Weve dominated races, and it just would never all come together. A crowd of 25,000 braved the mud and unfinished facilities to see Glenn Fireball Roberts win the inaugural event. No reason. The project will pave the way for a bold new era of NASCAR racing in Atlanta. Were not far off here. Take a virtual tour of Georgia's museums and galleries, Fashion and politics from Georgia-born designer Frankie Welch. Tough day today with a few pit stops early and then obviously the guys got it going at the end, so really psyched and happy for everybody. The track will also undergo a reprofiling. We ran third all day. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. Smith said Atlanta probably still will be a mile and a half, but is hinting that an upcoming repave also would include the reprofiling of its layout after vetting some proposed changes with iRacing (which also was done with Fontana and a similar type of modeling occurred with Homestead in 2003). Solid top-10 day drove back through. Definitely needed some more, but were having speed at all different kinds of tracks. Larson also explained that the fans want to see crashes, which they call good racing. He said that the new 40-foot track will keep the drivers tight on the track together and likely lead to these incidents. What were going to have is closer, more competitive racing for our fans to enjoy starting in 2022.. Three races were held there in 1961. He raced me hard but clean. Solid top-10 day drove back through. We have our ideas together, and now were doing some testing of those ideas working with iRacing on modeling and that sort of thing. The ground water will continue to seep through the crack, long after its stopped raining. No reason. This weekend, NASCAR's top 3 series head to a freshly repaved Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time since its reconfiguration. It just kind of sucks to tear up a car when youre getting an opportunity to be here on Sunday. I dont know, I need to go back and look at it. Brennan Poole says Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Events will be held at the speedway each day leading up to the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on Sunday, July 9. Martin Truex Jr. dominated the final stage to win Mondays NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway and end a 54-race winless streak. That run was obviously really bad we fell from first to seventh. We ran third all day. In a press release, the track said the reprofiling is the product of 10 months of confidential research, development, testing and simulation with engineers and iRacing.. We came with something a little bit different to try and help that. The two Winston Cup events hosted by the speedway each year attract crowds of nearly 250,000 fans from all fifty states and several foreign countriesconsistently the first and second highest attendance levels for single-day sporting events in Georgia. But thats not all. Please log in, or sign up for a new, free account to read or post comments. Though not all of the drivers are happy. Go figure. Definitely needed some more, but were having speed at all different kinds of tracks. Error! 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1. Get the most popular posts on GwinnettDailyPost.com from the previous week emailed to you every Monday morning. The track is a quad-oval layout with a length of 1.54 miles and a seating capacity of over 85,000. Powered by. - HU-925324522 Read More. Long run was pretty good. Christopher Bell placed sixth and was followed by Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Josh Berry, driving the No. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 3 (, Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, Brennan Poole: Ross Chastain probably needs his butt whooped, What drivers said at Dover Motor Speedway, I feel like I just got ran over, Poole said. We stayed in it that whole time. Chastain won the second stage, finishing in front of Byron, Blaney, Truex Jr. and Hamlin. Maybe if you came in a little too hot in dirty air you would brake, but no. But, being on the front row gave us a shot to win. Especially when its eight or nine cars on the lead lap at the end. From the debut of the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway, to the first NASCAR Cup Series race held on dirt since 1970 at Bristol Motor Speedway and NASCARs first trip to Circuit of The Americas earlier this year, Speedway Motorsports has been a driving force behind many of NASCARs most highly-anticipated events. Keep track of all of Atlanta Motor Speedways events by following on Twitter, Instagram, and become a Facebook fan. Something broke a long time ago, like halfway through the race. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure. Free consultation. The track was good, the car was really good. I just feel like its not necessary. The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart on Sunday, July 11, was the final race on the 24-degree banked quad-oval configuration of the speedway. AMS has played host to some of NASCARs most memorable moments on the current surface, including Dale Earnhardt's 0.010-second margin of victory over Bobby Labonte in 2000, Kevin Harvick's emotional and record-setting 0.006-second margin of victory over Jeff Gordon in Earnhardt's Richard Childress Racing car the following year, Carl Edwards last-lap pass on Jimmie Johnson to earn his first Cup Series victory in 2005, and a legendary battle to the checkers between Gordon and Johnson in 2011. Larson returned to the track after repairs. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure. Immortalized by its appearance in the opening scenes of Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), it is considered a fan-friendly track and a favorite of racecar drivers. 3 (Austin Dillon), just got to the outside and its not like I can go anywhere or give him any more room than what I had. Im grateful for this opportunity, grateful to be here. After an early-race crash sparked by Ross Chastain parked Brennan Poole in Mondays Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway, Poole said Chastain probably needs to get his butt whooped.. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The track was good, the car was really good. He raced me hard but clean. This made the fall Atlanta race particularly appealing in years when the Winston Cup championship came down to the final race. 3 (, Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, Brennan Poole: Ross Chastain probably needs his butt whooped, What drivers said at Dover Motor Speedway, I feel like I just got ran over, Poole said. On Lap 81, Chastain bumped the rear of Pooles car, sending Poole up the track and into the outside wall. 42 Legacy Motor Club team. the season's early going ever since the renovation project was . According to a press release from Speedway Motorsports, they will begin the process after the Cup Series race on July 11. Just uncalled for. 22 car has three top-10 finishes on the season. Just proud of Blake (Harris, crew chief) and everybody on this team for a great job., Erik Jones Finished 16th: Its a good day for our No. racist or sexually-oriented language. Its just been a disappointing year overall. Well take it, move on and learn from it, and take it to Kansas next week!, Austin Cindric Finished 20th: I definitely learned a lot today in the Menards/Great Stuff Ford Mustang. One of those lost a race, other one we dont race anymore, and last one we put dirt over it. Larson returned to the track many laps down after repairs. After Sundays race, the track will receive a long-overdue makeover. Keep up with all the latest news and information with the Atlanta Motor Speedway mobile app. The race was Pooles first Cup start of the season. We were so slow and the car wouldnt turn. The whole company is just grinding and committed to taking us to the next level to get both these cars in the playoffs., Chris Buescher Finished 9th: It was a solid day. Atlanta Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend for its second race of the year. Welcome to Atlanta Motor Speedway Account Manager, Account Manager is your dedicated platform for purchasing, renewing and managing tickets. Jacked us up there, but at the end of the day it was solid. New Georgia Encyclopedia, last modified Nov 21, 2016. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/sports-outdoor-recreation/atlanta-motor-speedway/, Pierce, D. (2004). Just a strong showing. Project leaders anticipate paving for the fresh asphalt will start in four weeks, with the entire speedway project completed in October. Since the 1997 renovation of the track, Atlanta Motor Speedway has become the fastest and one of the most competitive tracks on the Winston Cup circuit. ET. Everyone did a good job on pit road, kept track position, worked hard on-track, and its a solid one. 1 Jockey Chevy team and everybody at Trackhouse Racing, Advent Health, Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express. Ryan Truex, Martins younger brother, won Saturdays Xfinity Series race at Dover. This season's renovations mark the track's first repave since 1997 and also tightened. Im thankful for all of the guys efforts on our No. And its to adjust to the future; its to adjust to the Next Gen car. Paul Hemphill, Wheels: A Season on NASCARs Winston Cup Circuit (New York: Simon and Schuster,1997). Whats disappointing from my perspective and for the record, I love the Smith family but they go rogue sometimes when it comes to thinking that theyre in the competition business. Overall, really great effort especially for how weve been here in the past. Its the first time thats happened since 2010. You had a race winner, a new champion, and me running my last race. The Atlanta Motor Speedway is located on 870 acres, 20 miles south of Atlanta in Hampton, Georgia. But just a great call by James (crew chief James Small) to take two and then was able to get a pretty good restart and get (Dave) Blaney there. I think it was a really solid day for the No. Joey Logano brought out a caution with 14 laps to go when he lost control of his car and hit the outside wall. Share with Us. Success! Byron was a dominant force in winning the first stage but said his car got very loose later. And you cant race a track on slick tires when its even a little wet. 1? There also is speculation about whether a repave could include reconfiguring Atlanta as a new NASCAR short track (as has been proposed for 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California). Getting a top five is great. Joey Logano made numerous pit stops during the afternoon as he battled tire problems and finally parked with 14 laps to go after he hit the outside wall. On Lap 81, Chastain bumped the rear of Pooles car, sending Poole up the track and into the outside wall. For the sake of comparison, Daytona International Speedway features 31-degree banking and Talladega is 33 degrees, but both tracks are a little larger than 2.5-miles. After hosting a single Cup weekend from 2011-2020, it received a second Cup date again starting this season. Stories of Atlanta: June 1959, Lakewood Speedway. Ross Chastain placed second and was followed by Ryan Blaney, William Byron and Denny Hamlin. What drivers said Monday during and after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway: Martin Truex Jr. Winner: Man, it feels incredible. It may have even been before I needed to roll out of the gas. Kyle Larson, who has won four races this year, admitted as much. May 7 Buy Tickets. We know we could do this. Austin Hill led for 103 of the 163 laps during the Xfinity Series RAPTOR King of Tough 250, but it was his efforts during the races final seconds which earned the Georgia native his second straight win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The speedway holds a total number of 124,000 permanent seats and 141 luxury suites. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Awesome job.. Steve Swift, senior vice president of operations and development for Speedway Motorsports, noted the importance of iRacing in helping to take a lot of the guesswork out of the upcoming Atlanta tweaks. New Georgia Encyclopedia, 09 August 2004, https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/sports-outdoor-recreation/atlanta-motor-speedway/. They would show you one car that was like, lack of a better term, a dot that went around the track and just showed you the driving path. The No. Joey Logano made numerous pit stops during the afternoon as he battled tire problems and finally parked with 14 laps to go after he hit the outside wall. I had heard about it earlier this year, about the track banking but not about the track width and things like that.. Go figure. So having two races there is something we feel like is the right move for us as a company, and I think that were optimistic and pretty excited about what the repave and reprofile is going to be like in Atlanta. This was a really good day. We'd love to hear eyewitness We know we could do this. 42 Legacy Motor Club team. But that's not all. Indeed, the winners of multiple races at Atlanta reads like a whos who of Winston Cup racing. Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the most versatile race tracks in the country . pic.twitter.com/SK6obmImpk, Fireball Turnbull (@DougTurnbull) July 6, 2021, As Atlantas racing surface has aged, weve challenged ourselves to reimagine what NASCAR racing at an intermediate track can be, said Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO. I was side-by-side with (. But, being on the front row gave us a shot to win. Youre kind of just rolling out of the gas. 19, and he did the same thing and was able to get around us. Its just taking something thats great, like Atlanta Motor Speedway is, and perfecting it. I think if we had taken four, we would have lined up fourth. We want to make sure what were creating is what the fans want to see., Larson was caught off guard by the narrower surface, but not the increased banking.He also believes drivers have a good idea of what good racing is, but "fans like crashing and a 40' surface is going to keep us tight together and accomplish the "good racing" they think it is." Get two adult and two kids tickets to the QS400 for $99! With high banks in the turns, narrower width and new pavement technology, Atlanta will be unlike any other mile-and-a-half track on the circuit. I just got trapped and could never make it back up. Poole later said Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Poole parked for the day. I guess I told him (Martin Truex Jr.) too many of my secrets last year after we went fishing., Ryan Blaney Finished 3rd: Either two (tires) or were staying out was the call, and we came in and took two. Discovering the Need for Speed: A Brief History of Atlanta Motor Speedway. Chastain, who has often been criticized for rough driving, was the central character in a Lap 81 crash. Busch wasnt the only one looking to the future; within minutes of the conclusion of the race, Atlanta Motor Speedways operations department began removing the foam inserts in the speedways SAFER barriers. Atlanta Spring Race: Wins and Starting Positions. It was tight and it got loose. 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228 To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. I just feel like its not necessary. Wait.. It was a mistake on my part. NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others have lobbied to return Atlanta to its original oval layout. Just uncalled for. Chastain leads the season standings after 11 races with 370 points. It was tight and it got loose. So it really wouldnt have been much different. Atlanta Motor Speedway also regularly hosts car shows, corporate functions, outdoor concerts, and even dog shows. Big changes are coming to Atlanta Motor Speedway ahead of the 2022 NASCAR season. (This is) a sensitive subject for me personally because I work directly with NASCAR on track prep, Hamlin said. Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, all-new race experience in 2022. Keep up with local events in Gwinnett County. Proud of the effort. 1? Its unfortunate to be out of the race this early at a race track that we normally run very well at.. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Long run was pretty good. I felt like we had a car that could run in the top 10 at times, if not the majority of the race. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the oldest and most popular stops onNASCARs Winston Cup circuit. Track renovations moving quickly at Atlanta Motor Speedway, PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream's 2023 Training Camp Begins. 3 (Austin Dillon), just got to the outside and its not like I can go anywhere or give him any more room than what I had. In addition to the usual open drainage layer necessary to handle rainwater, theyve added a porous layer that directs water to an eight-inch PVC pipe with holes along it. Atlanta held one race a year from 2011-20, and starting in 2021 Atlanta again hosted two races a year. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather in Gwinnett County. Loganos 32nd career win ties him with Dale Jarrett for 27th on the all-time list. Follow us on Twitter @sportscasting19. Chastain moved to the top of the points standings, replacing Christopher Bell. But we have speed, and we were able to work steadily today and be solid. I feel like weve had a little bit of a stronger start to the season, but not always had the results. Martin Truex Jr. snapped a 54-race winless streak, scoring the victory Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. I tried to send it into (turn) 3 to clear the No. Weve led laps. Who had a bad race: Noah Gragson crashed on the backstretch 29 laps into the race and couldnt reach the minimum speed to stay on track. But we have speed, and we were able to work steadily today and be solid. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure, Truex told Fox Sports. Just thanks to everybody at JGR, as well. It got us on the front row. Pierce, Dan. No reason. The Westin Grand Frankfurt: Great Staff, Renovations desperately needed - See 1,696 traveler reviews, 889 candid photos, and great deals for The Westin Grand Frankfurt at Tripadvisor. Speedway Motorsports president and CEO Marcus Smith said the plan remains to attract a $1 billion casino and entertainment complex that would be built adjacent to the track located in Hampton, Georgia, about 40 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. I think, just as with anything else, youre gonna get some feedback thats very supportive and I think youll have some feedback thats not as supporting. Since the 1997 renovation of the track, Atlanta Motor Speedway has become the fastest and one of the most competitive tracks on the Winston Cup circuit. Im thankful for all of the guys efforts on our No. When were done and ready to tell the story properly, I think people will be really excited about it.. Thanks to everybody that stuck with us, all our fans, Bass Pro Shops, Auto Owners, Resers, Toyota, TRD, all my personal sponsors. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The track itself was reconfigured in 1997, when the start-finish line was moved to what was the backstretch and two doglegs were added to the new front stretch to improve the fans view of the racing. pic.twitter.com/0x1D8pMu6v, Alex Ripstein (@AxelRipper) October 2, 2020. We know we could do this. Kyle Larson ran well during the first stage, but his car was badly damaged on Lap 81 when Ross Chastain hit Brennan Poole, sending Poole into Larsons path. I did not mean to do that at all, Chastain told his crew via radio. I was side-by-side with (. Truex led the final 11 laps and 68 of the final 69 laps. Kenny Wallace and John Roberts are taking their revival of Race Day Live on the road - including Atlanta's July 9 Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart. Straightaway banking will remain five degrees. Just thanks to everybody at JGR, as well. Its surreal to continue to do this and get to race against my heroes. Go figure. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. So it really wouldnt have been much different. 1 Jockey Chevy team and everybody at Trackhouse Racing, Advent Health, Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express. The leaders pitted, and Truex took two tires, while Chastain got four. Obviously, we were pretty off there from when we unloaded, but we got quite a bit better, quite a bit closer, but we just needed to get the balance. Austin Dickey. Its disappointing because the information that NASCAR gets from us on track prep and how to prepare the racetrack to put on the best possible racing comes from drivers who do it themselves and they know better than anyone. Construction is slated to begin the week following the July 11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart, with the next generation Atlanta Motor Speedway making its debut in 2022 in conjunction with NASCARs Next Gen car. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Although inexperienced or journeyman racers have occasionally won Winston Cup races at Atlanta, most often the winner of an Atlanta race is a skilled driver. This was a really good day. The banked corners will go from 24 degrees to 28 while the width of the. After the race, Chastain said on FS1: I first have to say Im so sorry to Brennan and everybody at Rick Ware Racing. Two of the top NASCAR Series head to Atlanta Motor Speedway July 10-11 for a packed weekend of racing. As Atlantas racing surface has aged, weve challenged ourselves to reimagine what NASCAR racing at an intermediate track can be, said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. The changes will reportedly take the track in that direction, especially with the debut of the Next Gen car. The win was Truexs fourth at Dover. I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. Denny Hamlin is the current points leader, with Larson just a few points behind. I dont know, I need to go back and look at it. As soon as he ran into me, I just kind of got shoved into the corner, like way too deep, and then I was just immediately turned around. The first five laps on tires we would be so good, but then we would lose grip and get super-free. William Byron had one of the days fastest cars in the first two stages and led a race-high 193 laps. Brennan Poole on Ross Chastain at Dover pic.twitter.com/cyj2TBODqL, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Im not exactly sure, but I feel like I just got ran over. Maybe if you came in a little too hot in dirty air you would brake, but no. Ryan Truex, Martins younger brother, won Saturdays Xfinity Series race at Dover. It provides about 40% of public water supplies ad 39% of the water used for agriculture here in the U.S. Your email address will not be published. Brennan Poole says Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. By the end of the race I felt like we had improved and learned so much we just couldnt get the track position back. person will not be tolerated. A close-up look at a chunk of track removed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. Youre kind of just rolling out of the gas. Bobby Ore Motorsports Stunt Driving Academy. I think this was about the time we hit our stride last year. No reason. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: 9 Cale Yarborough: 7 Richard Petty: 6 Bobby Labonte: 6 Bill Elliott: 5 Bobby Allison: 5 Jeff Gordon: 5 Jimmie Johnson: 5 David Pearson: 4 Kurt Busch: 4 Fred Lorenzen: 4 Darrell Waltrip: 3 Morgan Shepherd: 3 Kevin Harvick: 3 Tony Stewart: 3 If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Keep it Clean. Were not far off here. Chastain, who has often been criticized for rough driving, was the central character in a Lap 81 crash. With high banks in the turns, narrower width and new pavement technology, Atlanta will be unlike any other mile-and-a-half track on the circuit. Weve dominated races, and it just would never all come together. It is what it is. Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI), which owns the track, announced on Tuesday that the renovations would include an increase in banking in the turns from 24 to 28 degrees. https://nascar.nbcsports.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/07/Atlanta2022_iRacing_Teaser.mp4, which helped scuttle a previously scheduled repave in 2017, MORE: Brennan Poole says Ross Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Just a strong showing. Thanks to everybody that stuck with us, all our fans, Bass Pro Shops, Auto Owners, Resers, Toyota, TRD, all my personal sponsors. Atlanta Motor Speedway The first NASCAR test session of the new year is set for the newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway this week, with all three national series tackling the. The track had the start finish line relocated from what is now the backstretch to an all new front stretch, and the track would adopt the current configuration it has now. Well take it, move on and learn from it, and take it to Kansas next week!, Austin Cindric Finished 20th: I definitely learned a lot today in the Menards/Great Stuff Ford Mustang.
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