US EditionWatch Massive NASCAR Atlanta Race Crash Damages More than 20 Cars
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUN 29 – A multi-car crash triggered by Christopher Bell involved 23 cars, causing numerous retirements and a red flag during the NASCAR Cup Series in-season tournament, officials said.
- On June 28 at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway, Chase Elliott claimed his 20th NASCAR Cup Series win by overtaking Brad Keselowski on the race’s final lap.
- The victory came after a major crash on lap 69, which started when Denny Hamlin collided with John Hunter Nemechek, causing Nemechek to crash into the wall and block the track.
- The crash affected 23 cars, including major drivers like Logano, Kyle Larson, and William Byron, several of whom ended their races early or needed repairs.
- Elliott acknowledged Alex Bowman's help in blocking Keselowski and said, "I recognize that he gave me a great shove" which aided his victory; Bowman finished third.
- Elliott's win ended a 44-race drought and improved his playoff positioning, with Alan Gustafson noting the victory's importance for the 2025 playoff race.
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Chase Elliott in position to contend for 2nd NASCAR title following ‘surreal’ last-lap win in Atlanta
By CHARLES ODUM Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. — Chase Elliott couldn’t have picked a better setting for a drought-breaking win. Fans roared in approval after Elliott, the home-state favorite, passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to end a 44-race drought by winning the NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta on Saturday night. Elliott’s 20th career victory pushed him to second place in the Cup Series points race, putting him in prime position to return t…
Nearly Entire NASCAR Cup Series Field Crashes In 'Big One' At Atlanta
The NASCAR Cup Series is in Atlanta this weekend for some night racing at EchoPark Speedway (I know, I liked it when it was called Atlanta Motor Speedway, too), and the race is proving to be one of attrition.The track in Atlanta was reconfigured into a shorter version of a superspeedway like Talladega or Daytona, and that has led to pack racing similar to what you see on larger tracks.And what can often happen with pack racing?The Big One.Well, …
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