Because the NASCAR Cup Collection makes its second journey to Atlanta this weekend, the main focus is rightfully on the beginning of the NASCAR playoffs.
The start of the championship chase could also be dominating the speak across the storage space, however the 18 drivers who aren’t chasing a championship nonetheless have an opportunity to finish their season on a excessive word and acquire momentum for subsequent season.
9 of these 18 drivers can be looking for their first Cup Collection win, together with 24-year-old Todd Gilliland, who’s quietly put collectively the perfect season of his younger NASCAR profession in 2024.
Whereas anybody within the area can win Sunday’s Quaker State 400 at Atlanta, Gilliland’s case for victory lane stands out. In February, Gilliland certified fourth and led 58 laps on the Georgia observe earlier than a late crash took him out.
Gilliland is as soon as extra anticipated to be one of the vital formidable contenders on Sunday afternoon, alongside along with his Entrance Row Motorsports teammate, Michael McDowell.
The FRM duo locked out the entrance row in qualifying at Daytona two weeks in the past, and bringing good velocity for Saturday’s qualifying session can be paramount at a observe the place observe place performs an enormous position.
With practically one other full season of expertise beneath his belt because the Cup Collection’ final journey to Atlanta, do not be shocked if Gilliland spoils the postseason celebration and breaks via for what would undoubtedly be a preferred first profession win.
The Quaker State 400 will go inexperienced shortly after 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, with protection on USA Community, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
