Welcome to the official Facebook page of Atlanta Motor Speedway! Don't Threaten. He bumped the slower car of Brennan Poole, sending Poole up the track and into the path of Kyle Larson. I feel like I could come back here tomorrow and make some good decisions. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. It felt like weve been close a bunch of times, and we gave some away, thats for sure, Truex told Fox Sports. He raced me hard but clean. As Atlanta Motor Speedway returns to two annual stops on the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, the race expansion is tied into an ambitious future for the track that includes a repave and reprofiling of its 1.54-mile surface. I felt like we had a car that could run in the top 10 at times, if not the majority of the race. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Larson returned to the track after repairs. As Atlanta Motor Speedway returns to two annual stops on the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, the race expansion is tied into an ambitious future for the track that includes a repave and "reprofiling" of its 1.54-mile surface. 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. 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. We took off, had clean air and the car was just too loose. As the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway begins to take shape, so does the anticipation for inaugural race on the first-of-its-kind speedway. (This is) a sensitive subject for me personally because I work directly with NASCAR on track prep, Hamlin said. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. We also had an issue on our green flag stop to end it. Ross Chastain moved into challenging position in the closing miles but couldnt pass Truex. 48 in place of an injured Alex Bowman. The air was tricky in the back of the pack. We know we could do this. The change in banking looks minor up close, but AMS hopes the increase in four degrees and significantly narrowing the turns will create more pack racing similar to Daytona and Talladega. Getting a top five is great. I owe them a big apology and a bit more. Indeed, the winners of multiple races at Atlanta reads like a whos who of Winston Cup racing. Die Firma Schestak zeichnet sich aus durch Zuverlssigkeit, hchste Qualitt, Unklompliziertheit. He raced me hard but clean. Events will be held at the speedway each day leading up to the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on Sunday, July 9. He raced me hard but clean. So, its kind of pathetic. Im thankful for all of the guys efforts on our No. Join us on July 4 for a FREE fireworks celebration! 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. Weve had them at Fontana, Texas, Pocono and elsewhere. I think it did for the majority of the race, but just got too loose., Denny Hamlin Finished 5th: Our car was really fast. The changes will reportedly take the track in that direction, especially with the debut of the Next Gen car. 3, rolled out of the gas and just got ran over. Be Nice. Ryan Truex, Martins younger brother, won Saturdays Xfinity Series race at Dover. Jacked us up there, but at the end of the day it was solid. A close-up look at a chunk of track removed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. the season's early going ever since the renovation project was . I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. Especially when its eight or nine cars on the lead lap at the end. They are good at what they do. 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. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. We took off, had clean air and the car was just too loose. 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. I dont know. Better than anyone.. "Atlanta Motor Speedway." Welcome to Atlanta Motor Speedway Account Manager, Account Manager is your dedicated platform for purchasing, renewing and managing tickets. Get the latestobituaries delivered to your inbox every morning. 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. 3, rolled out of the gas and just got ran over. Weve led laps. racist or sexually-oriented language. We know we could do this. 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. There was really bad simulations. We needed a little bit more there to be a little bit better, but overall with the amount of experience I have in Cup cars, I feel like to run about where we did was really solid. Mar 19, 2022 10:34 AM EDT. I couldnt load the rear tires, and we were just hanging on. 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.. Use the 'Report' link on (Chastain). Its all new for 22 and this will be specifically designed for close, competitive racing.. Awesome job., Ross Chastain Finished 2nd: Whoever got in the lead was going to have a shot at it. Truex led Chastain by about a second before the Logano crash. Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the most versatile race tracks in the country . Speedway Motorsports will repave the track for the first time since 1997 and will make some significant changes to the layout. We stayed in it that whole time. But were in the business of selling tickets. 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. One of those lost a race, other one we dont race anymore, and last one we put dirt over it. 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. Your support helps us commission new entries and update existing content. It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? But thats not all. No reason. that is degrading to another person. Were just grinding. According to a press release from Speedway Motorsports, they will begin the process after the Cup Series race on July 11. You have permission to edit this article. He parked for the day. Weve led laps. Chastain was second, Ryan Blaney third, William Byron fourth and Denny Hamlin fifth. Ill head over there tomorrow and talk to those guys, and make some of that right. Just uncalled for. Red clay on a turn at Atlanta Motor Speedway is smoothed out on July 29, 2021. The track was built on over 870 acres of land, and its design was inspired by the Indianapolis Motor . Crews have now started carving into the embankment in turns 1 and 2 to yield the steeper 28-degree banking that NASCARs stars will race on when the series returns for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend in spring 2022. Everyone did a good job on pit road, kept track position, worked hard on-track, and its a solid one. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I did not mean to do that at all, Chastain told his crew via radio. 43 Allegiant Chevy, you know, we were kind of back and forth on the balance throughout the day just trying to get some stuff better, but we came a long way from where we were in practice. Something broke a long time ago, like halfway through the race. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. He bumped the slower car of Brennan Poole, sending Poole up the track and into the path of Kyle Larson. 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. Service is good. Truex led the final 11 laps and 68 of the final 69 laps. New Georgia Encyclopedia, 09 August 2004, https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/sports-outdoor-recreation/atlanta-motor-speedway/. He bounced back from a Lap 124 pit stop issue that dropped him to 20th. 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 mean, just a joke 80-something laps into a race? 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. Preceding the Sunday finale will be the Credit Karma Money 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, July 10. It was a really smooth day for us, honestly. On Lap 81, Chastain bumped the rear of Pooles car, sending Poole up the track and into the outside wall. It was a really smooth day for us, honestly. Ill head over there tomorrow and talk to those guys, and make some of that right. Next: The Cup Series moves on to Kansas Speedway for a May 7 race at 3 p.m. I tried to get to the top and search for clean air. Keep track of all of Atlanta Motor Speedways events by following on Twitter, Instagram, and become a Facebook fan. I did not mean to do that at all, Chastain told his crew via radio. Thought today, man, late caution, whats going to happen here? 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). For more information or to purchase tickets to the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend, visit www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com. So its kind of pathetic. The win was Truexs fourth at Dover. 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. 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. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The project will pave the way for a bold new era of NASCAR racing in Atlanta. It's the first time that's happened since 2010. When SMI set out to make the changes to Atlanta Motor Speedway, they avoided talking to the drivers. 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. Steve Swift, the vice president of operations development for the company, explained that SMI believed that the drivers would take the design in a direction that would not fit with what the fans want. The asphalt surface at Atlanta last paved and reconfigured in 1997 is the second-oldest in the series behind the concrete at Dover International Speedway. 60389 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Get daily sports headlines from across Gwinnett County, including high school, professional and college news delivered to your email inbox daily. Go figure. I mean, just a joke 80-something laps into a race? Since then the speedway has hosted at least two Winston Cup races annually, numerous races in NASCARs Busch Series, races sanctioned by the Automobile Racing Club of America, and fourteen races for Formula One cars sanctioned by the U.S. Auto Club, Championship Auto Racing Teams, and the Indy Racing League. William Byron had one of the days fastest cars in the first two stages and led a race-high 193 laps. The banked corners will go from 24 degrees to 28 while the width of the turns will decrease from 55 feet to 40 feet. Go figure. I dont think it had anything to do with the track. 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. I think this was about the time we hit our stride last year. accounts, the history behind an article. Prior to making the announcement about the pending changes, Speedway Motorsports conducted hours and hours of research. Weve led laps. Austin Dickey. NIGHT RACING returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway when the stars of the NASCAR Cup series make a second trip to the track in 2023 for the Quaker State 400 available atWalmart!, Join race fans around the world who receive race updates, promotions and special offers from Atlanta Motor Speedway, 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. It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? Throughout the development process, Speedway Motorsports has partnered with iRacing to test and verify concepts for the future Atlanta Motor Speedway. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. It seems to be something he does a lot recently. This Fastenal Mustang had good speed in it all day probably fifth to 10th is probably where we were going to be. Truex earned his first points since since September 2021 at Richmond. I had heard about it earlier this year, about the track banking but not about the track width and things like that.. Im grateful for this opportunity, grateful to be here. 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. 24 RaptorTough.comChevy was really good today. Two chances to see Monster Jam at AMS on April 22-23! Big changes are coming to Atlanta Motor Speedway ahead of the 2022 NASCAR season. No reason. Were definitely going to make some pretty cool improvements, Smith said. Chastain led 98 laps. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Chastain leads the season standings after 11 races with 370 points. Pierce, Dan. The leaders pitted, and Truex took two tires, while Chastain got four. 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. I really wasnt using a lot of brake at all. Were not far off here. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. We ran third all day. The company also reconfigured Las Vegas Motor Speedway back in 2006. 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. When were done and ready to tell the story properly, I think people will be really excited about it.. Larson returned to the track many laps down after repairs. The air was tricky in the back of the pack. Your email address will not be published. 20042023 Georgia Humanities, University of Georgia Press. I think it did for the majority of the race, but just got too loose., Denny Hamlin Finished 5th: Our car was really fast. Three races were held there in 1961. I was side-by-side with the No. Additionally, the racing surface will become narrower with an overall decrease in width from 55 feet to 40 feet. 1? We know we could do this. Truex, who won for the 32nd times in the Cup Series, held the lead despite the tire disadvantage. Just didnt have quite enough speed for those top-two guys at the end there. Ryan Truex, Martins younger brother, won Saturdays Xfinity Series race at Dover. 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. About the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart: The July 11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart will be the first NASCAR Cup Series race held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in July since 1974. Threats of harming another . I just drove in side-by-side with No. By the end of the race I felt like we had improved and learned so much we just couldnt get the track position back. This change had the track go from 1.52 miles to 1.54, and the track became one of the fastest on the NASCAR . Last year, the three-time Daytona 500 winner voiced his concerns about applying the PJ1 traction compound to tracks and SMI ignoring drivers feedback. Just uncalled for. Be Proactive. I think a lot of us were caught off guard. William Byron had one of the days fastest cars in the first two stages and led a race-high 193 laps. As Atlantas racing surface has aged, weve challenged ourselves to reimagine what NASCAR racing at an intermediate track can be, Marcus Smith, president and CEO of track owner Speedway Motorsports, said in the release. After the race, Chastain said on FS1: I first have to say Im so sorry to Brennan and everybody at Rick Ware Racing. Just a strong showing. I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. Maybe if you came in a little too hot in dirty air you would brake, but no. Poole later said Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Poole parked for the day. Cinco de Mayo is Friday. 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. Atlanta Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile track. 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. Awesome job.. The hotel is old require renovation to keep up with the Intercontenintal worldwide standard. Im really proud of our group. We will work hard and try to get better., Brad Keselowski Finished 8th:We had a good recovery. , Details https://t.co/X6T7IL05Y0 pic.twitter.com/S5mKOd3tf5, Atlanta Motor Speedway (@amsupdates) July 6, 2021. According to Autoweek, Swift and SMI believe that the fans want to see pack racing like at Talladega Superspeedway or Daytona International Speedway. Awesome job., Ross Chastain Finished 2nd: Whoever got in the lead was going to have a shot at it. Chastain, who has often been criticized for rough driving, was the central character in a Lap 81 crash. 43 Allegiant Chevy, you know, we were kind of back and forth on the balance throughout the day just trying to get some stuff better, but we came a long way from where we were in practice. Groundwater permeates the soil and/or rocks. Im out of breath, Im breathing so much Goodyear rubber. Atlanta Motor Speedway this season is hosting two NASCAR events for the first time since 2010, and the track overhaul reflects a commitment to again have two Cup races in 2022. It may have even been before I needed to roll out of the gas. 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.
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