Noah Gragson | Todd Gilliland | Zane Smith
Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Report

Ambetter Health 400
Date: February 23rd, 2025
Event: Race 3 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.5-miles)
Length of Race: 266 Laps over three hours, 27 minutes, and 37 seconds.

FRM Finish:

● Zane Smith (Started 7th, Finished 11th / Running, completed 266 of 266 laps)
● Todd Gilliland (Started 5th, Finished 15th / Running, completed 266 of 266 laps)
● Noah Gragson (Started 10th, Finished 34th / DNF, completed 183 of 266 laps)

Zane Smith Key Takeaways

Stage One: 23rd / Stage Two: 21st / Race Result: 11th

In just his third start of the season with FRM, Zane Smith started within the top 10 for Sunday’s event. Smith struggled with the handling of his Ford Mustang Dark Horse in traffic, falling out of the top 10 and finishing 23rd in Stage One. In Stage Two, Smith suffered damage on lap 184 but was able to climb his way back to the top 25 to finish 21st. Smith fought his way back to the top 15, crossing the Start/Finish line in the 11th position.

“Pretty solid finish for as frustrating of a day we had,” said Smith “The City of Refuge Ford Mustang Dark Horse was really fast, just had a hard time in traffic and we were just able to fight all day, keep it in one piece, and almost bring home a top 10 out of it. Good momentum to move forward with.”

Todd Gilliland Key Takeaways

Stage One: 7th / Stage Two: 15th / Race Result: 15th

Todd Gilliland qualified within the top five, posting a fifth-place starting spot on the grid, his first of the season. Gilliland controlled the field in Stage One, leading three laps and earning stage points, finishing seventh at the end of the stage.

Gilliland again controlled the race in Stage Two, competing within the top three and leading seven laps. The caution was thrown for debris on lap 134 after Gilliland blew a tire, forcing him down pit road. Gilliland was able to keep his Ford Mustang off the wall to avoid further damage.

Gilliland drove his way back through the field, finishing Stage Two in the 15th position. Gilliland stayed within the top 15 to finish the race in the 15th position.

“Races like this are always frustrating,” said Gilliland. “We brought a fast Aaron’s Rent to Own Ford Mustang Dark Horse, but after we blew that tire, we just weren’t able to get back up front. I’m still proud of this No. 34 group, though. We put on a show and showed everyone that we’re able to compete upfront. A big thank you to Aaron’s for showing up in full force. It was awesome to lead some laps and be in contention with the “Dream Machine” in Aaron’s first race back.”

Noah Gragson Key Takeaways

Stage One: 26th / Stage Two: 10th / Race Result: 34th

Noah Gragson posted his first top 10 qualifying result of 2025, starting 10th in Sunday’s race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Throughout the race, Gragson was able to maintain position within the top 10 and top 15, even earning a valuable stage point in Stage Two, ending the stage in the 10th position.

On lap 184, Gragson was collected in an on-track accident with another competitor. Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer and the No. 4 made attempted to make repairs to Gragson’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse but ultimately retired from the race.

“We started the weekend off strong by qualifying in the top 10, got a stage point, but, like last week, got caught up in a wreck,” said Gragson. “I saw the 99 get turned through the trioval and I don’t know if he was coming back up or if I clipped him with the left-rear, but I had a lot of left-rear damage and couldn’t continue. The team tried to get me back out there, but there was too much damage.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Eddie Wood said it best in describing the performance of Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team in Sunday’s Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

“It was a great day with a not-so-great ending,” Wood said.

Indeed, Berry and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team were strong from start to finish but were swept up in a last-lap crash that relegated them to a 25th-place finish. Berry started third and ran in the top three for much of Sunday’s race. He took the lead for the first time on Lap 33 and led six more times for a total of 56 laps. He also won the first Stage, collecting a Playoff point and 10 Stage points.

Berry’s win in the first Stage, a 60-lap, caution-free run, was the second of his career and his first since joining the Wood Brothers team.

Berry dropped out of the top five at times in the second Stage, a 100-lapper, but remained in the top 10. The Motorcraft/Quick Lane team opted to pit from 10th place with five laps remaining in the Stage, a move that allowed him to restart the final segment of the race from sixth place. He retook the lead on Lap 200 and led on three more occasions for a total of 25 laps in the final Stage.

As the laps wound down, Berry and fellow Ford driver Austin Cindric ran nose to tail at the head of the pack for nearly 10 laps, but just as Berry dropped back a couple of spots, Cindric was involved in a multi-car wreck that sent the race into Overtime. Berry lined up fifth for the two-lap dash to the checkered flag, but the last-lap wreck left him 25th at the finish.

“You really can’t feel too bad about it,” Wood said. “Josh and (crew chief) Miles Stanley did a great job all day. I feel really good about where our race team is at this point.”

Berry echoed the same sentiments in his post-race comments to reporters at the track.

“We had a really fast car,” he said. “We were able to stay aggressive, stay on the offense, stay up front. I feel that I am in a situation now where I can succeed.”

Berry said he obviously didn’t get the finish he and the team deserved, but he was proud of putting the No. 21 Mustang Dark Horse at the front of the pack.

“Honestly it was a lot of fun, but it was just crazy – a lot of aggressive moves racing there at the end,” he said, adding that the craziest part was at the last of the race. “The [No.] 77 threw the [No.] 1 out of line, and I kind of pushed him through the middle. Then we just got squeezed together once into [Turn] One and then again off [Turn] Two. We all just ran out of room there. It’s just disappointing.”

Berry, Stanley and the Wood Brothers team now turn their attention to road-course racing and next week’s EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

About Motorcraft®
Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.

About Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center
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*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.”

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 177,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok and YouTube.

About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 100 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.

Strong Cars, Tough Results for RFK Racing in Atlanta
FINISHES: Preece 19th, Buescher 30th, Keselowski 39th

Hampton, GA (February 23, 2025) — Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing entered Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway with all three cars qualifying in the top 11, sparking high hopes for a strong finish. The team’s early speed was undeniable, but unfortunate circumstances hindered their results. Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski were each caught in unavoidable incidents, resulting in 30th- and 39th-place finishes, respectively. Despite battling handling issues late in the race, Ryan Preece fought through adversity to secure a solid 19th-place finish, showcasing his determination and resilience.

6 Brad Keselowski – RECAP

Brad Keselowski’s BuildSubmarines.com Ford was making a strong charge toward the front in the closing laps of Stage 2 when an unavoidable collision with Chase Elliott ended his race. Keselowski, racing hard through the field, had nowhere to go when Elliott slammed into the outside wall, blocking the lane the #6 car was charging through. The damage left Keselowski with a 39th-place finish.

“Somebody got into the 9 car and put him into the fence off of turn four. I saw it and lifted for that but he seemed to regroup and was fine. As soon as I went to take off again he blew a right rear or broke a toe link and hooked left right in front of us. So, we hit him trying not to hit him and broke a radiator. That was the end of our day,” Keselowski said.

Up until that point, Keselowski showed the strength of his car, blending speed and handling to aggressively attack Atlanta Motor Speedway. He showcased his versatility by working both the bottom and top lanes. Keselowski’s performance was especially impressive as he battled back from a pit road penalty, moving from the rear of the field into the top 10. His comeback was halted on Lap 151 when the incident caused radiator damage.

Keselowski’s strong qualifying performance, posting the 9th-fastest speed, set the stage for a promising race.

“I’m excited about some of the speed and promise we showed, we just have to get the result,” added Keselowski”

17 Chris Buescher – RECAP

Despite a strong performance in his Fastenal Ford and running near the leaders in the later laps, Chris Buescher’s race took a tough turn with a crash that resulted in a 30th-place finish. On Lap 206, Buescher was caught in the middle as the outside and inside lanes converged, forcing him into a spin and into further contact with Alex Bowman.

“The 19 (Chase Briscoe) got in the fence and one car was in front of us and he pulled down and I was going around him and following him through that same gap and it just closed up,” said Buescher. “I tried to back out of it hard and it just wasn’t enough.”

The #17 team’s determination shone through as they worked tirelessly to repair the damage, getting the car back on track to collect valuable points that could make a difference later in the season. Throughout the day, the team displayed incredible work ethic, constantly improving the car’s performance. Starting 8th, Buescher battled a tight handling condition early, but Crew Chief Scott Graves made crucial adjustments during pit stops, revitalizing the car. By Stage 3, Buescher was back in the hunt, restarting 8th and quickly climbing into the top 5. While a promising finish seemed within reach, the late-race incident on Lap 206 ultimately thwarted his efforts.

“We got the car pretty good there for the last stage and got our track position back,” said Buescher. “The team did a good job and gave me something that was pretty good.”

60 Ryan Preece – RECAP

Ryan Preece showed no shortage of aggression on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. His hard-charging style was on full display as he navigated through thick packs of traffic, steadily making his way toward the front. With 40 laps remaining, Preece’s Kroger/Gevalia/Entenmann’s Ford was running inside the top 10.

Although Preece lost track position late in the race as the car became aero-tight, he never stopped battling, ultimately finishing 19th despite getting damage during a last lap incident. Throughout the afternoon, he skillfully adjusted his lines and expertly positioned his car to overcome the tight handling.

Preece came into the race with the 11th-fastest qualifying time, setting the stage for a strong performance, which he delivered with determination despite the challenges.

“It was just tough. We were really good up top but it was tough to make the middle work and that’s where you needed to be to make runs,” said Preece. “It would’ve been nice to not have been in that one there on the last lap. I’m looking forward to COTA and getting away from superspeedway style racing and have a good run.”

Up Next
Circuit of The Americas (Austin, TX): Sunday, March 2, 2025 @ 3:30pm ET on FOX Sports

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988, and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass 300 wins and capture eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content, and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit rfkracing.com and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.

Ambetter Health 400 – Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, Ga. – February 23, 2025

AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 MENARDS/DELTA FORD MUSTANG

START: 2ND STAGE 1: 2ND STAGE 2: 9TH FINISH: 28TH POINTS: 4TH

RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric was officially credited with a 28th-place finish Sunday evening at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a result that doesn’t reflect the commanding performance he and his Team Penske teammates displayed throughout the Ambetter Health 400. For the second consecutive week, Cindric secured a front-row starting position as Ford Performance continued its dominant qualifying streak at Atlanta, locking out nine of the top 10 starting spots on the grid. Wasting no time at the drop of the green flag, Cindric powered to the lead and controlled much of the opening stage until Ford teammate Josh Berry surged ahead to claim the Stage 1 victory, with Cindric close behind in second. Under caution, Cindric relayed to his Menards/Delta team that his No. 2 Ford Mustang was a bit snug and came to pit road for four tires, fuel and an air pressure adjustment. Restarting third behind teammate Joey Logano, The No. 2 team conducted a fuel-only stop on Lap 81 and remained a staple among the frontrunners as multiple cautions slowed the field throughout the second stage. As the pack intensified in the closing laps of Stage 2, Cindric slipped outside the top five and crossed the line ninth, adding more stage points to his tally. With handling feedback similar to his earlier reports, he returned to pit road under the stage break for a four-tire service stop and restarted 26th as numerous competitors had pitted under the previous caution. Undeterred, the Ohio native sliced through the tightly bunched field, charging back into the top 10 by Lap 178. As the laps wound down, the Team Penske and Wood Brothers Racing contingent remained a dominant force at the front, combining to lead over 180 of the race’s 266 laps. However, a late-race incident in the closing laps derailed Cindric’s bid for a strong finish, collecting his No. 2 machine in the melee. Despite the unfortunate result, Cindric’s performance – leading 47 laps and showcasing Team Penske’s collective strength – underscored the speed and execution that defined the night.

CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “It was unfortunate. As a team, as Fords, we had the best cars here this weekend. We put ourselves into position to win the race and got used up and into the fence and didn’t win the race. It’s a shame. Two weeks in a row I feel like we have had the car to beat and haven’t done it. One way or another it is disappointing.”

RYAN BLANEY No. 12 BODYARMOR ZERO SUGAR FORD MUSTANG

START: 1ST STAGE 1: 8TH STAGE 2: 12TH FINISH: 4TH POINTS: 1ST

RACE RUNDOWN: Ryan Blaney rallied back from a late-race spin to come away with a fourth-place finish Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, marking his third-straight top-five and sixth-consecutive top-10 result at the 1.5 mile track. After earning his 11th-career Cup Series pole Saturday afternoon, Blaney’s BODYARMOR Zero Sugar Ford led the field to green in the 400-mile event as he endured some handling issues early on en route to an eighth-place finish in Stage 1. Several cautions throughout the second segment varied strategies throughout the field as Blaney worked his way through two and three-wide battles before ultimately crossing the line 12th in Stage 2. Following a four tire stop under caution, Blaney charged his way back to the front of the field using the low lane before taking the lead with 37 laps to go. However, 10 laps later, Blaney was on the wrong end of a poorly-timed push from the No. 77 at the entrance of turn one, sending the No. 12 for a spin on the apron to bring out the caution. The 12 team serviced the BODYARMOR Zero Sugar Ford with four fresh tires before Blaney restarted from the tail end of the field, marking the start of a quick surge through the field in the closing laps. Blaney worked his way back into the top-10 with eight laps to go before ultimately taking the checkered flag fourth under caution.

BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “It was a good comeback. I just fell back from getting spun there and I was able to pick our way through and ended up scrounging a good finish out of it. It was a little bit of a struggle getting to the front after I lost some track position in the first and second stage, and then we got spun by the 77 when I finally got track position and we were able to make it back up and run forward, so it was an up and down day, that’s for sure. I’m happy we were able to make a recovery.”

JOEY LOGANO No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL FORD MUSTANG

START: 4TH STAGE 1: 10TH STAGE 2: 3RD FINISH: 12TH POINTS: 11TH

RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano led a race-high 83 laps in a 12th-place finish Sunday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After taking the green flag from the outside of row two, Logano challenged for the lead early on in the 400-mile event while battling a lack of grip throughout the opening run of the day, ultimately resulting in a 10th-place finish in Stage 1. The 22 crew’s first stop of the day resulted in Logano winning the race off pit road as he went on to control the race for the majority of the second stage. A caution with 10 laps remaining in the stage brought the field back together for a four-lap shootout as Logano forced a three-wide battle coming to the green-and-white checkered flag, but settled for third in the running order in Stage 2. Following a four tire stop and a round of adjustments prior to the final run of the day, Logano navigated through three-wide battles in the middle of the pack as he climbed his way back up the leaderboard with the laps ticking off. Logano raced his way back into the top-five by lap 200, but the handling of the Shell-Pennzoil Ford in traffic plagued his charge to the front. A caution with three to go set up an overtime restart where Logano’s momentum was halted on the final lap, as the No. 21 was turned in front of him on the backstretch and was scored 12th at the time of the caution. Logano’s 83 laps led Sunday increases his career total to 1,168 laps led at drafting tracks, marking the most among active drivers after surpassing Denny Hamlin’s previous mark of 1,152.

LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “It was just challenging all day. We had a really fast car and when we were up front we could control it really well. When we had a couple Fords up front it was domination and then when I got in the back I didn’t handle well enough. It just cost us too much back there and I couldn’t move my way back up. Every time I got a gap it just wasn’t good enough to get back up there handling-wise, so the car was fast but we just needed more steering.”

The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Austin, Texas, for its next stop at Circuit of the Americas. The race will be broadcast live Sunday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX with in-car camera angles available all race long through MAX Driver Cam.

Custer and Mayer Caught Up in Late-Lap Incidents at AMS

HAMPTON, GA (Feb. 23, 2025) – Despite a final-lap crash, Sheldon Creed muscled his way to the line for a 14th-place finish in the Xfinity race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to lead Haas Factory Team. Both Sam Mayer and Cole Custer finished 36th in the Xfinity and Cup races, respectively.

Cup Series

Custer fired off 23rd, but lost the draft from the pack early in the run and drifted back to the 33rd position. A caution-free first stage saw the No. 41 car cross the line in 34th place, before a quick stop gained him five spots on pit road to begin the second stage.

The 41 team continued to excel on pit road, as he worked his way all the way up to 26th following an efficient fuel-only stop. Custer’s 3D Systems Ford Mustang held on for a 29th-place finish at the end of stage two, before a hard wreck on lap 184 ended his day prematurely.

“Everybody did a great job on our interior stuff, so happy that we’re all okay, but I’m just disappointed,” Custer said. “I hate it for 3D Systems and everybody at the shop. We struggled a little bit, but to get caught up in a wreck just stinks.”

Xfinity Series

Both drivers earned points in the opening stage, as Mayer started fifth and battled for the lead with Austin Hill before a quick caution was thrown just six laps in. He remained up front across the first 45 laps, and finished in third after briefly making a play for the lead at the end. Meanwhile, Creed steadily moved up from 17th to 10th, which is the last position that grants points at the stage end.

The Haas Factory Team Ford Mustangs each took four tires, and restarted inside the top-six at the beginning of the second stage.

A caution-free second stage saw Mayer and Creed ride bumper-to-bumper around the now Superspeedway until lap 83. They manuvered their way up to the front with seven laps to go in the stage, as Mayer once again battled with Hill for the top spot. However, he was forced to settle for a second-place finish with Creed following suit in third.

The final run of the afternoon began with both Fords restarting inside the first four rows and just 65 laps to go in the race.

However, an unfortunate end to the race saw Mayer involved in an incident with 21 laps remaining that knocked him out of the race, and Creed caught up in a last-lap spin on the backstretch. The No. 00 Car crossed the line in 14th place, while Mayer finished 36th.

Creed now sits second in the Xfinity points standings with 83 total points on the season, while Mayer is in eighth place with 53 points heading into COTA next Saturday.

Up Next

COTA plays host to the third race on the NASCAR Cup Series/Xfinity schedule next weekend. Race coverage Saturday is set for 2:30 p.m. ET on the CW for the Xfinity series, and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX for the Cup Series.

About Haas Factory Team

The Haas Factory Team is a NASCAR Cup and Xfinity program owned by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation. Beginning in 2025, the team will feature Cole Custer driving the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the Xfinity Series in the No. 00 and No. 41 Ford Mustangs, respectively. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Haas Factory Team reflects a commitment to performance and engineering excellence, carrying forward Gene Haas’s commitment to motorsports.

About 3D Systems

Riding along with Custer and his No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is 3D Systems, the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner that brings innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction – empowering its customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to its unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of 3D Systems’ application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. The company’s solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace and defense, automotive, and durable goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.

No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1

Start: 12th
Stage 1 Finish: 16th
Stage 2 Finish: 28th
Finish: 14th

Allmendinger struggled with the handling of the car throughout the duration of the race. Crew chief, Trent Owens, made a plan to lower the nose and free up the No. 16 Action Industries Chevy during the first stage break. When the next caution came out, Allmendinger reported his Chevy was wrecking loose. The team continued to make progress on the handling of the Action Industries Chevy throughout the final stage, ultimately finishing 14th after a green-white-checkered finish. Allmendinger also scored the Xfinity Fastest Lap Bonus, earning an additional championship point.

“Hard fight all night, just struggled with balance overall. Then when you get back there in traffic, it’s hard to make the right moves. I definitely need to be a little bit better making the right moves. I’m proud of the guys; we made a lot of changes to make the car as good as we could. We salvaged a decent finish there at the end, but we need to be a little bit better overall.” – AJ Allmendinger

No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1

Start: 20th
Stage 1 Finish: 30th
Stage 2 Finish: 38th
Finish: 29th

Ty Dillon and the No. 10 Sea Best Chevrolet started the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway from the 20th position. Struggling with the handling of his Chevy early in the race, Dillon slipped outside the top 30. The team made adjustments during the Stage 1 break to improve the handling of the No. 10 Chevy and restarted the race from 24th on lap 68. Unfortunately, Dillon ran over debris early in Stage 2 and on lap 81, blew a tire and spun on the track. Forced to the garage for repairs, Dillon returned to the race on lap 105 in the 39th position, 24 laps down to the leaders. The team continued to make repairs during the remainder of the 260-lap race and stayed out of trouble to gain multiple positions and finish the race in 29th.

“We didn’t have the best day in Atlanta with our Sea Best Chevy. We started the race too free and that put us behind a little. We made adjustments during our first pit stop to improve the handling but ran over something that cut the right rear early in the second stage and that caused us to spin and get right side damage. I’m proud of the hard work this team put in to make repairs to our Sea Best Chevy. We were able to get back on track, stay out of trouble when others wrecked and gain 10 spots. We aren’t going out without a fight, and I think we proved that today. We’ll regroup this week and head to COTA for the first road course of the year.” – Ty Dillon  
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.