NASCAR Atlanta summer 2023 race: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Quaker State 400
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the high-banked oval at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second time this year as the regular season winds down.
There are only eight races remaining until the 10-race, 16-driver playoffs begin, and 11 drivers have already locked up spots with wins – presuming there are not more than five new winners in the next two months. That means the pressure is on for drivers who have yet to reach victory lane in 2023.
Among the drivers still seeking wins: Hendrick Motorsports stars Chase Elliott, the 2020 series champion, and Alex Bowman; 2014 champ Kevin Harvick, in his last year as a full-time Cup driver; 2012 champ Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing teammate Chris Buescher; 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace, seeking his first playoff appearance; and Trackhouse Racing’s Daniel Suarez, hoping to reach the postseason for the second consecutive season.
Elliott, a Georgia native, surely had this race circled on his calendar after winning at Atlanta last year. Harvick and Keselowski are also previous winners at the Hampton, Georgia track.
Here is all the information you need to get ready for Sunday’s Quaker State 400:
What time does the Cup race at Atlanta start?
The Quaker State 400 starts at 7 p.m. ET at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
What TV channel is the Cup race at Atlanta on?
USA Network is broadcasting the Quaker State 400 and has a pre-race show beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, while Peacock will have a post-race show at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Atlata?
The Quaker State 400 can be live streamed on the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app.
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How many laps is the Cup race at Atlanta?
The Quaker 400 is 260 laps around the 1.54-mile track for a total of 400.4 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 60 laps; Stage 2: 100 laps; Stage 3: 100 laps.
Who won the most recent races at Atlanta?
Reigning Cup Series champion Joey Logano dominated early, leading 139 laps on March 19, before losing the lead to Brad Keselowski then passing his former Team Penske teammate on the last lap and winning by a minuscule 0.193 seconds.
And one year ago, Chase Elliott led 96 laps, including the final two, beating Ross Chastain to score a win in his home state as the July 10, 2022 race ended under caution.
What is the lineup for the Quaker State 400?
(Car number in parentheses)
1. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford
2. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
3. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
4. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
5. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
6. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford
7. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
8. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
9. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
10. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
11. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
12. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
13. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
14. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
15. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
16. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota
17. (31) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
18. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
19. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
20. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
21. (51) Cole Custer, Ford
22. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
23. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
24. (15) JJ Yeley, Ford
25. (43) Erik Jones, Chevrolet
26. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
27. (77) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
28. (7) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet
29. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
30. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
31. (42) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet
32. (62) Austin Hill, Chevrolet
33. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
34. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
35. (78) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet
36. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
37. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NASCAR race July 9: Atlanta start time, TV, live stream, lineup
