NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta live updates, highlights, leaderboard
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Key Points:
- The NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 race at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, faced weather delays due to rain and thunderstorms, with the race starting but later halted after 109 laps because of lightning.
- Ryan Blaney secured the pole position and was leading the race when the lightning red flag was issued; he also won Stage 1 despite challenges from Tyler Reddick.
- Weather conditions caused significant interruptions, including a complete track washout requiring extensive drying efforts, with rain chances remaining high through the evening.
- The race serves as the quarterfinal round of the in-season challenge tournament, featuring matchups such as Ryan Blaney vs. William Byron and Chase Elliott vs. Chase Briscoe.
- Broadcast coverage includes TNT for TV, Performance Racing Network for radio, and streaming options via HBO MAX and NASCAR.com, with the race scheduled for 260 laps totaling 400.4 miles.
