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Austin Dillon and B.J. McLeod Fail Pre-Inspection Twice, Car Chief Ryan Chism Out

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (557+ words) In a tense start to the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at EchoPark Speedway, two teams faced penalties after failing pre-race inspection on Friday. Officials ruled that Austin Dillon's No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet and B.J. McLeod's No. 78 Chevrolet each failed inspection…...

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Jake Garcia Takes Pole at EchoPark Speedway Following Daytona 500 Wreck

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (605+ words) Jake Garcia bounced back quickly after a difficult start to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season by winning the pole at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia. One week earlier, Garcia was involved in a Lap 36 crash at Daytona International Speedway that…...

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Denny Hamlin Parents’ Fatal House Fire Investigation Concluded by Gaston County Fire Service

18+ hour, 24+ min ago  (529+ words) Denny Hamlin's family continues to deal with the aftermath of the December 2025 house fire that killed his father, Dennis Hamlin. On February 20, 2026, Gaston County Fire Services confirmed that investigators have finished examining the deadly blaze at the Hamlin family home…...

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How to Watch NASCAR at EchoPark Speedway 2026: Schedule and TV Coverage

21+ hour, 5+ min ago  (545+ words) The NASCAR season continues this weekend at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway, following the Daytona 500 that opened the 2026 campaign. The second round of the Cup Series schedule brings a full triple-header, with the Cup Series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the…...

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NASCAR Cup Series 2026 EchoPark Speedway Prize Money: What Is the Purse?

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (579+ words) NASCAR continues its 2026 season with the Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where EchoPark serves as the event sponsor. Along with points and playoff positioning, teams also race for a significant financial reward. Prize money plays a central role…...

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Can Chase Elliott Win Back-to-Back at His Home Track?

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (601+ words) Chase Elliott did not win NASCAR's Daytona 500. But he drove like someone about to. Elliott was in position on the final lap Sunday before Tyler Reddick's late-race move reshuffled the order. The result was a fourth-place finish. The takeaway was…...

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2026 Daytona 500 TV Ratings Surge 11%

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (453+ words) The 2026 Daytona 500 TV ratings delivered a measurable bump for NASCAR and FOX. Sunday's broadcast averaged 7.489 million viewers, an 11 percent increase from 2025. "Outscored every non-prime Winter Olympics window on broadcast and cable "Topped all broadcast and cable networks in viewership during…...

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Joe Gibbs Racing Sues Former Crew Chief

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (509+ words) n Thursday, February 19, NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing filed suit against a former key employee for allegedly stealing proprietary information and taking it to his new team. The suit was filed against Christopher Gabehart in the Western District of NC…...

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Full NASCAR Atlanta Entry List Set for EchoPark Speedway Cup Race This Week

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (453+ words) NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia this weekend. The Cup Series prepares for the Autotrader 400. Because Sunday's race begins at 3 p.m. ET, you can watch it on FOX. In addition, there is coverage on PRN Radio, HBO Max, and SiriusXM…...

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Tyler Reddick Defends Michael Jordan After Daytona 500 Clip Backlash

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (387+ words) Tyler Reddick made NASCAR history on February 15 by winning the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway." This dramatic finish delivered a landmark victory for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Following the…...