NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Kick Off with Quaker State 400 in Atlanta

Sixteen drivers compete for a championship berth while others chase a race victory on the 1.54-mile track.

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.