NASCAR's most thrilling race of the year finished at 3 a.m., fans at home were screwed & angry Bubba Wallace
Ryan Blaney claims a dramatic late-night victory at the EchoPark race in Atlanta amid weather delays and a three-wide final lap finish.
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The brief
Ryan Blaney secured a win at the EchoPark race in Atlanta following an overtime finish. The event, which concluded early Sunday morning, saw a three-wide battle on the final lap.
Coverage from NASCAR.com, Jayski, Yahoo Sports, and CBS News highlights the victory as a significant turn in the race for the top seed in The Chase. Reports detail the impact of rain on the event, noting that the race continued despite adverse conditions.
Future reports may clarify how this win shifts the overall standings for The Chase as the season progresses.
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Quick answers
Who won the EchoPark race?
Ryan Blaney won the race.
When did the race conclude?
The race finished in the early hours of Sunday morning, July 13, 2026.
What was the nature of the final lap?
The race ended with a three-wide battle during an overtime period.
Coverage (5)
- Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR’S points lead following dominant Atlanta showing TribLIVE.com · 11h ago
- Race for top seed in The Chase takes another wild turn as Blaney enters the fight Jayski · 11h ago
- Analysis: Through the downpour, Blaney reigns in epic EchoPark storybook win NASCAR.com · 11h ago
- Race Rewind: Blaney wins EchoPark under the stars Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in Atlanta NASCAR Cup race: "Luckily it wasn't enough damage we couldn't keep running." CBS News · 11h ago
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