Experts pick favorites for NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
NASCAR's Cup Series heads to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia for the Quaker State 400 on July 12. Tyler Reddick, who won at Atlanta in February, has struggled recently with four finishes of 30th or worse in the last five races. Denny Hamlin leads the points standings with a 44-point margin as the season approaches its final stages. Experts from The Tennessean have selected Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Denny Hamlin as their favorites for the race, each citing recent performance and track history in their predictions.
- •Quaker State 400 is scheduled for July 12 at EchoPark Speedway.
- •Tyler Reddick won the February race at Atlanta but has faced challenges since.
- •Denny Hamlin holds a 44-point lead in the standings.
- •Mike Organ predicts Chase Elliott will win, citing his history at the track.
- •Experts also consider William Byron and Denny Hamlin as strong contenders.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Atlanta predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series race
"Our NASCAR predictions are in for Sunday's Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway. Here's who our experts are picking to win the 2026 Quaker State 400.
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