Truex earned his first points since since September 2021 at Richmond. I dont know. He just ran me over. Definitely needed some more, but were having speed at all different kinds of tracks. Next: The Cup Series moves on to Kansas Speedway for a May 7 race at 3 p.m. 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. No reason. Its just taking something thats great, like Atlanta Motor Speedway is, and perfecting it. Mar 19, 2022 10:34 AM EDT. Banking will remain at five degrees on the straights. New widths will be 52 feet on the front stretch, 42 feet on the back stretch and 40 feet in the turns. I just feel like its not necessary. Be Truthful. Truex led Chastain by about a second before the Logano crash. Events will be held at the speedway each day leading up to the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on Sunday, July 9. POLL: What are your plans for Cinco de Mayo. Chastain moved to the top of the points standings, replacing Christopher Bell. Its surreal to continue to do this and get to race against my heroes. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure, Truex told Fox Sports. 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. Weve showed it. 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.. Daniel Suarez lost control on Lap 36 and slapped the outside wall. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. Solid top-10 day drove back through. The track will also undergo a reprofiling. He just ran me over. Now imagine covering that part of your yard over with asphalt. 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. Brennan Poole says Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. A crowd of 25,000 braved the mud and unfinished facilities to see Glenn Fireball Roberts win the inaugural event. I owe them a big apology and a bit more. 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. After the race, Chastain said on FS1: I first have to say Im so sorry to Brennan and everybody at Rick Ware Racing. Next: The Cup Series moves on to Kansas Speedway for a May 7 race at 3 p.m. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Powered by. Unfortunately, as the track built up rubber and I got in dirty air, we just couldnt find the grip we needed. 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. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. There was so much going on. We were so slow and the car wouldnt turn. 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. Jacked us up there, but at the end of the day it was solid. I wish they would talk to everybody about it, Larson said on a Zoom call. There was an error processing your request. Weve led laps. You can dry the asphalt, but theres so much water underground that its like a spring in the middle of the track. But, you know, fans like crashing and a 40-foot wide surface is going to keep us tight together, so maybe thats going to accomplish the good racing that we think it is., With all due respect. We know we could do this. Your email address will not be published. Qualifying speeds at the track have exceeded 190 miles per hour in recent years, and the races themselves invariably feature more than thirty lead changes, almost double the average for a . The leaders pitted, and Truex took two tires, while Chastain got four. We ran third all day. I felt like we had a car that could run in the top 10 at times, if not the majority of the race. Overall, really great effort especially for how weve been here in the past. It is what it is. So we are optimistic about NASCAR at Atlanta and the Atlanta market. Kyle Larson rolled into the crash area with nowhere to go and slammed into Poole. I got another shot next week to go prove myself again, and hopefully it turns into more., Noah Gragson Finished 34th: I dont know what happened. More information on the July 10-11, 2021 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart and ticket availability can be found online at AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com or by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX. But, being on the front row gave us a shot to win. It is what it is. The track was good, the car was really good. We fired off so well and had a ton of speed. He did win the Clash at the Coliseum exhibition race in February. 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. The air was tricky in the back of the pack. The first five laps on tires we would be so good, but then we would lose grip and get super-free. 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. Atlantas importance as a venue on the Winston Cup circuit increased in 1987, when the speedway began a fourteen-year run as the site of the final race of the season. Kyle Larson, who has won four races this year, admitted as much. It was tight and it got loose. 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). It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? 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. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. If there are cracks in the asphalt, thats where youll see if first. Thats strong. I feel like weve had a little bit of a stronger start to the season, but not always had the results. 5.0 2 Reviews. We missed one run and kind of got mired back and lost a lap, so we couldnt really come back from it that late in the race. I feel like I could come back here tomorrow and make some good decisions. 19, and he did the same thing and was able to get around us. We missed one run and kind of got mired back and lost a lap, so we couldnt really come back from it that late in the race. May 7 Buy Tickets. Kyle Larson is the top driver on the NASCAR Cup Series this season with four wins. I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. Daniel Suarez lost control on Lap 36 and slapped the outside wall. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Atlanta Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile track. Legends and Bandolero car races on its frontstretch quarter-mile Thunder Ring.. 1? Well regroup and head to Kansas., Justin Haley Finished 23rd: We showed a lot of promise early on in our No. 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. Prior to the green flag waving, track officials have made a major announcement. (Surfside Beach, S.C.: Galfield Press, 1987-94). 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228 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. There has been Twitter buzz that some of AMS casino complex renderings indicate a return to its former layout (without swapping the front and back straightaways as in the original configuration). It provides about 40% of public water supplies ad 39% of the water used for agriculture here in the U.S. I feel like we have a better understanding of what really makes good racing. Just didnt have quite enough speed for those top-two guys at the end there. Though not all of the drivers are happy. 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. This weekend, NASCAR's top 3 series head to a freshly repaved Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time since its reconfiguration. Two of the top NASCAR Series head to Atlanta Motor Speedway July 10-11 for a packed weekend of racing. The two Winston Cup events hosted by the speedway. pic.twitter.com/2nf3KapKJg. 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. The summer race will challenge the rising stars of the sport to stand out and succeed on one of the circuits most challenging tracks. Im really proud of our group. We know we could do this. Pierce, Dan. For how quick I lost the car, I think I had a tire going down or something because it happened instantly. 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). 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. Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the most versatile race tracks in the country . 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. Ross Chastain placed second and was followed by Ryan Blaney, William Byron and Denny Hamlin. It seems to be something he does a lot recently. Weve led laps. Free consultation. So it really wouldnt have been much different. Join race fans around the world who receive race updates, promotions and special offers from Atlanta Motor Speedway. A close-up look at a chunk of track removed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. It seems to be something (Chatain) does a lot recently. Im thankful for all of the guys efforts on our No. The changes will reportedly take the track in that direction, especially with the debut of the Next Gen car. Bell is second, three points behind Chastain. Atlanta Motor Speedway fans stand for a restart during the Bass ProShops MBNA 500. Byron led a race-high 193 laps. As of today (2022-03-18), USGS says that the water level is about 3.3 feet below the surface in Atlanta. The wreck happened in the first stage of the race, a fact both Larson and Poole pointed out after the crash. Im out of breath, Im breathing so much Goodyear rubber. All new for '22! I tried to send it into (turn) 3 to clear the No. 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. Get the latestobituaries delivered to your inbox every morning. Cinco de Mayo is Friday. I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. While the track owners believe it might create better entertainment, the drivers who produce that entertainment arent so sure. 1 Jockey Chevy team and everybody at Trackhouse Racing, Advent Health, Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express. Ahead of hosting the Cup and Xfinity Series this weekend, AMS announced Tuesday that the 1.54-mile track, renowned by drivers for its abrasive surface, will be repaved for the first time since its 1997 reconfiguration to a quad-oval layout. 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. So, I think it was the No. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. But we have speed, and we were able to work steadily today and be solid. We came with something a little bit different to try and help that. While a lot of progress has been made in short time on the way to creating that all-new AMS experience, a great deal of work remains. This season's renovations mark the track's first repave since 1997 and also tightened. That run was obviously really bad we fell from first to seventh. Preceding the Sunday finale will be the Credit Karma Money 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, July 10. The Atlanta Motor Speedway is located on 870 acres, 20 miles south of Atlanta in Hampton, Georgia. AMS announces events for Ultimate Camping Experience during July NASCAR event, Race Day Live with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts coming to AMS on July 9, Andy Grammer to headline Revs & Riffs at AMS during July NASCAR weekend, Logano takes Ambetter Health 400 with last-lap pass, Hill earns 3rd win of 2023 in thrilling fashion. Kurt Busch took the checkered flag that his. In addition to simply showing renderings of the track in its new form, iRacing also provided critical data about the future of motorsports. Go figure. This was a really good day. Get the most popular posts on GwinnettDailyPost.com from the previous week emailed to you every Monday morning. Scenes from the opening day of Atlanta Dream Training Camp on May 1, 2023. Its almost like the difference in video games, if youve played video games from the old Nintendos to what they play today. It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? He parked for the day. All requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource must be submitted to the rights holder. 42 Legacy Motor Club team. Whatever it was, it finally broke., Brennan Poole Finished 33rd: Im not exactly sure, but I feel like I just got ran over. 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The Cup race was rescheduled from Sunday to Monday after weather forced a postponement. 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." Ill head over there tomorrow and talk to those guys, and make some of that right. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Go figure. 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. Die Firma Schestak zeichnet sich aus durch Zuverlssigkeit, hchste Qualitt, Unklompliziertheit. William Byron had one of the days fastest cars in the first two stages and led a race-high 193 laps. Join us on July 4 for a FREE fireworks celebration! I just feel like its not necessary. He was followed by Hamlin, Blaney, Brad Keselowski and Chastain. I tried to get to the top and search for clean air. Excited about that, proud of our day especially Chris (Buescher) running well. Although Elliott won the race, Kulwicki finished second and led one more lap than Elliott, which gave him five bonus points for leading the most laps and the Winston Cup championship by ten points. 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. We won't share it with anyone else. This was a really good day. I think it was a really solid day for the No. We also had an issue on our green flag stop to end it. Go figure. Sign up for Gwinnett Eats, a weekly email newsletter with the latest on eateries in Gwinnett County sprinkled with recipes. 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. Get the details https://t.co/X6T7IL05Y0 pic.twitter.com/MzPKIHlVja. 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Go figure. Just didnt have quite enough speed for those top-two guys at the end there. Awesome job.. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Chastain leads the season standings after 11 races with 370 points. In our history, this hasnt been our best track. We ran third all day. Things happen fast at a racetrack, so its no surprise that a lot has changed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in less than three weeks. I tried to get to the top and search for clean air. The race was Pooles first Cup start of the season. 1 Jockey Chevy team and everybody at Trackhouse Racing, Advent Health, Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express. I owe a big apology and a bit more. 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 dont know. So its kind of pathetic. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. 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. Before its 1997 repaving and reconfiguration into a quad-oval layout similar to Charlotte Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, Atlanta had a more traditional oval shape a la Homestead-Miami Speedway. Thought today, man, late caution, whats going to happen here? I had heard about it earlier this year, about the track banking but not about the track width and things like that.. Ended up ninth with the late restart and had a lap-down car racing us pretty hard. 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. 42 Legacy Motor Club team. 48 in place of an injured Alex Bowman. Atlanta Motor Speedway's design took weepers into account with a sort of french drain design. Its kind of been a struggle track for us, and Im proud of the gains we made., William Byron Finished 4th: The middle section I dont know, I need to maybe do a little better job on the feedback, and then just us communicating the adjustments there. 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.. That run was obviously really bad we fell from first to seventh. NASCARs best will have one more chance to add to the legacy of this surface with a grand finale at the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart on July 11.. So, its kind of pathetic. I think this was about the time we hit our stride last year. 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. Get Gwinnett County and state news headlines delivered to your inbox every day. The hotel is old require renovation to keep up with the Intercontenintal worldwide standard. 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