In the 120th Atlanta race, a thrilling NASCAR Cup Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway set a new track record for lead changes. With 44 laps to go, the 43rd lead change was noted, indicating the race was 3 lead changes away from tying and 4 from breaking the previous record. The race ultimately produced 48 lead changes, surpassing the previous record of 46 set in March of 2022. Ryan Blaney's strategic moves were pivotal, including a slingshot maneuver to briefly take the lead, tying the old record at 46. The record-breaking moment came when Blaney managed to squeeze to the outside of Daniel Suarez, marking the 47th lead change, before eventually leading to the 48th and final lead change.
Today's race has produced 48 lead changes - a new NASCAR Cup Series record at Atlanta Motor Speedway; previous record was 46 set in March of 2022. #NASCAR
New track record for lead changes (47) in the 120th Atlanta race. Four to go.
Ryan Blaney takes the lead, squeezing to the outside of Daniel Suarez. That's the new track record for lead changes. #NASCAR
Four to go, Blaney is your leader! #NASCAR
Here comes Blaney for the race lead! #NASCAR
With 10 to go, we've tied the lead change record here at AMS. 46 lead changes. Next one sets the record. #NASCAR | #AH400
Blaney clears for the lead. #NASCAR
LEAD CHANGE 28 TO GO: Rowdy with a slingshot move to grab a nose in front of Blaney. Blaney back to P1 next time. That ties the lead change record at 46. #NASCAR | #AH400
44 to go. 43rd lead change. 3 to tie, 4 to break the record. #NASCAR | #AH400