NASCAR Truck Series

After weeks of falling races, NASCAR actually had a steady, even slightly up rating for a race on television. But, it wasn’t the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway; it was the NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Saturday.

Atlanta-native Chase Elliott climbed behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado for the 11th time in his career and first time at his home track. Following three strong practice sessions, the No. 23 Allegiant Chevrolet Silverado team qualified in the ninth position for the Active Pest Control 200.

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Christopher Bell put on clinic in the Truck race, winning all three stages, and held off Matt Crafton on a two-lap run to the finish to take the checkered flag.

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Christopher Bell will lead the field to the green flag after take pole position at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a full weekend of racing with all three series set to compete. Please check below for the complete schedule of events.

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Chase Elliott topped the chart in final Camping World Truck Series practice at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Christopher Bell topped the chart in the second Camping World Truck Series practice at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Chase Briscoe topped the chart in the first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

T.J. Bell has made four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS), with his best finish of ninth coming in 2008. In addition, Bell has one Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start and one NASCAR XFINITY Series start at AMS.

The 59th running of the Daytona 500, with first-time winner, Kurt Busch, included eight cautions for 40 laps and saw only 15 drivers complete all 200 laps. Was this typical restrictor-plate racing or a result of the new race format that NASCAR implemented this season?