​The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Atlanta for a high-intensity pack racing showdown in the Quaker State 400 on July 12 at EchoPark Speedway. Ryan Blaney will start from the pole, with his Team Penske teammate Joey Logano right beside him on the front row. Notably, no Toyota drivers cracked the top 10 in the opening lineup, as Erik Jones lined up 11th. Below is the complete starting grid along with television and streaming details for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Atlanta.
Event details for Atlanta race picks and expert forecasts for the 2026 Cup Series at Atlanta show Green Flag Time around 6:15 p.m. Central on Sunday, July 12. The venue is EchoPark Speedway, a 1.54-mile oval located in Hampton, Georgia, hosting a 260-lap race that sums to 400.4 miles. The stage lengths are set at 60 laps for Stage 1, followed by stages of 100 and 100 laps. TV coverage will be provided by TNT, with radio via PRN at 102.5-FM The Game in Nashville. For streaming, the HBO Max app will offer the full broadcast feed plus in-car cameras (a subscription is required). Audio options include NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 (also requiring a subscription). The Quaker State 400 will be nationally broadcast on TNT, and streaming options also include HBO Max for the comprehensive broadcast package and in-car camera access for each driver.
Starting lineup (1-48), row by row:
Row 1: Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford; Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Row 2: Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Row 3: Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet; Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 4: Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Row 5: Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford; Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Row 6: Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet; Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
Row 7: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet; Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 8: Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet; Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Row 9: Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet; Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Row 10: Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota; Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Row 11: Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota; Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 12: Chris Buescher’s spot appears again in the list; this row also includes designated backup placements
Row 13: William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Row 14: Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota; Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Row 15: Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet; Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Row 16: Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota; additional entries complete the field
Row 17: (and beyond) include John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota; Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Row 18: (continuing) William Byron and AJ Allmendinger are among the top-line entries to round out the field
Row 19: Denny Hamlin, No. 11, and more drivers fill positions in preparation for the green flag
Row 20: Additional entries include Riley Herbst and others completing the 1.54-mile circuit grid
Row 21-48: Remaining cars from the lineup feature a mix of Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford entries across teams such as Trackhouse Racing, 23XI, RFK, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Spire Motorsports, Kaulig Racing, Wood Brothers, Front Row Motorsports, and Legacy Motor Club, each vying for a strong start on the Atlanta oval.
Notes on race format and broadcast:
– Track: EchoPark Speedway, Atlanta, 1.54 miles
– Distance: 260 laps, 400.4 miles
– Stages: 60 laps, 100 laps, 100 laps
– Green Flag Time: Approximately 6:15 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 12
– TV: TNT
– Radio: PRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
– Streaming: HBO Max app for full broadcast and in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Quaker State 400 at Atlanta promises a dynamic display of speed and strategy, with Blaney and Logano leading the field off the grid and a diverse set of manufacturers represented in the pack. Enjoy the action as drivers navigate the high-speed, draft-heavy racing typical of Atlanta’s sprawling 1.54-mile turn-laden oval, with the stage set for a competitive, edge-of-seat afternoon of NASCAR Cup Series racing.