Ryan Blaney wins midnight NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta began shortly after 7 PM local time, featuring Ryan Blaney starting from the pole position. The event faced over three hours of weather delays but resumed with Blaney maintaining control. He crossed the finish line just before 2 AM, celebrating by riding his new motorcycle around the track. The unusual scheduling and conditions made this race particularly notable in the NASCAR calendar. Further analysis may focus on the impact of the race on season standings or team performances.
- •Race started at 7 PM local time
- •Over three hours of weather delays
- •Blaney finishes just before 2 AM
- •Celebrated victory by riding motorcycle
- •Significant points awarded in NASCAR standings
- 4:01 PMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from stunning midnight NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta
"Race day started just after 7pm, local time, with Ryan Blaney pacing the field from pole. Then we spent over three hours waiting out the weather mid-race, with Blaney still in control. Then, just before 2am, Blaney claimed the checkered flag in the marathon race and proceeded to ride his newly won motorcycle around the track. And while Blaney's name dominated the pylon, this race was far from ...Keep reading
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