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“I Never Thought This Day Would Come”: Connor Zilisch in Tears as Trackhouse Makes Huge Announcement

Trackhouse Racing makes a massive announcement for their future as young talent Connor Zilisch continues to make waves in NASCAR.
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Chase Elliott’s Blunt Reality Check Shatters Hope for Legacy Track’s NASCAR Schedule Comeback

Chase Elliott was recently asked about the possibility of returning to the Nashville Fairgrounds, his answer carried more weight than hype.
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Denny Hamlin Earns Rare Respect From Fans as He “Declares War” on NASCAR Playoffs

NASCAR playoffs face fresh scrutiny as bold driver comments and fan reactions spark debate over fairness and consistency
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Kevin Harvick Issues Alarming Warning for HMS Driver Ahead of NASCAR’s Daytona Race

Kevin Harvick raises concerns for HMS star as pressure mounts before Daytona, hinting at unpredictable twists in the upcoming NASCAR race.
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Amidst Wild NASCAR Schedule Rumors Fans Relieved by Iconic Track’s Return in 2026

NASCAR schedule rumors heat up for 2026, and fans are happy with an iconic track securing its place in the schedule.
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NASCAR Unveils New “Anti Flip” Setup Ahead of Its Debut at Daytona

With a series of headline-making blowover crashes, NASCAR’s leadership decided on an aggressive technical response for 2025.
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Denny Hamlin Defends Himself Against NASCAR Penalty Pointing Fingers at Foolish Officiating

Denny Hamlin defends his pit road penalty with his strong reasoning and criticizes the rumored Dover All-Star move.
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Richard Childress Draws Bizarre Dale Earnhardt Comparison for Grandson Austin Dillon

Richard Childress draws an emotional Earnhardt-Dillon parallel at Richmond, reviving memories of Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s legendary dominance.
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Tyler Reddick Unfurls Richmond Frustration After Daniel Suárez’s ‘Costly’ Richmond Fallout

Tyler Reddick’s Richmond run took a dramatic turn as Daniel Suárez’s late-race tactic derailed momentum, jeopardizing playoff hopes.
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NASCAR Schedule 2026: Every Confirmed & Rumored Race We Know Till Now

A look at the evolving NASCAR schedule, exploring confirmed and rumored 2026 races shaping the sport’s competitive and fan experience.
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Dale Jr Bends the Knee to New Fans in NASCAR Schedule Debate

Dale Jr. debates NASCAR schedule changes, balancing tradition with modern fan demands, when it comes to the rise of road courses.
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Shane van Gisbergen’s Humble Confession Buries the Hatchet with Dale Jr.’s NASCAR star

Shane van Gisbergen opens up about a crash incident, sharing blame and making peace with Dale Jr’s NASCAR driver.
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Shane Van Gisbergen Pulls Out Superspeedway Card as He Eyes Daytona

Shane van Gisbergen discusses the skill, strategy, and mindset behind superspeedway racing as he sets his sights on the Daytona track.
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NASCAR Driver Dumped Weeks Before Playoffs as Silly Season Drama Unfolds

NASCAR’s 2025 playoffs heat up as unexpected driver changes shake team dynamics and fuel off-track drama in the Silly Season.
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SVG & Owner Justin Marks Come Out in Public After Locking Multi-Million $ Deal

Shane van Gisbergen and Justin Marks addressed the media today, reflecting on recent developments and optimism for the team's trajectory.
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Fans Request NASCAR Driver to Not Give Up on Himself as Pressure Mounts

A NASCAR driver faces mounting scrutiny while supporters rally behind him, urging resilience and continued pursuit of success.
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Female NASCAR Star Robbed in New York, Issues Urgent Plea for Help

NASCAR star’s 2025 season takes an unexpected turn as off-track events test her resilience and rally the NASCAR community.
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NASCAR Historics: When Dale “Ironhead” Earnhardt Won Over Fans with Broken Bones

Dale Earnhardt’s 'ironhead' toughness was on display at Watkins Glen in 1996, when he set a record just weeks after a brutal Talladega crash.
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NASCAR Driver Channels “Hulkmania” With Touching Hulk Hogan Tribute, Fans Split

A NASCAR driver honors Hulk Hogan with a bold race-day tribute, sparking mixed reactions from fans across the motorsport community.
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Carson Hocevar Deemed ‘Next Kyle Busch’ As Many Question His Presence in NASCAR

Carson Hocevar draws comparisons to Kyle Busch as discussions intensify over his growing impact and reputation within the NASCAR community.
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‘King of the Hill’ Fuels Veteran NASCAR Driver’s Double Duty at Iowa Speedway

Veteran NASCAR driver gears up for a King of the Hill–themed double‑duty weekend at Iowa Speedway, adding buzz to the hometown return.
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Brad Keselowski Joins Hands With Chase Elliott as They Advocate Against NASCAR’s Playoff System

Brad Keselowski has publicly endorsed Chase Elliott’s call for a re-examination of NASCAR’s playoff system.
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“We Want It All” – Chase Elliott Sets His Sight on the Big Prize After Shoving His Teammate for the Championship

Chase Elliott’s win at Atlanta was a major boost, yet his focus has swiftly shifted to a grander objective.
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Ty Dillon Drops 7-Word Honest Verdict on His 2025 NASCAR Season Amid Ongoing Cinderella Run

Ty Dillon reflects on his 2025 NASCAR season with Kaulig Racing, sharing how the inception challenge turned things around.
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Denny Hamlin’s Bold NASCAR Ambitions at 44 Leave Dale Jr. Surprised

In a candid conversation with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin shed light on his mindset and long-term ambitions.
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Another NASCAR Controversy Sparks Uproar As Drivers Get Betrayed in Mid-Season Twist

The $1 million prize stirs major reactions, highlighting the disconnect between NASCAR’s decisions and what fans actually signed up for.
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About Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Atlanta Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

Atlanta Motor Speedway (in the past Atlanta International Raceway) is a 1.5-mile race track in Hampton, Georgia, United States, 20 miles (32 km) south of Atlanta. It has hosted NASCAR Cup Series stock vehicle races since its initiation in 1960.

The initial scenes of the 1980 film Smokey and the Bandit II were shot at the track, as were scenes of the 1983 film Stroker Ace; a 40th commemoration stunt show to recognize the 1977 shooting of the first Smokey and the Bandit in close by Jonesboro, Georgia, was held at AMS in 2017 and went to by Burt Reynolds.

The track was highlighted in the 1982 Kenny Rogers film Six Pack. Previous U.S. President Jimmy Carter once filled in as a ticket taker at the track and went to a few races there as Georgia's lead representative and as U.S. president.

History

The setting was purchased by Speedway Motorsports in 1990. In 1994, 46 townhouses were worked over the northeastern side of the track. In 1997, to normalize the track with Speedway Motorsports' other two middle ovals, the whole track was totally remade.

The frontstretch and backstretch were traded, and the design of the track was changed from oval to quad-oval, with another authority length of 1.54-mile (2.48 km) where before it was 1.522-mile (2.449 km). The project made the track one of the quickest on the NASCAR circuit. It has a seating limit of 71,000 - 125.000 relying upon design.

The track facilitated a NASCAR Cup Series race end of the week yearly on Labor Day weekend from 2009 to 2014. The 2009 move from an October race date to Labor Day weekend was likewise joined by an adjustment in start time, denoting the main NASCAR Cup Series under the lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the arrival of Labor Day weekend NASCAR dashing toward the Southern United States.

Different features of the facility are a quarter-mile track between the pit street and the fundamental track for Legends racing and a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) FIA-endorsed street course. In 1996, the speedway facilitated the Countryfest show, pulling in more than 200,000 fans.

For the vast majority of the 1990s and 2000s, the track flaunted the most elevated velocities on the NASCAR circuit, with a common passing lap speed of around 193 mph (311 km/h), first posted by driver Breton Roussel on June 22, 1990, and a record lap speed of more than 197 mph (317 km/h).

In 2004 and 2005, the likewise planned Texas Motor Speedway saw marginally quicker qualifying times, and as the tracks' individual racing surfaces have worn, qualifying speeds at Texas have gotten reliably quicker than at Atlanta.

2021 Race

Ryan Blaney won the race, driving a Ford. Kyle Larson led for 269 laps, but Blaney overtook him eight laps from the end because Larson's tires were wearing out.

With Blaney’s win, NASCAR had its sixth different champion in its first six races of 2021.

Quick Facts

LocationHenry County, Georgia, at 1500 Tara Place Hampton, GA, 30228
OperatorSpeedway Motorsports, Inc.
Major EventsNASCAR Cup Series

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500

Quaker State 400

NASCAR Xfinity Series

EchoPark 250

TBA

NASCAR Camping World Truck

Series Fr8Auctions 200

Atlanta Track Club

Atlanta Marathon

Length1.54 mi (2.48 km)
Most WinsDale Earnhardt (9)
Most StartsRichard Petty (65)
PolesBuddy Baker, Ryan Newman (7)