Nascar Today: Qualifying Canceled at Atlanta; Elliott to Start Fourth After DAYTONA 500 Momentum
In nascar today coverage, weather forced the cancellation of Cup Series qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and the starting lineup was set by the governing body's metric. The schedule change reshuffles Sunday afternoon plans and locks Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team into a strong starting spot.
Nascar Today: Qualifying Canceled at Atlanta
Hampton, Ga. witnessed what the preview called "Mother Nature claimed its first victim" on Saturday for the NASCAR schedule. Cup Series qualifying was nixed because of lightning in the area, leaving officials to apply the governing body's metric to establish starting positions rather than running on-track time trials.
How the Starting Lineup Was Determined
With qualifying canceled, the grid was set by the metric used by the series' governing body. That metric produced a lineup that puts Chase Elliott in fourth for the race on Sunday afternoon. The full starting grid was provided to teams and fans following the application of the metric.
Hendrick Motorsports Starting Spots
Those results are favorable for the Hendrick Motorsports contingent. Chase Elliott, coming off a fourth-place finish in last week's DAYTONA 500, will line up fourth. William Byron will roll off 13th, Kyle Larson will start 16th and Alex Bowman will begin the race in 36th. The No. 9 team in particular appears positioned to capitalize on the metric lineup.
Schedule and Broadcast Details
Sunday's race is set for a 3 p. m. ET start. The event will air on a national broadcast network listed in the event materials. Fans should note the scheduled start time and plan for a Sunday afternoon watch window.
Related Coverage and Storylines to Follow
Complementary pieces linked with the event preview include a retrospective titled "The Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus dynasty, part one" and a deeper look at team dynamics in "More on Elliott and Gustafson's 10-year pairing. " Those items were provided alongside the starting grid release for readers seeking broader context on teams and personnel.
Site Experience Notice
Separately, a site hosting event coverage highlighted that it has been built to take advantage of the latest technology to deliver a faster, easier experience. That notice warned that some browsers are not supported and advised visitors to download one of the suggested browsers for the best experience on the site.
For fans following nascar today updates, the metric-based lineup and the Hendrick Motorsports placements will shape race strategy on Sunday; details may evolve if officials adjust schedules or provide additional notices.
