Overview
- Michael McDowell secures the pole position, marking his fifth pole of the season.
- The race at Atlanta Motor Speedway features close-quarters racing similar to Daytona and Talladega.
- Daniel Suarez won the previous Atlanta race in February with a narrow finish.
- The event will be broadcast on USA Network and streamed on multiple platforms.
- This race is the first of the 10-race NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.