Rev up your engines because NASCAR is back with a full-throttle lineup for the Atlanta race this weekend! The EchoPark Speedway is set to host an adrenaline-pumping event with a full field of 40 Cup cars ready to battle it out on the Georgia track.
This race marks a significant moment as it is only the third time this year that the Cup Series has seen a full roster of 40 entries. The intensity of the competition is expected to be sky-high, following the action-packed events at the Daytona 500 and the Coca Cola 600.
Notable additions to the lineup include Corey LaJoie taking the wheel of the No. 01 Ford for Rick Ware Racing, and rising star Connor Zilisch driving a fourth entry for Trackhouse in the No. 87 Chevrolet sponsored by Red Bull. Zilisch, fresh off a victory in the NASCAR Xfinity race at Pocono, will be looking to make his mark in his third Cup start of the year.
Joining the excitement at Atlanta will be B.J. McLeod in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet and the experienced 57-year-old David Starr in the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford Mustang. These drivers will be vying for victory alongside the established full-time chartered teams.
As the NASCAR Xfinity Series converges with the Cup Series at Atlanta, fans can expect a weekend filled with heart-stopping action and fierce competition. Meanwhile, the NASCAR Truck Series gears up for its inaugural race at Lime Rock Park, promising a thrilling showdown for racing enthusiasts.
Get ready for a weekend of speed, skill, and spectacle as NASCAR’s finest drivers take to the track for what is sure to be an unforgettable race weekend at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta!