Ryan Blaney claims victory at 2026 NASCAR Cup in Atlanta
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney won the 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta, achieving his 19th career victory from pole position. He dominated the race, sweeping both stages and finishing in a time of 3:14:25.386. Bubba Wallace crossed the finish line in second but was penalized for advancing below the yellow line, resulting in a 29th place finish. Christopher Bell was credited with second place, followed by Carson Hocevar in third. The race, which faced a lengthy weather delay, saw 29 of the 38 drivers finish on the lead lap.
- •Blaney wins the race and sweeps both stages.
- •Wallace finishes second but is penalized to 29th place.
- •Bell is officially credited with second place.
- •The race had a lengthy weather delay and ended early Monday.
- •29 of 38 starters finished on the lead lap.
- 6:30 AMMotorsport.com — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta II
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta II
"Ryan Blaney earned his 19th career NASCAR Cup victory, winning from pole position at Atlanta in a three-wide battle. Blaney also swept both stages, dominating most of the event. Bubba Wallace finished second, but was later penalized for advancing his position below the yellow line. That penalty dropped him down to 29th as the last car on the lead lap. Christopher Bell was ultimately credited ...Keep reading
"Blaney won the race, but the driver who crossed the finish line in second didn't actually finish there
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 13, 2026, 6:30 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta II
Ryan Blaney earned his 19th career NASCAR Cup victory, winning from pole position at Atlanta in a three-wide battle. Blaney also swept both stages, dominating most of the event. Bubba Wallace finished second, but was later penalized for advancing his position below the yellow line. That penalty dropped him down to 29th as the last car on the lead lap. Christopher Bell was ultimately credited ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 6:30 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Atlanta II
Blaney won the race, but the driver who crossed the finish line in second didn't actually finish there
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