The NASCAR Cup Series visits Atlanta for the second time this season for the Quaker State 400 on July 12 at EchoPark Speedway.
Ryan Blaney is on the pole, leading a strong group of Fords along with a handful of Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets.
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No Toyota drivers qualified in the top 10, with a likely emphasis on race-day handling over optimal qualifying speed.
Tyler Reddick won the February race at EchoPark Speedway despite suffering damage in the final 100 laps.
Here’s how you can watch Sunday’s race:
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NASCAR Atlanta TV schedule, start time for the Quaker State 400
Green Flag Time: Approx. 6:15 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 12
Track: EchoPark Speedway (1.54-mile oval) in Hampton, Georgia
Length: 260 laps, 400.4 miles
Stages: 60 laps, 100 laps, 100 laps
Radio: PRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
Streaming: HBO MAX app for full broadcast feed and in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Quaker State 400 will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for the full broadcast and in-car cameras for each driver.
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, poses with Loudon the Lobster in victory lane after winning the the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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Ryan Blaney climbs out of his No. 12 Penske Ford in Victory Lane, Saturday night, Aug. 23, 2025, after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. For complete coverage of the race, go to www.news-journalonline.com.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Aug 23, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) takes the checker flag to win the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
(Mike Watters, Mike Watters-Imagn Images)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates winning the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, on June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles, The Tennessean)
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Ryan Blaney, NASCAR driver, champion with mustache for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) heads into the stands to give away the checkered flag after winning the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) burns rubber near the finish line after winning the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) crosses the finish line to win the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney celebrates winning the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean, Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, signs an autograph for a NASCAR fan prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during qualifying for the Shrines Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
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Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring Ford spins after an on-track incident during qualifying heat #1 for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) and his fiancŽ Gianna Tulio during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/RichmondWaterHeater Ford, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – NOVEMBER 03: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Nov 3, 2024; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates in victory lane after winning The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.com, at Pocono Raceway on July 14, 2024.
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the inaugural Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Iowa Speedway in Newton.
(Cody Scanlan/The Register)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the inaugural Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Iowa Speedway in Newton.
(Cody Scanlan/The Register)
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Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit stop during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) catches on fire after wrecking during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Ryan Blaney the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion, looks over the room as he enters Wednesday, February 14, 2024 for Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Ryan Blaney gives his thank you speech on winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at the 2023 NASCAR Award Banquet at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Stephanie Amador/The Tennessean via AP)
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2023 NASCAR Points Champion Ryan Blaney (12) signs autographs during the NASCAR Champions Car Parade in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Ryan Blaney won the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5, 2023.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) celebrates winning the Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Nov. 5, 2023.
(Alex Gould/Special for The Republic, Alex Gould/Special for The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Oct. 29: Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
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Oct 1, 2023; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) cheers the crowd after his victory at the 2023 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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May 29: Ryan Blaney, center, celebrates winning the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)
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Ryan Blaney does a little social media befor the final Nascar cup series practice, Saturday morning February 18, 2023 at Daytona International Speedway.
(David TuckerNews Journal)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) is towed off the track after a crash during the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Stephanie Amador / Tennessean.com)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Feb 12, 2020; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) addresses the media during NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 Club.. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-425824 ORIG FILE ID: 20200212_jdm_ad4_062.jpg
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Cole Swindell and Ryan Blaney walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
(Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com)
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Ryan Blaney waves to the crowd during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Ryan Blaney beat Ryan Newman Monday at Talladega Superspeedway in a door-to-door race to the finish line. The 0.0070-second margin of victory was the sixth-closest in the history of Talladega. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ryan Blaney, right, celebrates after winning the 2019 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Feb 10, 2019; Daytona Beach, FL, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-401434 ORIG FILE ID: 20190210_jfv_ad4_092.jpg
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Ryan Blaney has momentum on his side, coming off a victory in Charloote on Sunday. It was only the young driver’s second Cup victory of 2018 as he won Duel #1 at Daytona Speedway back in February.
(Jason Minto/The News Journal)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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From left, NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Blaney watch Driven2SaveLives BC39 hot laps from atop a hauler at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.
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Ryan Blaney, center, celebrates his victory at Pocono Raceway on June 11, 2017.
(Matthew O’Haren, USA TODAY Sports)
NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule, race results
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Feb. 4: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, Bowman Gray Stadium (Winner: Ryan Preece) Non-points
Feb. 12: America 250 Duels at Daytona qualifying races, Daytona International Speedway (Winners: Joey Logano and Chase Elliott)
Feb. 15: Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
Feb. 22: Autotrader 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
March 1: DuraMax Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
March 8: Straight Talk Wireless 500, Phoenix Raceway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)
March 15: Pennzoil 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
March 22: Goodyear 400, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
March 29: Cook Out 400, Martinsville Speedway (Winner: Chase Elliott)
April 12: Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Ty Gibbs)
April 19: AdventHealth 400, Kansas Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)
April 26: Jack Link’s 500, Talladega Superspeedway (Winner: Carson Hocevar)
May 3: Wurth 400, Texas Motor Speedway (Winner: Chase Elliott)
May 10: Go Bowling at The Glen, Watkins Glen International (Winner: Shane van Gisbergen)
May 17: NASCAR All-Star Race, Dover Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin) Non-points
May 24: Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Winner: Daniel Suarez)
May 31: Cracker Barrel 400, Nashville Superspeedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
June 7: FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
June 14: Great American Getaway 400, Pocono Raceway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)
June 21: Anduril 250, Naval Base Coronado in San Diego (Winner: Corey Heim)
June 28: Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway (Winner: Shane van Gisbergen)
July 5: eero 400, Chicagoland Speedway (Winner: Chase Briscoe)
July 12: Quaker State 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (6 p.m., TNT)
July 19: Window World 450, North Wilkesboro Speedway (6 p.m., TNT)
July 26: Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1 p.m., TNT)
Aug. 9: Iowa Corn 350, Iowa Speedway (2:30 p.m., USA Network)
Aug. 15: Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway (6 p.m., USA Network)
Aug. 23: Dollar Tree 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
Aug. 29: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway (6:30 p.m., NBC)
Sept. 6: Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (4 p.m., USA Network)
Sept. 13: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway (2 p.m., USA Network)
Sept. 19: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway (6:30 p.m., USA Network)
Sept. 27: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
Oct. 4: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (4:30 p.m., USA Network)
Oct. 11: Bank of America 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
