NASCAR Atlanta Full Weekend Schedule Announced

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NASCAR's three national series will converge on EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta for a packed weekend of racing, culminating in the Autotrader 400 Cup Series race on February 22. The weekend kicks off with Craftsman Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying on February 20, followed by Cup Series qualifying and the Truck and Xfinity Series races on February 21. Daytona 500 champion Tyler Reddick will look to make it two wins in a row to start the 2026 season in the Autotrader 400 on Sunday.

Why it matters

Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway is a popular stop on the NASCAR calendar, known for its high-speed drafting and exciting racing. This weekend's slate of events will provide plenty of action for NASCAR fans, with all three national series competing at the 1.5-mile track.

The details

The weekend kicks off on Friday, February 20 with qualifying for the Craftsman Truck Series at 2pm CT and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at 4pm CT. On Saturday, February 21, the Cup Series will have qualifying at 10am CT, followed by the Truck Series race at 12:30pm CT and the Xfinity Series race at 4pm CT. The Autotrader 400 Cup Series race will take the green flag on Sunday, February 22 at 2pm CT.

• The NASCAR weekend at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway runs from February 20-22, 2026.
• Craftsman Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying takes place on Friday, February 20.
• NASCAR Cup Series qualifying is on Saturday, February 21 at 10am CT.
• The Craftsman Truck Series race is on Saturday, February 21 at 12:30pm CT.
• The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race is on Saturday, February 21 at 4pm CT.
• The Autotrader 400 NASCAR Cup Series race is on Sunday, February 22 at 2pm CT.

What’s next

Fans will be eager to see if Tyler Reddick can continue his hot start to the 2026 season by winning the Autotrader 400 Cup Series race at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway on February 22.