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Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta

Feb. 25, 2024 21:06 PM EST

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Daniel Suarez hoped but wasn't certain he was the winner after the closest finish ever at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Then came the photo evidence: Suarez edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide blur at the line to win a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series...

Byron, Busch and other NASCAR drivers are still adjusting to Atlanta's reconfigured track

Feb. 24, 2024 16:04 PM EST

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — William Byron has flourished at the reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway, winning two of four NASCAR Cup Series races since a fresh surface and higher banks provided a dramatic face-lift to the track. That doesn't mean Byron feels totally comfortable in Atlanta....

Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start

Feb. 24, 2024 15:17 PM EST

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Michael McDowell insisted his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start was not a surprise. Following a close runner-up finish in last week's Daytona 500 qualifying, McDowell said he knew his Front Row Motorsports Ford would be fast on Saturday. ...

Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Feb. 15, 2024 10:26 AM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ford swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. “This is all about the team. I'd like to take credit, but I can't. Superspeedway qualifying is...