The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into EchoPark Speedway — the track formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway — this Saturday for the Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, promising high-octane thrills under the lights.
While the official starting lineup hasn’t been released yet, fans can expect some heavy hitters to hit the asphalt. Chase Briscoe, fresh off a big win last weekend, will likely be back in action, along with four-time 2025 Cup Series champ Christopher Bell.
Also expected to headline are the top-ranked duo in the nation: William Byron and Kyle Larson — two drivers who have been electric all season long.
This race also marks the kickoff of NASCAR’s new In-Season Challenge, a five-race showdown featuring a 32-driver bracket battling it out for a cool $1 million prize. With everything on the line and some of the sport’s biggest stars in the mix, Atlanta is shaping up to be a can’t-miss stop on the Cup Series calendar.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart at Atlanta, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.5-mile road course) in Hampton, Georgia
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 260 laps, 400.4 miles | Stages: 60 laps, 160 laps, 260 laps
The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The race will be held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: TNT Sports, truTV (U.S.) | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: DIRECTV (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada)
The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart race is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports and truTV in the United States. Streaming options are available on DIRECTV.
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NASCAR radio station for Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Atlanta.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 623 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 569 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 545 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 544 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 543 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 503 |
| 7 | Tyler Reddick | 490 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 454 |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe | 450 |
| 10 | Joey Logano | 436 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
