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• NASCAR Throws Lightning Caution at EchoPark Speedway During Quaker State 400

  13-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lightning has halted Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway.NASCAR displayed the caution flag on Lap 108 of the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart after lightning moved into the area surrounding the 1.54-mile Georgia oval, bringing the race to a temporary stop under the sport’s weather safety protocol.The caution came as storms approached the speedway, forcing the field to slow while officials monitored conditions.Why NASCAR stopped the raceUnlike a traditional rain
  
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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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• 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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• Todd Gilliland advances into semi-finals of $1 million In-Season-Challenge

  13-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTodd Gilliland finished the Atlanta NASCAR Cup race in 19th place, and Alex Bowman was right on his bumper as they crossed the checkered flag. However, Gilliland did just enough to stay ahead, vaulting himself into the semi-finals of the In-Season Challenge as one just four drivers left in the five-week tournament with a $1 million prize awarded to the winner.Gilliland, the No. 25 seed in the 32-driver bracket challenge, advanced through Sonoma after besting Daniel Suarez, and th
  
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• NASCAR Atlanta Weather Delay: Track Drying Underway With Restart Target Announced for Cup Series Race

  13-07-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 12, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; HendrickCars.com driver Kyle Larson (5), Body Armor Flash I.V. driver Ryan Blaney (12), Chumba Casino driver Tyler Reddick (45), Columbia PFG/Academy Sports driver Bubba Wallace (23), Rheem driver Christopher Bell (20), Zeigler Auto Group driver Carson Hocevar (77), Freebird Spring Water driver Chase Briscoe (19), and Dollar Tree driver Erik Jones (43) race during the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. © Jordan Godfree-Imagn ImagesNASCAR has released
  
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• Bubba Wallace argues against costly penalty that stripped him of runner-up finish

  13-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoUpon crossing the finish line on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace thought he had secured a much-needed second-place towards his chances of making the Chase for the Championship.Instead, NASCAR penalized him, sending the No. 23 to the tail-end of the lead lap (29th) for crossing below the 'out of bounds' line to improve his position. It's an infraction that he strongly disagreed with afterwards.The move in question took place on the final lap when Wallace took leade
  
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• Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Atlanta II 2026

  13-07-2026 08:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTyler Reddick made up a little bit of ground on Denny Hamlin in the fight for the regular season championship lead, closing from 44pts behind to 24pts back after Atlanta. There are now just six races until the Chase grid is set.After Atlanta, both Hamlin and Reddick also mathematically clinched a spot in the 2026 Chase field.In the battle around the cut-line, Shane van Gisbergen is 31pts above after another oval top ten, while Erik Jones remains on the bubble, eight points a
  
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• Why is the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Race Delayed Today? When Will it Start Again?

  13-07-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why is the Quaker State 400 delayed today? Get the latest weather update, expected restart time and NASCAR's plans for resuming the race. GettyNASCAR red-flagged the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart Sunday night, stopping Ryan Blaney’s bid for an Atlanta win cold.The stoppage hit just as Sunday’s storms, which had already forced one hold earlier in the day, caught up with the field again — leaving thousands of fans at EchoPark Speedway wondering how much of the
  
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• Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta II

  13-07-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRyan Blaney earned his 19th career NASCAR Cup victory, winning from pole position at Atlanta in a three-wide battle. Blaney also swept both stages, dominating most of the event.Bubba Wallace finished second, but was later penalized for advancing his position below the yellow line. That penalty dropped him down to 29th as the last car on the lead lap.Christopher Bell was ultimately credited with second, Carson Hocevar third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and Erik Jones fifth.Shane van Gisberge
  
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• Ryan Blaney Dominates at EchoPark Speedway for Second Win of the Season

  13-07-2026 08:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas.Ryan Blaney turned in one of the most commanding performances of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday night, overcoming a lengthy weather delay to capture the victory in the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. The triumph marked Blaney’s second win of the season and further solidified his place among the championship favorites.After severe weather halted the race for three hours, NASCAR resumed competition at approximately 11:45 p.m. ET. The late-night
  
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• Ryan Blaney wins dramatic Atlanta NASCAR Cup race as Bubba Wallace penalized

  13-07-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRyan Blaney won a sensational overtime finish at EchoPark Speedway in a NASCAR Cup race that did not end until nearly 2am local time.Blaney and Carson Hocevar were battling side-by-side for the race win, while Bubba Wallace threw it under them to make it three-wide in the fight for the checkered flag.Exiting Turn 4, Blaney had the push from Christopher Bell and surged ahead of both Hocevar and Wallace at the finish line.This is Blaney's second victory of the 2026 season, and
  
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• EchoPark Speedway’s Summer NASCAR Classic to Become the Dollar Tree 400 Beginning in 2027

  13-07-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo Credit: Mady Mertens.A new era is coming to EchoPark Speedway as the track’s signature summer NASCAR Cup Series event will carry a new name beginning in 2027. After several seasons under the Quaker State banner, the race will become the Dollar Tree 400, signaling the start of a new title sponsorship for one of NASCAR’s premier summer races.The Quaker State 400 has been a staple name in NASCAR for 16 years, making it’s debut in 2011. Kentucky Speedway was the home for this
  
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• NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Atlanta race

  13-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney vaulted into NASCAR Cup Series regular-season title contention with the Quaker State 400 victory on July 13 at EchoPark Speedway.Blaney claimed the victory after a 3-hour red flag weather delay.The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford is now 65 points behind points leader Denny Hamlin with six races to go before the Chase.Erik Jones remained in 16th after a top-5 finish, just ahead of top-10 finisher Joey Logano.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:RACE RESULTS:Who
  
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• Why NASCAR penalized Bubba Wallace after Atlanta race finish

  13-07-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace went from a top-three finish to the tail end of the lead lap on July 13 at the NASCAR Atlanta race.Wallace was penalized postrace of the Quaker State 400. Wallace was running third on the last lap behind Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar when he zoomed to the inside of Hocevar but went below the yellow line. He came back above the line and was three wide with Hocevar and Ryan Blaney. Wallace finished second in real time before he was penalized by NASCAR for advancing his position by g
  
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• NASCAR in-season tournament results for quarterfinals in Atlanta, next week's matchups

  13-07-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Todd Gilliland advanced to the NASCAR in-season challenge tournament following the Quaker State 400Cup Series race on July 13 at EchoPark Speedway.Elliott and Gilliland will battle next week at North Wilkesboro for one finalist spot, while Bell and Blaney will do the same for the other finalist spot.Among those left are two top-four seeds, a 10-seed and the 25-seed in Gilliland.Blaney claimed the race win at Atlanta, his second of the season.Here'
  
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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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• Who won NASCAR Atlanta race? Winner is Ryan Blaney, plus full results

  13-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Atlanta race in overtime on July 12. Blaney held off Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell in the Quaker State 400, which was delayed by more than three hours due to rain and did not finish until well past midnight CST at EchoPark Speedway.It was Blaney's second win of the season.NASCAR ATLANTA LIVE UPDATES:NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Quaker State 400NASCAR Atlanta race resultsResults not officialRyan Blaney, No. 12&nbs
  
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• Column: NASCAR Deserves Tons of Credit for Going Full Distance at Quaker State 400

  13-07-2026 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas.NASCAR Gets It Right by Delivering a Full Quaker State 400 at EchoPark SpeedwayThere are times when NASCAR deserves criticism, and there are times when it deserves credit.Sunday night at EchoPark Speedway unquestionably falls into the latter category.After severe weather delayed the Quaker State 400 for hours, NASCAR faced a difficult decision. It could have waited just long enough to reach the halfway point, declared the race official and sent everyone home. Instea
  
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• Samantha Busch Sends Heartful Thanks To NASCAR Wives, Community And Fans

  13-07-2026 06:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch's family was with him at Dover for his final NASCAR win. GettyKyle Busch’s widow posted a meaningful, heartful thank you to the NASCAR community on Sunday, just days after a revealing post-July Fourth moment that made thousands shed tears.Samantha Busch, who had only made eight prior Instagram posts since her husband’s shocking passing on May 21, stunned the NASCAR world once again.This time, Busch posted dozens upon dozens of condolence cards she received from NASCAR fans
  
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• Chase Elliott Set for NASCAR Truck Series Return in No. 7 Truck at North Wilkesboro

  13-07-2026 06:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo Credit: Jerome MironChase Elliott is adding another race to his schedule this season, as the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion has been announced as the driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro. The entry will carry HendrickCars.com sponsorship as Elliott returns to Truck Series competition for the first time since his substitute appearance at Daytona in February of 2023.Elliott has made 18 appearances across
  
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• Every 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Winner So Far

  13-07-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has produced repeat winners, first-time winners, road course specialists, superspeedway surprises, and dramatic late-race battles. Tyler Reddick has emerged as the season’s winningest driver through the opening 20 races, while drivers like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Shane van Gisbergen, Carson Hocevar, and Daniel Suárez have all added victories of their own.Here’s a complete look at every Cup Series winner so far in 20
  
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• Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

  13-07-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 12, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Body Armor Flash I.V. driver Ryan Blaney (12) and Hunt Brothers Pizza driver Joey Logano (22) race during the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn ImagesJordan Godfree-Imagn ImagesHAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race after start
  
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• Why NASCAR Fans Love Having Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Broadcast Booth

  13-07-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For nearly two decades, Dale Earnhardt Jr. earned one of NASCAR’s most loyal fan followings behind the wheel. Retirement could have marked the end of that connection. Instead, it opened a new chapter.Whether he’s calling races for NBC Sports or Prime Video, Earnhardt has become one of the sport’s most popular broadcasters. Fans regularly praise his ability to explain complex racing strategy without talking over casual viewers, his genuine excitement during big moments, and his
  
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• NASCAR Weather Forecast: When Will Racing Resume at Atlanta?

  13-07-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCARCup Series awaits a return to racing at EchoPark Speedway. On lap 108, the race was paused due to lightning within an 8-mile radius of the track. Rain subsequently fell, further delaying the race beyond the normal 30-minute stop due to lightning. Track drying is underway as of 10:00 p.m. Will the Quaker State 400 Be Moved to Monday?EchoPark Speedway Under Rain. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)NASCAR generally dislikes r
  
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• Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at EchoPark in July 2026

  13-07-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at EchoPark Speedway, and it was a chaotic event. Carson Kvapil won Stage 1 while Justin Allgaier won Stage 2; however, only one JR Motorsports driver could enter victory lane. At the end of the night, a chaotic Final Stage resulted in a familiar winner.Allgaier and the No. 7 team for JR Motorsports won Saturday night's race at EchoPark, earning their sixth victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. The driver of the No. 7 car benefited after contact from Kva
  
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• Grant Enfinger wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock in July 2026

  13-07-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series competed at Lime Rock Park, and it was a chaotic event. Layne Riggs won Stage 1 while Kaden Honeycutt won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a CR7 Motorsports driver who stole a much-needed victory ahead of the Chase.Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 team for CR7 Motorsports won Saturday afternoon's race at Lime Rock, earning their first victory of the 2026 Truck Series season. Enfinger was able to survive a chaotic race at Lime Ro
  
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• How Does NASCAR Dry a Wet Track? Inside the Air Titan System

  13-07-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anyone who has watched NASCAR long enough has experienced it.Dark clouds roll in, rain begins to fall, and moments later the cars are parked on pit road while fans wait for the track to dry.Unlike many other forms of motorsports, NASCAR’s premier series races on slick tires at extremely high speeds. On oval tracks, even a small amount of standing water makes racing unsafe, meaning officials cannot resume competition until the racing surface is completely dry.So how does NASCAR actually dry
  
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• Samantha Busch Shares Emotional Message as Another NASCAR Race Day Arrives Without Kyle Busch

  13-07-2026 04:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another NASCAR race day brought another wave of emotions for Samantha Busch.Nearly two months after the death of her husband, two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch, Samantha shared an emotional Instagram post Sunday reflecting on what race weekends now feel like for her family. While she admitted the pain of Kyle’s absence remains overwhelming, she also used the post to thank the NASCAR community, friends and fans who have surrounded her, son Brexton and daughter Lennix with support.&ldq
  
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