In a thrilling conclusion reminiscent of classic NASCAR finishes, Daniel Suarez ended a drought of 57 races without a victory by triumphing in the NASCAR Cup Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In a photo finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Suarez edged out Ryan Blaney by a mere 0.003 seconds and Kyle Busch by 0.007 seconds as he crossed the finish line.
With the win, Suarez propelled himself back into the limelight, marking his second career Cup Series victory and breaking a significant barrier as the first foreign-born driver to claim victory on an oval track since 1974.
Moreover, his victory, coupled with William Byron’s success, solidified their positions as the first two drivers virtually assured of securing spots in the 2024 playoffs.
As the NASCAR season progresses, attention now shifts to the west as the circuit heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Notably, last March saw Hendrick Motorsports dominate the track with a 1-2-3 finish, with Byron emerging victorious.
Here’s the tentative schedule for the NASCAR event at Las Vegas:
Friday, March 1
4:35 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series practice – FOX SPORTS 1
5:05 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
6:35 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series practice – FOX SPORTS 1
7:05 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
9:00 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series race (134 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, March 2
2:05 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Series practice – FOX SPORTS 1
2:50 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
5:00 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series race (200 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Sunday, March 3
3:30 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Series race (267 laps) – FOX
For viewers eager to catch the action, the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The race will comprise three stages totaling 267 laps covering 400 miles and will be broadcast on FOX, with international viewing options available. The event can be streamed live via FOX Sports Streaming, while radio coverage will be provided by PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
As for the drivers competing in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas, 37 cars are listed on the entry roster for the Cup Series race, with one open entry. Notably, J.J. Yeley will pilot the No. 44 NY Racing Chevrolet, while Derek Kraus is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut, driving the No. 16 Kaulig Racing entry, adding further intrigue to the upcoming race.