Joey Logano becomes the active leader of consecutive starts in the NASCAR Cup Series as Martin Truex Jr.'s streak comes to an end at Atlanta.
Trackhouse Racing was planning for Connor Zilisch to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut later in the year. The 18-year-old, however, had other ideas and convinced the organization that Circuit of
Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has a history with the Daytona 500. Logano, of Middletown, Connecticut, drives the No. 22 Ford for Team Penske. He has 17 full seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series behind him,
Ross Chastain has the best average finish at COTA among active drivers but could face a challenge from teammate Shane van Gisbergen.
What to do about the racing in the Daytona 500 and how should the Cup champion be crowned will be among issues NASCAR will determine later this season.
Christopher Bell rallied for an overtime win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, capturing the Ambettor Health 400 for his 10th career NASCAR Cup Series win.