fr8 Racing 208. Busch led 80 of 135 laps in his No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet en route to his 67th career series win. Continue reading Kyle Busch Claims Record Eighth Atlanta Truck Series Win in Thrilling Finish

Blaney Claims Atlanta Pole as Team Penske Dominates Qualifying

Ryan Blaney captured his first Atlanta Motor Speedway pole and 11th of his NASCAR Cup Series career, posting a lap of 179.371 mph in his No. 12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Team Penske dominated qualifying with teammate Austin Cindric qualifying second and technical alliance partner Josh Berry third. Continue reading Blaney Claims Atlanta Pole as Team Penske Dominates Qualifying

Jesse Love Continues Hot Start, Claims Third-Straight Atlanta Pole

Fresh off his Daytona victory, Jesse Love captured the pole for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a lap of 174.724 mph. It’s Love’s third straight Atlanta pole and sixth of his career. His Richard Childress Racing teammate Austin Hill qualified second. Continue reading Jesse Love Continues Hot Start, Claims Third-Straight Atlanta Pole

Connor Mosack Claims First Career Pole at Atlanta

Connor Mosack captured his first NASCAR National Series pole position for the Fr8 Racing 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, powering McAnally-Hilgemann Racing to its second straight pole at the track. Mosack’s No. 81 Chevrolet posted a 173.418 mph lap, leading a dominant qualifying session that saw the team place four trucks in the top seven positions. Continue reading Connor Mosack Claims First Career Pole at Atlanta

Logano Secures Playoff Spot with Overtime Victory at Atlanta

Joey Logano emerged victorious in a dramatic overtime finish at the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, securing his spot in the Round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The race, which extended beyond its scheduled 260 laps, concluded under caution after a mid-pack wreck on the final lap. Logano’s win, his second at Atlanta and of the season, was bolstered by a strong push from teammate Ryan Blaney, who finished third and took over the series points lead. The race significantly shook up the Playoff standings, with early crashes involving top contenders Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe adding drama to the championship chase. As the series heads to Watkins Glen next week, several drivers now face must-win situations to keep their title hopes alive. Continue reading Logano Secures Playoff Spot with Overtime Victory at Atlanta

Austin Hill Triumphs in Thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Atlanta

In a thrilling display of skill and strategy, Austin Hill clinched victory in the Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 7, 2024. The 30-year-old Georgia native seized the lead with just 11 laps to go and held off fierce competition to secure his fourth win at his home track. Hill’s triumph, bolstered by an unexpected alliance in the final moments, not only completed his sweep of Atlanta races for the season but also shook up the championship standings. With this win, Hill showcases his mastery of superspeedway-style events and positions himself as a formidable contender in the Xfinity Series championship chase. Continue reading Austin Hill Triumphs in Thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Atlanta

NASCAR Cup Playoffs: Unpredictable First Round Ahead

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are set for an intense and unpredictable start at Atlanta Motor Speedway, featuring superspeedway-style racing. Drivers express concerns about the risky nature of the opening rounds, while others see opportunity in capitalizing on past success. With the elimination format adding tension, fans can expect an exciting postseason kickoff. Continue reading NASCAR Cup Playoffs: Unpredictable First Round Ahead