NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Atlanta – September 2024

NASCAR heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend as the 2024 Cup Series Championship Playoffs begin. William Byron is the defending race winner.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will also compete at Atlanta, one of three races remaining in the series regular season.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available after Cup Series qualifying and post-race. It will also be available after the Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 race.

Notes:  There will not be any practice sessions this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Playoff Drivers/Points:
Kyle Larson – 2,040 points
Christopher Bell – 2,032 points
Tyler Reddick – 2,028 points
William Byron – 2,022 points
Ryan Blaney – 2,018 points
Denny Hamlin – 2,015 points
Chase Elliott – 2,014 points
Brad Keselowski – 2,008 points
Joey Logano – 2,007 points
Austin Cindric – 2,007 points
Daniel Suárez – 2,006 points
Alex Bowman – 2,005 points
Chase Briscoe – 2,005 points
Harrison Burton – 2,005 points
Ty Gibbs – 2,004 points
Martin Truex Jr. – 2,004 points

All times are Eastern.

Saturday, September 7
11:00 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying
(Impound) Single Vehicle/1 Lap/2 Rounds
USA/NBC Sports App

12:30 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying
(Impound) Single Vehicle/1 Lap/2 Rounds
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/NBC Sports App

3:00 p.m.: Xfinity Series Focused Health 250
Stages 40/80/163 Laps = 251.02 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/NBC Sports App
Purse: $1,480,058

Sunday, September 8
3:00 p.m.: Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart
Stages 60/160/260 Laps = 400.4 Miles
USA/MRN/SiriusXM/NBC Sports App
Purse: $7,801,384

Are you a die-hard NASCAR fan? Follow every lap, every pit stop, every storyline? We're looking for fellow enthusiasts to share insights, race recaps, hot takes, or behind-the-scenes knowledge with our readers. Click Here to apply!

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SpeedwayMedia.com

Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell
A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Follow her on Twitter @angiecampbell_ for the latest NASCAR news and feature stories.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest articles

2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge Overview

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge, featuring 32 competitors competing for a $1 million prize, returns for a five-race summer stretch, beginning this Sunday (6/28) at Sonoma Raceway.

Bubba Wallace’s No. 23 team penalized for detached wheel at Naval Base Coronado

Bubba Wallace's rear tire changer, Adam Hartman, and jackman, Nathan Ricketts, have been issued two-race suspensions for a detached wheel from Wallace's entry during this past weekend's Cup event at San Diego.

Enzo Fittipaldi Tops Open Test in First Trip to Milwaukee Mile

Enzo Fittipaldi felt right at home at Milwaukee Mile after his first visit to the fabled track Tuesday, leading a busy INDY NXT by Firestone Open Test.

Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series Sonoma Race Advance

In 13 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Spire Motorsports has logged one top-five and seven top-20 finishes.

Best New Zealand Online Casinos