NASCAR prepares for Quaker State 400 at Atlanta on July 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
NASCAR's Cup Series is set for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, on July 12 at 7 p.m. ET. Ryan Blaney is on the pole position, with Joey Logano alongside. The race will cover 400.4 miles over 260 laps and includes three segments. Tyler Reddick won the previous race in February at this venue. Teams are adjusting to the different grip levels expected due to warmer temperatures during the race.
- •Denny Hamlin leads the standings by 44 points over Tyler Reddick.
- •NASCAR features live coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
- •Race has three segments: 60 laps, 100 laps, 100 laps.
- •Team Penske starts strong with Blaney and Logano in front row.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Atlanta: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Quaker State 400 race
"NASCAR returns to Atlanta for the Quaker State 400. Ryan Blaney sits on the pole for what TNT's Steve Letarte calls a "must-find ticket" in racing.
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