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NASCAR 2024 playoffs at Atlanta: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Quaker State 400
Frankie Muniz on why the NASCAR Playoffs bettered the sport overall
Actor Frankie Muniz has dedicated recent years of his life to pursuing a career in auto racing and explains why he loves the current playoff former of NASCAR.
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Following 26 regular-season races, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are set to begin Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Sixteen drivers enter the 10-race playoffs with championship aspirations as the first round kicks off with three very different styles of racing: a superspeedway at Atlanta, a road course race at Watkins Glen International and a short-track race at Bristol Motor Speedway. From there, the bottom four drivers in the playoff standings will be eliminated ahead of the second round.
But before we look too far ahead, we focus on Atlanta.
When the Cup Series raced there this February, it produced one of the most electrifying finishes in recent memory, with Daniel Suarez winning a three-wide battle to the line over Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a photo finish that ranks as the fourth closest in series history. It was Suarez’s only victory this season and just the second of his Cup career, and the Trackhouse Racing star will be looking for a repeat on Sunday.
Here is all the information you need to get ready for the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart:
What time does the NASCAR playoff race at Atlanta start?
The Quaker State 400 starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
What TV channel is the NASCAR playoff race at Atlanta on?
USA Network is broadcasting the Quaker State 400 and has a pre-race show beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR playoff race at Atlanta?
The Quaker State 400 can be live streamed on the NBC Sports website and the NBC Sports app. The race is also available to stream on Fubo.
How many laps is the NASCAR playoff race at Atlanta?
The Quaker State 400 is 260 laps around the 1.54-mile track for a total of 400.4 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) – Stage 1: 60 laps; Stage 2: 100 laps; Stage 3: 100 laps.
Who won the most recent NASCAR Cup races at Atlanta?
Daniel Suarez led nine laps before outdueling Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a photo finish to take the checkered flag on Feb. 25, 2024.
And in last year’s Quaker State 400, William Byron led the final 19 laps before the race was halted due to rain after 185 laps on July 9, 2023.
What are the driver standings heading into the NASCAR playoff race at Atlanta?
Driver | Team | Points |
1. Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 2040 |
2. Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2032 |
3. Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 2028 |
4. William Bryon | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 |
5. Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 2018 |
6. Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2015 |
7. Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 2014 |
8. Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 2008 |
9. Joey Logano | Team Penske | 2007 |
10. Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 2007 |
11. Daniel Suarez | Trackhouse Racing | 2006 |
12. Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 2005 |
13. Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2005 |
14. Harrison Burton | Wood Brothers Racing | 2005 |
15. Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2004 |
16. Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2004 |
What is the lineup for the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta?
Car number in parentheses; (P)=playoff driver
1. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
2. (12) Ryan Blaney (P), Ford
3. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
4. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
5. (2) Austin Cindric (P), Ford
6. (5) Kyle Larson (P), Chevrolet
7. (22) Joey Logano (P), Ford
8. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
9. (24) William Byron (P), Chevrolet
10. (14) Chase Briscoe (P), Ford
11. (48) Alex Bowman (P), Chevrolet
12. (21) Harrison Burton (P), Ford
13. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
14. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
15. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
16. (9) Chase Elliott (P), Chevrolet
17. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
18. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
19. (6) Brad Keselowski (P), Ford
20. (54) Ty Gibbs (P), Toyota
21. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
22. (19) Martin Truex Jr. (P), Toyota
23. (45) Tyler Reddick (P), Toyota
24. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
25. (7) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet
26. (20) Christopher Bell (P), Toyota
27. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
28. (16) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
29. (51) Justin Haley, Ford
30. (99) Daniel Suarez (P), Chevrolet
31. (15) Cody Ware, Ford
32. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
33. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
34. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
35. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
36. (78) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet
37. (44) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet
38. (11) Denny Hamlin (P), Toyota
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Atlanta Falcons inactives for Week 16 matchup with the New York Giants
ATLANTA — After listing outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge as questionable on Friday’s game report, the Falcons made a final decision on the two prior to Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
Both were given the all-clear after working through injuries this week. Carter was listed on the injury report as having a groin injury, while Hodge was listed as having a ribs injury.
Because of Hodge’s active status, the Falcons decided to keep practice squad receiver Dylan Drummond inactive after using a standard practice squad elevation on him Saturday. On the same day, the Falcons signed fellow receiver Chris Blair to the active roster. So, the Falcons have good depth at receiver heading into Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start.
Here is the full list of Falcons’ inactives for Week 16:
Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Season reviews, Rickey Henderson, hot stove, more
The offseason continues to move on as the Braves stay quiet for now. Today was the flurry of first base movement, which fortunately didn’t impact the Braves, who have no opening at first base or designated hitter. It is hard not to get antsy watching players move all over the place in the offseason where the Braves opened up a bunch of money to do something but have yet to do anything of note. I do maintain that something (probably multiple things) of note will happen, but it is frustrating to see options dwindle and players move. All of that said, my preference coming into the offseason was signing Ha-Seong Kim, a viable starter, and a viable outfielder. I have begun to suspect that a trade is going to be the pathway to at least one of those holes and Kim is still out there. Time will tell and all we can do is try to remain patient. Plenty of time remains before Spring Training and the season begin.
Braves News
Demetrius reviewed Austin Riley’s rollercoaster of a 2024 season, that featured underperformance, quality production, and injury at various times.
Gaurav took a look at prospect Mitch Farris’ impressive 2024 season, as the 13th round pick of the Braves’ 2023 draft.
MLB News
Baseball icon and Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson died of pneumonia on Saturday at the age of 65.
Cleveland traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the D-Backs for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance round B pick.
The Guardians signed Carlos Santana, just after dumping a different first baseman in Naylor to Arizona.
Negotiations between the Dodgers and Teoscar Hernandez do not appear to be moving and the Dodgers are reportedly looking into alternatives.
The Yankees signed former MVP Paul Goldschmidt to a one year deal worth $12.5 million to fill their hole at first base.
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Man shot, robbed in Atlanta on his way to work says he still has nightmares about it
ATLANTA – FOX 5 Atlanta heard from the man who was shot when robbers took his electric bike and backpack. It happened early Monday morning near Hiawassee Drive in Southwest Atlanta, and police say the suspects haven’t been caught.
“I have nightmares and stuff like that. I can’t sleep,” Renard Sullivan said.
Sullivan said he is still trying to figure out how to move forward after he was shot and robbed while heading to work.
“All of a sudden, out of nowhere, the car came up behind me just saying, ‘Stop. Give me everything you want,’” Sullivan explained.
Just before 6 a.m. Monday morning, two masked men in a sedan approached Sullivan and took his electric bike and backpack, according to Atlanta police. Afterward, Sullivan said one of the men shot him in his leg.
“It’s like I looked down, and I got shot. Then, I called 911,” he explained.
Sullivan said the route he took on Monday was a common way for him to get to work, and he doesn’t know who could be behind this.
“I don’t mess with nobody. I just go and do what I got to do. Work, you know what I’m saying? Do a little work out there at the gas station,” he said.
Sullivan’s siblings said the electric bike was his main form of transportation. This was also not the first time something like this has happened to him. Sullivan said someone tried to take his e-bike from him a few months ago before his son intervened.
Atlanta police have not yet named any suspects nor have they announced arrests in Sullivan’s case. He said he wants the men who did this behind bars.
“Get them off the street, so they don’t do it to nobody else,” Sullivan said.
Sullivan’s family has started a GoFundMe campaign to help him get back on his feet.
The Source: FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Kim Leoffler spoke to Renard Sullivan for this article which follows up on a previous FOX 5 Atlanta report.
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