Atlanta’s summer dash starts today with a high‑octane clash at EchoPark Speedway. The trail‑blazing Cup, Truck, and ARCA series converge, offering a tiered mixture of talent and unpredictable drafting.
NASCAR Saturday Schedule
Friday, July 10 – Lime Rock Park
- 1:00 p.m. EST – ARCA Menards Series practice (no broadcast listed)
- 2:15 p.m. EST – ARCA Menards Series qualifying (no broadcast listed)
- 4:00 p.m. EST – ARCA Menards Series race (68 laps) on FOX Sports 2
Saturday, July 11 – Lime Rock Park & Atlanta, GA
- 9:00 a.m. EST – NASCAR Truck practice on FOX Sports 1
- 10:05 a.m. EST – NASCAR Truck qualifying on FOX Sports 1
- 11:00 a.m. EST – O’Reilly Late‑Model qualifying on The CW Network
- 1:00 p.m. EST – NASCAR Truck race at Lime Rock (100 laps) on FOX Sports 1
- 4:30 p.m. EST – Cadillac Cup qualifying (TRUTV / HBO MAX)
- 7:00 p.m. EST – O’Reilly race at Atlanta (163 laps) on The CW Network
Sunday, July 12 – The Main Event
Saturday’s qualifiers set the stage for the Cup race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway. The 260‑lap Thunder‑Announce Series returns to the track with a traditional three‑stage format: 60/100/100 laps. Tire strategy will involve nine complete sets over the weekend.
Broadcasting details:
- Pre‑race show – 6:00 p.m. EST on TNT & HBO MAX
- Race start – 7:09 p.m. EST on TNT & HBO MAX, streaming live across the globe.
- In‑car cameras and full race stream remain accessible via HBO MAX.
- Radio coverage – PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Current Cup standings reflected in this weekend:
- 1st – Denny Hamlin (new champion, 44‑point lead over Tyler Reddick)
- Notable drivers on track: Chase Briscoe, Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, Todd Gilliland (Front Row Motorsports), Joey Logano (Team Penske), Christopher Bell (Joe Gibbs Racing), and Noah Gragson.
Event Highlights & Wild Draft Potential
The last event at Chicagoland saw the In‑Season Challenge boom with undoubted underdogs advancing and bracket chaos persisting. Fans will be keenly watching whether Atlanta’s layout can replicate that explosive draft energy, especially with drivers like Reddick and Elliott ready to sprint to the finish.
Additionally, the Quaker State 400 is available at Walmart for the weekend, featuring 38 entries and two open spots held by Chad Finchum (No. 66) and B.J. McLeod (No. 78).
Where to Screen
Viewers outside the United States can tap into TNT via TSN (Canada) or other international broadcasters. Every competition, from the first ARCA lap at Lime Rock to the final lap of the Cup at EchoPark, will be streamed live, ensuring fans worldwide remain engaged.
The Monday‑to‑Sunday push epitomizes the intensity of summer racing, with every driver and team converging for a chance to claim a victory in a track renowned for its tight turns and opportunistic drafting.
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