EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta Motor Speedway) is set to become the first track to host its second race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season this weekend, although the Cup Series has yet to run a qualifying session at the track this year.
Qualifying at the four-turn, 1.54-mile (2.478-kilometer) high-banked Hampton, Georgia oval was canceled due to rain ahead of the race back in February, which was just the second race of the year.
Because Atlanta is considered a superspeedway, there are set to be two rounds of single-car qualifying to set the starting lineup for Sunday's 260-lap race. The top 10 drivers are set to advance to the second-round shootout for the pole position.
The qualifying order was determined by NASCAR's qualifying metric, which was introduced in 2025. It is much simpler than the formula which was used from 2020 to 2024.
Follow along with our qualifying updates from EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta.
NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at EchoPark Speedway
Note that this starting lineup is not official until all 38 drivers on the entry list are included.
Tune in to TNT Sports at 7:00 p.m. ET this Sunday, July 12 for the live broadcast of the Quaker State 400 from EchoPark Speedway. Don't miss any of the action from the track's second race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season!
