Mexican driver Daniel Suárez is ready to take on a new challenge at the Ambetter Health 400, where he will seek to repeat his 2024 triumph. The race, set to take place this Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, promises edge-of-the-seat excitement on a track that has witnessed some of the closest finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history. ⚡️🏎️
A VICTORY FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
In last year’s edition, Suárez, driving the #99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, secured one of the most thrilling wins of the season, edging out Ryan Blaney by just 0.003 seconds in a photo-finish. That finish became the fourth-closest in series history, leaving fans in awe. 🚀⚡️
TOUGH COMPETITION IN THE 2025 EDITION
This year, the Monterrey native will have to battle against a field of top-tier competitors. William Byron, fresh off his Daytona 500 victory, arrives in great form and will be one of the main contenders. Also in the mix are Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, and John Hunter Nemechek, all proven threats on superspeedways. 🏎️⚡️
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY: A CHALLENGE FOR DRIVERS
The Atlanta Motor Speedway, with its distinctive D-shaped design and 1.54-mile (2.48 km) length, demands precision and strategy. Since its 2022 repave, the track features 28-degree banking in the turns and 5-degree banking on the straights, making for intense pack racing similar to Daytona and Talladega. 🚗🌟
LEGENDS WHO HAVE DOMINATED ATLANTA
Over the years, several drivers have cemented their names in Atlanta’s history, with four wins each:
🔹 Richard Petty (1966, 1970, 1971, 1974)
🔹 Dale Earnhardt (1984, 1986, 1989, 1995)
🔹 Bobby Labonte (1996, 1997, 1999, 2001)
🔹 Jimmie Johnson (2004, 2007, 2015, 2016)
These drivers have left an indelible mark on Atlanta, and Suárez aims to follow in their footsteps with another strong performance this weekend. 🏆🌟
RACE FORMAT
The Ambetter Health 400 will follow the traditional NASCAR Cup Series format, dividing the race into three stages, with points awarded based on position at the end of each segment. This system ensures hard-fought battles all the way to the checkered flag. 🏎️🏁
ATLANTA RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
🏎️ NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Ambetter Health 400
• Saturday 22 – 1:00 PM
🏎️ NASCAR Xfinity Series – Ambetter Health 400
• Saturday 22 – 4:00 PM
🏎️ NASCAR Cup Series – Ambetter Health 400
• Sunday 23 – 2:00 PM
With a stacked field and a track built for drama, the Ambetter Health 400 is set to deliver another thrilling chapter in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Don’t miss it! 🏆🚀
