​NASCAR action unfolds this weekend across two tracks, with races at Atlanta and Lime Rock that promise plenty of excitement. The top two divisions will tackle EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta for another high-octane drafting duel, while TNT Sports will air the Cup race as the third event in their five-race summer stretch. Fans can stream all actions live on HBO Max, and on-board cameras will provide in-car perspectives throughout the broadcast.
Last weekend brought Chase Briscoe his first win of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, but Atlanta remains a track where nearly anyone can visit Victory Lane. Tyler Reddick is the most recent winner at this venue, and Chase Elliott holds the distinction of being the defending winner of the summer Atlanta race. The championship picture also shifted as Denny Hamlin extended his newly earned lead, now ahead by 44 points over Reddick.
Chicagoland served as Round 2 of the In-Season Challenge, a round that saw two unlikely contenders still in the hunt while many bracket predictions went awry. For readers following the Atlanta matchups and results, you can click through to learn which entrants were eliminated and how the Atlanta stages and pairings shake out. This story compiles all the information you need to watch this weekend’s events at both Atlanta and Lime Rock, from the weekend schedule to viewing options and even the full entry list.
Here’s a snapshot of the weekend schedule and viewing details. The ARCA Menards Series will practice at 1:00 pm EST, followed by qualifying at 2:15 pm EST and its Lime Rock race at 4:00 pm EST, a 68-lap event airing on FOX Sports. The NASCAR Truck Series will practice at 29:00 am EST (a typo in the source likely; the practice time should be verified) and qualifying at 10:05 am EST, with the Lime Rock Truck race slated for 1:00 pm EST on FOX Sports. The NASCAR Cup qualifying is scheduled for 4:30 pm EST on TRUTV/HBO Max, with the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta slated for 7:00 pm EST on TNT and HBO Max, preceded by a pre-race show at 6:00 pm EST. The green flag is expected around 7:19 pm EST and will stretch over 260 laps, divided into three stages of 60, 100, and 100 laps. Expect nine sets of tires for the Cup race, with live coverage on TNT, TSN in Canada, and other international outlets, plus HBO Max’s race stream and in-car camera feed. Radio coverage will be provided by PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The Cup field features notable teams and drivers, including Todd Gilliland in a Front Row Motorsports Ford and Joey Logano in a Team Penske Ford. The entry list includes 38 total entries, with two open spots. The No. 66 entry, driven by Chad Finchum, will be in the field, and the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet, piloted by B.J. McLeod, is also set to race. The lineup includes a mix of veterans and rising stars, with drivers such as Ross Chastain for Trackhouse Racing in a Chevrolet, Austin Cindric for Team Penske in a Ford, and Austin Dillon for Richard Childress Racing, among others. There are also entrants like Christopher Bell (Joe Gibbs Racing) and Noah Gragson (Front Row Motorsports) listed, highlighting the strong field anticipated for Atlanta and Lime Rock.
Fans can expect comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms: live television on TNT and TRUTV networks (for Cup qualifying and the race), HBO Max for streaming of both the Cup race and onboard camera feeds, and live radio coverage from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. This weekend’s events promise high-speed action at two distinct venues, with a path to the checkered flag that remains wide open for a wide range of teams and drivers.