GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS will expand its standard format to a single three-hour race in 2026 from its current doubleheader 90-minute races each weekend. Announced ahead of the CrowdStrike24 Hours of Spa weekend by Stéphane Ratel, CEO of SRO Motorsports Group, the change marks the latest evolution in the format for GTWCA events.

The change brings GT World Challenge America into alignment with global endurance traditions while maintaining a tie to the series’ sprint-race roots. The new format will mean a minimum of two pit stops per race, opening up strategies for tires and driver stint options.

Also announced at Spa, which included previews of SRO Motorsports Group’s worldwide series, was a provisional calendar for 2026 that includes seven rounds. Five of the tracks are featured on this year’s schedule, book-ended by Sonoma Raceway in March and the Indianapolis 8 Hour at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October, also a part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. Other venues for 2026 include Circuit of The Americas, Sebring International Raceway, and Barber Motorsports Park. Two TBAs are included on the calendar, in the places currently occupied by VIRginia International Raceway and Road America.

The schedules for the other SRO Motorsports Group properties on the American docket will share the same calendar.

GT4 America retains its two 60-minute races each weekend format, aside from the three-hour Lone Star Enduro at COTA.

The calendar for GT America – the sprint series featuring current and out-of homologation GT3 and GT4 cars – mirrors the others with one-offs such as its appearance at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach apparently off the schedule.

GT America will welcome Cup cars into the fold for the 2026 season, re-introducing race-prepped Porsche GT3 Cup, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Ferrari Challenge machines into the SRO America paddock. This addition creates a new home for one-make series racers seeking competitive, professionally managed sprint racing within a multi-class environment.

TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School also will be present on all the SRO America weekends. Featuring factory-built racers from Hyundai, Toyota, Acura, BMW and Mazda, the series shifts to two 35-minute races a weekend from its current three-race format.

Provisional 2026 GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS calendar

Sonoma Raceway, March 27-29

Circuit of The Americas, April 24-26

Sebring International Raceway, May 15-17

TBA, June 12-14

TBA, August 28-30

Barber Motorsports Park, September 25-27

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, October 8-10

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as Echo Park Speedway, for the Quaker State 400. Here is everything you need to know for Saturday night’s Cup Series action.

NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

The first return to a track we have previously raced at this season, the second trip to Atlanta is a night race under the lights at the newly named Echo Park Speedway. We have seen some exciting moments at this track in the past, will we get another exciting finish? Or could it be the pace car leading the most laps at Echo Park?

Last fall, it was Joey Logano getting his only win of the 2024 playoffs that catapulted him to a third title. But back in February, it was Christopher Bell taking the win? Could these two win Saturday night, or will another driver step up to the challenge?

Read More: Christopher Bell Wins Atlanta, Despite More Caution Controversy

Race Preview:

The Quaker State 400 at Echo Park Speedway is a 400-mile, 260-lap race around the 1.5-mile racetrack. Stage cautions will be on laps 60 and 160, and the checkered flag on lap 260. 11,055,250 dollars are up for grabs in the prize purse for this race. Teams will have 9 sets of tires, 8 sticker sets, and 1 from their qualifying run. The Goodyear tires are made specifically for Atlanta and have been used since 2024.

The Track-Atlanta Motor Speedway

Built in 1960, Atlanta Motor Speedway has seen numerous reconfigurations across its lifespan. Its most recent repave saw the track go from 24 degrees of banking to 28 degrees. This has turned the track into a mini-superspeedway, producing pack racing and moves we used to only see at Daytona and Talladega.

Joey Logano has the most wins at the track on the new surface, with two. Josh Berry set the track record in 2024 with a 29.361-second lap.

Cup Series Point Standings:

Here are the point standings following the race at Pocono Raceway:

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

Read More: Chase Briscoe Breaks Through at Pocono, Saving Enough Fuel to Best Denny Hamlin

Drivers To Watch:

We have four drivers joining the field for this race:

• Corey LaJoie will drive the #01 Ford for Rick Ware Racing
• David Starr will drive the #66 Ford for Garage 66
• B.J. McLeod will drive his #78 Chevy for Live Fast Motorsports
• Connor Zilisch will drive the #87 Chevy for Trackhouse Racing

Looking at drivers who could drive to victory in the Quaker State 400. Realistically, I believe the winners will come from either Chevy or Ford. While Toyota is the defending winner here, it is an outlier in the data.

For the blue ovals, I think Blaney is the guy to beat from the Ford camp. 4th in February, 3rd last September, the results are tracking towards a win. Another Ford driver who needs to have a good weekend is Brad Keselowski. He is 30th in points and is in must-win territory to even make the playoffs. If Brad is gonna win somewhere, I think his best chance is Atlanta.

Daniel Suarez is also way below the playoff cut line, but the good news is. Atlanta is one of his best racetracks. A win in 2024 and has never finished worse than sixth in the second race. Another driver needing a win, and this is one of their best shots at one.

Read More: Daniel Suarez wins at Atlanta in Third Closest Finish in History

When you think of drafting and Toyota, I think of Denny Hamlin and his 23XI driver, Bubba Wallace. Hamlin ran second at Pocono last Sunday, so he’s got some momentum. Bubba needs a rebound from the brake failure DNF he had last week. Look for the #23 and the #11 saturday night

How To Watch The Cup Series at Atlanta:

Here is the weekend schedule for the Quaker State 400 at Echo Park Speedway:

Friday, June 27th:

Saturday, June 28th:

• The Quaker State 400 at Echo Park Speedway
  • 7:00 PM Eastern
  • Coverage will be on TNT Sports, HBO Max, and radio coverage on the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel

Last Word On Motorsport will have all the news from Echo Park Speedway and the NASCAR Cup Series

Main Photo: Chris Graythen, Getty Images

Recording Date: 2/22/2025

The NASCAR Cup Series shifts into high gear as it heads to the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway for the 2025 Quaker State 400. Known for its lightning-fast speeds and pack racing drama, Atlanta promises another edge-of-your-seat showdown under the lights. Here’s what you need to know about the race, how to watch and more.

When is the Quaker State 400?

The Quaker State 400 is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at 7 p.m. ET.

Where is the race?

The Quaker State 400 will take place at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, GA.

How long is the race?

The Quaker State 400 will consist of 260 laps across 400 miles.

Where can I watch the Quaker State 400? What channel will it be on?

The race will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

How can I stream or watch the race without cable?

The Quaker State 400 can be streamed on TNT Sports and MAX.

What is the EchoPark Speedway Schedule?

Friday, June 27th

• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Practice – 1:05 p.m. ET (FS2)
• ARCA Menards Series – Practice – 2:30 p.m. ET
• NASCAR Xfinity Series – Qualifying – 3 p.m. ET (CW app)
• ARCA Menards Series – Qualifying – 3:45 p.m. ET
• NASCAR Cup Series – Qualifying – 5:05 p.m. ET (truTV)
• NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 – 7:30 p.m. ET (CW app)

Saturday, June 28th

Who is driving in the race?

There are 40 drivers entered into the Quaker State 400. Qualifying starts on Friday, 6/27. 

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The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta race features top-tier drivers, like Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Daniel Suarez, A.J. Allmendinger, Ross Chastain and others, during the annual race.

The race takes place at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) in Hampton, Georgia, on Saturday, June 28 with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. If you want to catch all of the racing action, keep reading to find out how to watch the NASCAR Cup Series — even without a cable subscription.

How to Watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta Without Cable

The NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta airs live on TNT. However, if you don’t have cable, you can still stream the race online through Hulu + Live TV — a live TV streamer with a 3-day free trial.

See how you can watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta without cable below:

Hulu + Live TV

To watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta, Hulu + Live TV has access to TNT for all of its packages. The streaming service offers more than 95 channels, like TNT, as well as AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and much more. It also has a 3-day free trial available, which is more than enough time to catch the race (and then some) for free.

Racing fans can get a lot of Hulu + Live TV, especially with channels, like MotorTrends, ESPN, TNT, TBS and others to watch more NASCAR, motoGP, F1 and other motorsports.

Hulu + Live TV is streamable across various internet-connected devices, such smart TVs, Apple products, Android smartphones and tablets, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV Stick 4K and more. The service is also streamable on web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari and others. Subscribers can also watch on up to two devices simultaneously.

Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV includes access to Hulu for originals, like “The Bear” and “Only Murders In The Building,” Disney+ for originals, like “The Mandalorian” and “Andor,” and ESPN+ for live sports for UFC and Top Rank Boxing and much more. All with no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV is accessible on laptops via web browser, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other internet-connected devices. Learn more about all that Hulu + Live TV has to offer here.

Atlanta Motor Speedway, which is now technically known as EchoPark Speedway for sponsorship purposes, is set to become the first track to host two races during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

The four-turn, 1.54-mile (2.478-kilometer) Hampton, Georgia oval hosted the season’s second race back in February, and now it is scheduled to host its 18th race this Saturday. Last year’s second Atlanta race was not contested until September in the playoffs.

As was the case in February, NASCAR utilized the new two-variable qualifying formula to determine the qualifying order this weekend, rather than the four-variable formula that was abandoned after the 2024 season.

A full explanation of the new metric can be found here.

Qualifying is simple. There are no more groups and thus no more row-by-row lane designations. There is still a second round shootout for the pole position. All 40 drivers on the entry list are set to make a single single-lap qualifying attempt, and speeds from those runs are set to determine the starting lineup from 11th to 40th place. The top 10 drivers are set to make a second single-lap attempt to battle for pole.

Update: Due to weather, there is just one round of qualifying.

Follow along with our qualifying updates from Atlanta.

NASCAR Cup Series: Full starting lineup at Atlanta

NOTE: This starting lineup is not official until all 40 drivers are listed with their rank.

1st – Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford

2nd – Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

3rd – Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

4th – Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota

5th – Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota

6th – Corey LaJoie, No. 01 Rick Ware Racing Ford

7th – Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford

8th – Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

9th – Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

10th – Connor Zilisch, No. 87 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

11th – Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet

12th – B.J. McLeod, No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet

13th – Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford

14th – David Starr, No. 66 Garage 66 Ford

A field of more than 70 cars is expected to compete July 1-2 at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for one of the most prestigious prizes in the United States Auto Club NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship – victory in the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors.

The list of past winners is impressive, with stars Brady Bacon (2018), Zeb Wise (2019), Kyle Larson (2021), Buddy Kofoid (2022), Justin Grant (2023) and Cannon McIntosh (2024) kissing the bricks on the outside wall at the start-finish line of the 1/5th-mile dirt oval inside Turn 3 at IMS.

Grant and McIntosh are among the drivers competing this year, trying to become the first two-time winners of this event that honors late USAC champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 starter Bryan Clauson.

Drivers representing 18 states and three countries (USA, Canada, England) are entered, with more expected early next week.

On-track action begins Tuesday, July 1 at IMS with a full program of events for both the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship and the Stoops Junior Sprint Invitational. Owen and Audrey Larson, the young son and daughter of NASCAR superstar and BC39 winner Kyle Larson, are expected to drive in the Junior Sprint race.

Public gates open at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, with hot laps at 6 p.m. and competition at 7 p.m. A 30-lap feature for the midgets will be the main event of the evening. Fans then can enter the track after the checkered flag for the feature and talk with drivers and see the race cars up close.

Championship night of the BC39 on Wednesday, July 2 will consist of full programs for both the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship and the Stoops Junior Sprint Invitational. Public gates open at 4 p.m., followed by a driver autograph session at 4:30 in the driver merchandise area and hot laps at 6 p.m. Racing starts immediately after the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m., culminating in a 39-lap feature event for the midgets paying $20,039 to win.

Tickets are on sale at ims.com/BC39. Spectators must enter IMS via Gate 10 off 30th Street to access The Dirt Track. No entrance will be allowed through Gate 2.

For more spectator information, fans should visit the Plan Ahead site for the BC39.

2025 BC39 PRESENTED BY AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS ENTRIES

(As of June 26, 2025)

00 BRECKEN REESE/Canyon, Texas (Chandler Grand Prix)

0G GLENN STYRES/Ohsweken, Ontario (Glenn Styres Racing)

2 KYLE SIMON/Covington, Ohio (Nick Poe)

3G KYLE CUMMINS/Princeton, Indiana (Glenn Styres Racing)

3J J.J. YELEY/Phoenix (Petty Performance Racing)

3p JUSTIN PECK/Monrovia, Indiana (Team Petty-Rossi Racing)

4 STEVEN SNYDER JR./Rising Sun, Maryland (RMS Racing)

4B CHELBY HINTON/Dubberly, Louisiana (Klatt Enterprises)

5 P.J. GARGIULO/Morton, Pennsylvania (P.J. Gargiulo)

5J JOSH HODGE/Brownsburg, Indiana (Josh Hodge)

7s CHASE STOCKON/Fort Branch, Indiana (Tim Engler)

7x THOMAS MESERAULL/San Jose, California (Tim Engler)

8 ZACH WIGAL/Belpre, Ohio (Cornell Racing Stables)

8D MILES DOHERTY/Delmar, Iowa (Miles Doherty Racing)

8J COOPER MILLER/Graham, Texas (Cooper Miller)

8K JEFFREY ABBEY/Rhome, Texas (Jeffrey Abbey)

8m KADE MORTON/Coweta, Oklahoma (Blane Morton)

11 KAYLEE BRYSON/Muskogee, Oklahoma (Abacus Racing)

11G LANE GOODMAN/Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (Blane Morton)

14 KEVIN THOMAS JR./Cullman, Alabama (4 Kings Racing)

14B JONATHAN BEASON/Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (Holley Hollan)

14JB JAKEB BOXELL/Zanesville, Indiana (4 Kings Racing)

16 ZACH DAUM/Pocahontas, Illinois (Dan Minear)

16TH KEVIN NEWTON/Farmersburg, Indiana (2nd Law Motorsports)

17K COLE PARKER/Coal City, Indiana (Robert Cummings)

17L TBA (Robert Cummings)

19 MITCHEL MOLES/Raisin City, California (Reinbold-Underwood Motorsports)

19AZ HAYDEN REINBOLD/Gilbert, Arizona (Reinbold-Underwood Motorsports)

19m ETHAN MITCHELL/Mooresville, North Carolina (Bundy Built Motorsports)

19R RICKY THORNTON JR./Chandler, Arizona (Reinbold-Underwood Motorsports)

20w CODY WEISENSEL/Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (Bill Burrington Motorsports)

21 CORD KISTHARDT/Hershey, Pennsylvania (Cord Kisthardt)

23 DEVON DOBIE/Wapakoneta, Ohio (Dennis Dobie)

26 CORBIN RUESCHENBERG/Mesa, Arizona (Scott Rueschenberg)

27x KYLE JONES/Kennedale, Texas (Joyner Motorsports)

35s CHRIS HARTMAN/Boulder, Colorado (Josh Hodge)

36 CHRIS BAUE/Indianapolis (Bill Baue)

40 CHASE McDERMAND/Springfield, Illinois (Chase McDermand Racing)

40x BRIGGS DANNER/Allentown, Pennsylvania (Chase McDermand Racing)

41 CONNOR WOLF/Lafayette, Indiana (OMR / Rase Motorsports)

41B CLINTON BOYLES/Greenwood, Missouri (Scott Beierle)

43 GUNNAR SETSER/Columbus, Indiana (Kevin Arnold)

45 BRADLEY COX/Burkburnett, Texas (Lonnie Cox)

55 TREVOR CLINE/Mooresville, North Carolina (Troy Cline)

57 LOGAN SEAVEY/Sutter, California (Abacus Racing)

57F TYLER FITZPATRICK/Columbia City, Indiana (Tyler Fitzpatrick)

60 DUSTY YOUNG/Benton, Arkansas (Chappue Motorsports)

60x DILLON WELCH/Carmel, Indiana (John LeVecque)

61 CHRIS SHEIL/Aurora, Colorado (Cappy Mason)

63 CALE COONS/Greencastle, Indiana (Joe Dooling-Curb/Agajanian)

63G FRANKIE GUERRINI/San Rafael, California (Frankie Guerrini)

67 JACOB DENNEY/Galloway, Ohio (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)

67K COLTON ROBINSON/Titusville, Florida (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)

71B BRAXTON CUMMINGS/Bedford, Indiana (Robert Cummings)

C71 CARTER JENSRUD/River Falls, Wisconsin (Carter Jensrud)

71K CANNON McINTOSH/Bixby, Oklahoma (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)

81G RYLAN GRAY/Greenfield, Indiana (Gray Brothers Racing)

83 DRAKE EDWARDS/Peoria, Arizona (CB Industries)

86 DAISON PURSLEY/Locust Grove, Oklahoma (CB Industries)

86x MACK LEOPARD/Beavercreek, Ohio (CB Industries)

87 JUSTIN GRANT/Ione, California (CB Industries)

91 LANCE BENNETT/Aurora, Colorado (Cappy Mason)

92 MIKE HESS/Petersburg, Illinois (Stephen Fairfield)

95 CHRIS ANDREWS/Tulsa, Oklahoma (Jim Miller)

97 GAVIN MILLER/Allentown, Pennsylvania (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)

97K KALE DRAKE/Collinsville, Oklahoma (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)

98 BRANDON CARR/Sheffield, England (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports)