Preview of the Ambetter Health 400 in Atlanta

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second race of the 2025 season, the Ambetter Health 400, scheduled for Sunday, February 23, at 3:00 PM ET. This 1.54-mile oval, located in Hampton, Georgia, will serve as the venue where drivers will aim to solidify their position in the points standings following the season opener at the Daytona 500.

History and Evolution of Atlanta Motor Speedway in NASCAR

Since its inauguration in 1960, Atlanta Motor Speedway has been a key oval in the NASCAR Cup Series, with a total of 121 races held to date. The track was renovated in 1997, reversing the front stretch and extending its length to 1.54 miles. In 2021, the circuit underwent a repaving project, and the banking in the turns was increased to 28 degrees, making races faster and more competitive.

Throughout its history, the oval has seen some of the best drivers claim victory. Dale Earnhardt holds the record for most wins at Atlanta with nine victories, while Richard Petty has the most starts with 65 races.

Ambetter Health 400 Winners and Favorites for 2025

The reigning Ambetter Health 400 winner is Daniel Suárez, who claimed victory in the 2024 edition in a dramatic finish, edging out Ryan Blaney by 0.003 seconds, the closest margin in track history. In last September’s race, Joey Logano took the checkered flag.

Among active drivers with the most wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway are:

• Kyle Busch (2 wins)
• Joey Logano (2 wins)
• Brad Keselowski (2 wins)
• William Byron (2 wins)

Most Successful Teams and Manufacturers

Hendrick Motorsports is the most successful team at Atlanta with 17 wins, followed by Wood Brothers Racing with 12 and Joe Gibbs Racing with 11.

Chevrolet leads among manufacturers with 45 victories, followed by Ford with 36.

Ambetter Health 400: Key Stats and Historical Data

• Ryan Blaney has the best average finish at Atlanta among active drivers, with 10.0 in 13 starts.
• Kyle Busch has the most top-5 finishes (10) and top-10 finishes (15) at this track.
• Denny Hamlin has led 452 laps in his 29 races at Atlanta.
• Joey Logano and Michael McDowell are the only active drivers with more than one pole position at Atlanta.

Ambetter Health 400: Format, Distance, and Stages

The race will cover 260 laps (400 miles), divided into three stages:

• Stage 1: 60 laps
• Stage 2: 100 laps
• Stage 3: 100 laps

How to Watch the Race

The Ambetter Health 400 will be broadcast on FOX, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) in the United States starting at 3:00 PM ET. In Mexico, the race can be watched on FOX Sports 3 starting at 2:00 PM CT.