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• NASCAR Quaker State 400 Race Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways

  13-07-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quaker State 400 ResultsFinishing PositionDriver1Ryan Blaney2Bubba Wallace3Christopher Bell4Carson Hocevar5Ty Gibbs6Erik Jones7Shane van Gisbergen8Austin Dillon9Tyler Reddick10Joey Logano11Chris Buescher12Ross Chastain13Denny Hamlin14Chase Elliott15Austin Cindric16Michael McDowell17William Byron18Cole Custer19John Hunter Nemechek20Todd Gilliland21Ty Dillon22Daniel Suarez23Alex Bowman24Ricky Stenhouse Jr.25Ryan Preece26Josh Berry27Brad Keselowski28Noah Gragson29Connor Zilisch30Zane Smith31Austin
  
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• First Two Drivers Officially Clinch Spots in NASCAR Playoffs

  13-07-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A general view of the field racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia. GettyThe 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoff field officially has its first two drivers.Following Sunday’s Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway, Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin became the first drivers to mathematically clinch their spots in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.Both drivers have been among the serie
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen says "nothing" in his career prepared him for NASCAR at Atlanta

  13-07-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen backed up his February showing at Atlanta with yet another sixth-place finish at the drafting track, leading the way for Trackhouse Racing.Van Gisbergen now has four oval top tens in his Cup career, and three of those have been during the 2026 season. At Atlanta this past weekend, he was in contention for the win in overtime, and was three-wide for second with eventual race winner Ryan Blaney as the field raced towards the white flag.While jockeying for positi
  
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• MLB Hall of Famer Squashes Public Beef With 3X NASCAR Champ in Unexpected Atlanta Reunion

  13-07-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, GA - MARCH 19: Fans watch a pack of cars enter turn four during the Ambetter Health 400 in the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 19 NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 Icon230319026 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireJoey Logano went to Atlanta Motor Speedway hoping to win his first Cup Series race of 2026. That didn’t happen. However, the three-time NASCAR champion
  
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• “I Wasn’t Alone”- Samantha Busch Pens Emotional Letter to NASCAR Community for Saving Her Family From Absolute Darkness

  13-07-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As NASCAR arrived in Atlanta for the Quaker State 400, Samantha Busch found herself facing a familiar feeling. Her husband, two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, died suddenly on May 21, 2026. He was 41 years old. It was confirmed that he passed away from severe pneumonia that quickly turned into sepsis. So, instead of preparing to cheer him on from pit road, she has been watching from home with their children.Just before Sunday’s race, she posted an emotional message on Instagram. She than
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Shane van Gisbergen and Tyler Reddick Open Up After Costly Moment

  13-07-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 25: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota, speaks to the media during a press conference after winning the pole award due to a weather canceled qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyRyan Blaney claimed a dominant victory in the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after leading a race-high 171 laps in a
  
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• NASCAR Legend Kyle Petty Issues Warning After Costly Payback Backfires

  13-07-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 02: Retired NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kevin Harvick, and 2025 inductee to the Texas Motorsports Hall Of Fame speaks to the media during the Hall of Fame Luncheon at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Petty has warned NASCAR Cup Series drivers that revenge on the track is not worth it if it damages their own race. The former Cup Series driver and longtime analyst shared his views after Sunday’s ee
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Responds After Heated Bubba Wallace Confrontation

  13-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images) GettyTy Gibbs has spoken out after his post-race confrontation with Bubba Wallace following the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. The two Toyota drivers exchanged words on pit road after a dramatic overtime finish in whi
  
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• History was made in the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

  13-07-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn a three-wide battle for the win, Ryan Blaneysurged ahead in the final moments to win a marathon NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway. The victory was a special one, for two primary reasons.With a helpful push from Christopher Bell in a Toyota, Blaney earned Ford its 750th NASCAR Cup win. Jimmy Florian secured the manufacturer its first victory at Dayton's half-mile asphalt oval, all the way back in the summer of 1950. It was his one and only Cup win, and earned Florian th
  
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• Ryan Blaney only is 65 points out of NASCAR’S points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta

  13-07-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. — His thick moustache wasn’t the only feature that made Ryan Blaney look like Richard Petty in a dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway.Blaney drove like NASCAR’s King while ruling the Cup Series race from qualifying through every stage in a weather-delayed victory which left the Team Penske Ford driver in contention for the points championship.Blaney won every stage after starting on the pole and led 171 laps in his win. The race was delayed 3 hours, 9 minutes
  
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• “I’m Disappointed”- Cup Star Calls Out Hidden Garage Cowardice Over Aggressive On-Track Demands

  13-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) leads a group of cars during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports ©USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConCarson Hocevar has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. Whether it’s late-race battles, bold moves, or rubbing competitors the wrong way, the Spire Motorsports driver is rarely far
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for North Wilkesboro Speedway

  13-07-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series transitions from the road-course confines of Lime Rock Park to the short-track North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday (12:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the 15th points-paying event of the 2026 Truck Series campaign. Chandler Smith is the defending North Wilkesboro winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesFour NASCAR Cup Series regulars — Chase Elliott (No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet),
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for North Wilkesboro Speedway

  13-07-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After outlasting weather and late-night fireworks at EchoPark Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series next contests North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday (7 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The trip to the 0.625-mile North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, track will mark the 21st points-paying event of the 2026 Cup campaign and act as the first points contest at the facility since 1996. More recently, the NASCAR All-Star Race was held at the track from 2023-25.ENTRY LISTS:
  
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• Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR'S points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta

  13-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — His thick moustache wasn't the only feature that made Ryan Blaney look like Richard Petty in a dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway.Blaney drove like NASCAR's King while ruling the Cup Series race from qualifying through every stage in a weather-delayed victory which left the Team Penske Ford driver in contention for the points championship.Blaney won every stage after starting on the pole and led 171 laps in his win. The race was delayed 3 hours, 9 minutes by rain
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Standings After EchoPark: Ryan Blaney Closes Gap as Bubba Wallace Takes Big Hit

  13-07-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday night’s marathon at EchoPark Speedway reshuffled several key positions in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with just six races remaining before the regular season comes to a close.Ryan Blaney’s dominant victory was the biggest storyline, vaulting the Team Penske driver back into the regular-season championship conversation after entering the weekend more than 100 points behind points leader Denny Hamlin.Meanwhile, Carson Hocevar and Christopher Bell both climbed into the top 10
  
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• “A Penalty’s a Penalty”- NASCAR Publicly Trashes Bubba Wallace’s Penalty Denial After Atlanta Black-Flag

  13-07-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Practice and Qualifying Jun 3, 2023 Madison, Illinois, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace 23 looks on during practice and qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway. Madison World Wide Technology Raceway Illinois USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJoexPuetzx 20230603_cec_pa2_072 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkThe Quaker State 400 finally ended early Monday morning after a massive rain and lightning delay. Ryan Blaney survived the ma
  
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• Hocevar ends eventful week with EchoPark podium finish

  13-07-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. — Carson Hocevar’s week began with fresh scrutiny and ended with an unlikely soundtrack. Following another stretch in the eye of the NASCAR Cup Series storm, the Spire Motorsports driver could be heard belting out Cutting Crew tunes while leading late in the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, a lighthearted finish to an otherwise turbulent week.As the field prepared for the overtime restart, Hocevar’s spotter, Tyler Green, cued up the 1980s pop-rock band’
  
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• Ryan Blaney Survives Wild EchoPark Thriller for Second NASCAR Cup Win of 2026

  13-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney finally turned one of the fastest cars in the NASCAR Cup Series garage into another victory, surviving nearly every challenge EchoPark Speedway could throw at him Sunday night.After leading a race-high 171 laps from the pole, weathering a rain delay that lasted more than three hours, and surviving a frantic overtime restart, the Team Penske driver crossed the finish line first in the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart to earn his second victory of the 2026 season and the 19th Cup
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Confronts Ty Gibbs After Painful Decision Changes Everything

  13-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace left EchoPark Speedway frustrated after a controversial NASCAR penalty erased what looked like a second-place finish in Sunday’s Quaker State 400. The 23XI Racing driver crossed the finish line near the front in a dramatic ove
  
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• In-Season Challenge: Update after Round 3 at EchoPark

  13-07-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Known for its chaos, EchoPark Speedway didn’t completely destroy brackets like it did last year in the In-Season Challenge, but it did take down No. 2 seed Denny Hamlin, whom many (myself included) had picked to go all the way and win the $1 million. That’s because No. 10 seed Christopher Bell put up another podium finish, good enough to oust his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate who came home 12th in the Quaker State 400.Here’s where things stand in the In-Season Challenge as the NASC
  
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• NASCAR Fans Are Urging For Schedule Change After 3 A.M. Finish

  13-07-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Cup Series had quite the late finish on Sunday evening.The Cup Series race, held at EchoPark Speedway, didn't wrap up until roughly 3 a.m. E.T. on Monday morning. The Cup Series race dealt with unfortunate weather and delays. However, due to the already late start time on Sunday evening, the race didn't end up finishing until early on Monday morning.For fans who have to go to work on Monday (which is most of us), that's not ideal. Now, you have several NASCAR fans pushing for a scheduli
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Week: Practice, Qualifying Time and Track Info for North Wilkesboro Speedway

  13-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR schedule this week takes us to North Wilkesboro Speedway for a rather slim weekend of racing. That’s because it will only be the Cup Series and Truck Series racing this weekend, with the ARCA Menards Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series off.Let’s dive right into the NASCAR weekend schedule for North Wilkesboro. All times listed are Eastern Time, and we’ve broken the schedule down first by day and then by series.NASCAR Weekend Schedule at North WilkesboroHere i
  
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• NASCAR Results Today: Quaker State 400 Winner, Cup Series Stage Results at Atlanta

  13-07-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who won the NASCAR race on Sunday? The NASCAR Cup Series raced under the lights at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. Ater a three-hour rain delay and ome overtime, the Quaker State 400 finally came to an end in the early hours of Monday morning.Let’s dive into the NASCAR results at Atlanta. We’ll start with the Quaker State 400 results and points totals followed by the NASCAR stage results on Sunday.Quaker State 400 Results: Who won the NASCAR race tonight?PositionDriverPoints1Ryan Blane
  
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• NASCAR Standings Right Now: Cup Series Points Leaders after Atlanta, New The Chase Cutline

  13-07-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday’s Quaker State 400 marked the 20th points race of the regular season in the Cup Series. It means there are only six regular-season races left, so the points from tonight’s race had a massive influence on the NASCAR standings right now and The Chase battle.Let’s dive into the NASCAR standings right now after Atlanta. Further below you can find the Cup Series The Chase standings after 20 races.Note: * = The Chase spot clinchedNASCAR Cup Series Points Leaders Right NowPOS+/
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Blames Costly Final-Lap Moment for Atlanta Heartbreak

  13-07-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar looks on before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026, in Sonoma, California. GettyCarson Hocevar came close to winning his first NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, but Ryan Blaney edged him out in a thrilling finish at the Quaker State 400. The NASCAR Atlanta race ended with three cars battling side by side on the final lap, as Blaney claimed his second win of the 2026 season.Hocevar crossed the line fourth
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Hit With Heartbreaking Decision After Atlanta Drama

  13-07-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace left EchoPark Speedway frustrated after a NASCAR penalty changed what looked like one of his best finishes of the season. Wallace crossed the line near the front after a dramatic three-wide battle on the final lap of the NASCAR Cup
  
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• Analysis: Through the downpour, Blaney reigns in epic EchoPark storybook win

  13-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. — You could fill a pretty sizable bus with guys who thought they had a shot at beating Ryan Blaney Sunday — sorry, make that Monday — in the Quaker State 400.There was Chase Elliott. Christopher Bell. A late-charging Shane van Gisbergen, who was so sharp he might have thought he was road racing. Ty Gibbs. Bubba Wallace. And Carson Hocevar, who, with a win, would have completed a wacky, controversial weekend in an unlikely spotlight.All pushed into or near first pla
  
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• NASCAR Atlanta winners and losers as Ryan Blaney wins, Bubba Wallace penalized on final lap

  13-07-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney dominated before and after a 3-hour weather delay on July 12 and 13 at EchoPark Speedway.But he still had to make a final-lap pass for the win on the drafting track via a major push from Christopher Bell to claim the Quaker State 400NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta.Carson Hocevar held the lead at the white flag, but Blaney and Bubba Wallace made runs into turns 3 and 4 to create a 3-wide race to the line.Blaney won, while Wallace was penalized for going below the yellow line on the
  
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• Ryan Blaney Pulls Off Thrilling NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Atlanta

  13-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta. GettyIn a race that did not finish until early hours of Monday morning, Ryan Blaney put on a dominating performance in the NASCAR Cup Series at EchoPark Speedway.The driver of the No. 12 led a race-high 171 of 263 laps and outdueled Carson Hocevar on the final lap to win the Quaker State 400 at the EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. Blaney secured his second win of 2026, 19th career victory, and first triumph at Atlanta.Christopher Bell finished second, followed by Hoceva
  
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• Dominant Blaney Takes Overtime Win Over Bell, Hocevar At Atlanta

  13-07-2026 10:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigel Kinrade | NKP for Ford RacingFor the majority of the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, it was clear that Ryan Blaney had the best car in the field. However, a three-hour-plus weather delay, and an overtime finish were just some of the obstacles in Blaney's path to a victory.Neither could stop him, as the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford Mustang was simply too strong on Sunday night/Monday morning.Blaney led 171 of the 263 laps in the race, but as a Kyle Larson c
  
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