NASCAR at Atlanta live race updates, results, highlights from Quaker State 400

The NASCAR Cup Series comes rolling through Atlanta for the Quaker State 400, and the race looks set to be a doozy.

Last week, Tyler Reddick captured his first Cup Series checkered flag, outlasting Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott in the Kwik Trip 250 at Road America. Now, racers will return to more familiar ground: Atlanta Motor Speedway just outside the city in Hampton, Ga.

Team 23XI’s Kurt Busch has had tremendous success at the hallowed track, with four wins at Atlanta.

The 1.54-mile oval has already hosted one race this Cup Series slate; back in March, William Byron took home the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 trophy after a frantic race in which 20 different drivers held the lead.

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The speedway, recently renovated and repaved, proved difficult to manage for many drivers that day. It will be interesting to see how that experience influences how teams approach Sunday’s race.

Regardless, with the Cup Series regular season winding down, it’s imperative that those who haven’t claimed a win yet, including Bubba Wallace, Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski, impress. If not, these racers may be headed for an unexpected exit.

The Sporting News is providing live updates and highlights from the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta. Follow along as we track the results of the race as it happens.

NASCAR at Atlanta live updates, highlights from Quaker State 400

All times Eastern.

4:16 p.m.: Chastain is certainly an aggressive driver. But it seems Truex Jr was a little loose already, at least according to Groovy Motorsports’ Eric Estepp.

Looked like Truex got loose on his own. Chastain being off-center probably didn’t help.
“My bad.” Truex says on the radio.
Big hit for Austin Dillon. Hopefully he’s not too shaken up.#NASCAR
— Eric Estepp (@EricEstepp17) July 10, 2022

4:13 p.m.: Huge wreck between Chastain and Truex! Chastain bumps into Truex, who spins out into the wall. Team Penske’s Joey Logano ends up in the air, while Austin Dillon goes headfirst into the shock barrier. Dillon is out and on his feet, but his car is absolutely wrecked.

They found the edge.
A huge wreck collects multiple drivers at @amsupdates. pic.twitter.com/sGbNq5aY3C
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 10, 2022

Looks like at least nine cars were involved. Caution flag waved but lots of cleaning up to do.

3:52 p.m.: Erik Jones’ No. 43 car veers into the inside wall a bit. May have scraped the wall ever so slightly. No caution flag waved, though.

3:48 p.m.: And we’re back! Reddick, Chastain and Martin Truex Jr. jostling for pole position early in Stage 2.

3:44 p.m.: The chaos doesn’t stop at Atlanta Motor Speedway — not even at pit road. Check out this move by Bowman:

big altima energy from alex bowman here pic.twitter.com/N8qgjZY7YT
— Steve Luvender (@steveluvender) July 10, 2022

3:38 p.m.: And it’s Elliott who takes Stage 1! Great start for the hometown kid — Elliott grew up about an hour and a half away from the racetrack.

INTENSE. pic.twitter.com/xyqmDN0JBD
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 10, 2022

3:36 p.m.: Elliott, Blaney and Bowman all within a second of each other as we head to the final lap of Stage 1. We look set for a wild finish to the stage.

3:32 p.m.: It’s been an absolutely frenetic start to the proceedings today. Feel like this clip encapsulates it beautifully. Not a ton of space for any driver early.

When push turns to shove.@Alex_Bowman | @chaseelliott pic.twitter.com/dVYIdJYuRy
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 10, 2022

3:26 p.m.: We’re back! Elliott recaptures pole position, followed by Alex Bowman.

37 laps in, 24 to go before the end of Stage 1.

3:18 p.m.: Caution flag waved after a little contact between Denny Hamlin and Chastain. Perfect time to remind viewers that Hamlin and Chastain have a little previous with one another — Chastain got tight with Hamlin during the Enjoy Illinois 300.

3:16 p.m.: Blaney takes the lead! Elliott and Chastain are right on his heels, as well as Reddick.

3:13 p.m.: According to Bob Pockrass, Larson is experience a little issue with his driving. Seems it might be something related to his steering.

Larson said he doesn’t know if it is a steering issue.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 10, 2022

3:08 p.m.: After nine laps, it’s Chastain leading the pack. Ryan Blaney holding tight in second, followed by last week’s winner Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and Elliott.

3:00 p.m.: And they’re off! It’s Chase Elliott in pole position, followed by Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson.