Chase Elliott Wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Chase Elliott ended a 44-race winless streak by winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, thrilling his hometown fans with a dramatic last-lap pass over Brad Keselowski. The race featured 46 lead changes among 13 drivers and multiple crashes, with Elliott receiving crucial drafting assistance from teammate Alex Bowman. Elliott's car featured a special design by a pediatric cancer patient, adding emotional significance to the victory. The win secured Elliott a spot in the playoffs and was widely celebrated by the emotional local crowd. Brad Keselowski finished second, expressing disappointment at not having teammate support in the final laps, while Ryan Blaney suffered a DNF after an early wreck. After the event, Hendrick Motorsports received an L1 penalty for a separate Xfinity Series rules infraction.