NASCAR Odds: Blaney, Elliott, and Logano Lead Heading into Atlanta
Atlanta Motor Speedway is set to host the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader 400, and the betting odds reveal a tight race at the top. Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, and Joey Logano are currently tied as the favorites, each with +900 odds to win, according to BetMGM Sportsbook . This comes after Tyler Reddick’s victory at the Daytona 500, marking the seventh consecutive race with a different winner.
A Level Playing Field at Atlanta
The horsepower restrictions at Atlanta Motor Speedway are creating a more competitive environment, similar to what was seen at Daytona. This levels the playing field, giving drivers who might not typically contend a greater chance at success. The odds for longshot drivers are significantly better at Atlanta compared to other tracks.
Top Contenders and Odds
Here’s a glance at the current odds for the top drivers:
- +900: Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott
- +1000: Joey Logano
- +1200: Kyle Larson
- +1400: Austin Cindric
- +1500: Christopher Bell, William Byron
- +1600: Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin
- +1750: Carson Hocevar, Kyle Busch
- +2000: Chase Briscoe
- +2250: Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick
- +2500: Ross Chastain, Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher
- +3000: Ty Gibbs
- +4000: Josh Berry, Connor Zilisch, Ricky Stenhouse, Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece
- +5000: Zane Smith, Michael McDowell, Austin Dillon, Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek
- +6000: Shane van Gisbergen, Todd Gilliland
- +7500: Riley Herbst, Cole Custer, Noah Gragson, AJ Allmendinger
- +10000: Ty Dillon
- +20000: Cody Ware
- +25000: JJ Yeley, BJ McLeod
Elliott Returns to Home Turf
For Chase Elliott, this weekend’s race at EchoPark Speedway offers a welcome return to familiar territory. Living approximately 80 miles from the track, Elliott has the option of sleeping in his own bed, despite the Atlanta traffic. He’s looking to rebound after a heartbreaking finish at the Daytona 500, where he led with the white flag in sight before being involved in a late-race crash .
Qualifying Canceled
Due to lightning in the area, NASCAR Cup Series qualifying was canceled on Saturday, February 21st. The starting lineup was subsequently set by the series’ metric, resulting in Chase Elliott starting in fourth position . William Byron will start 13th, Kyle Larson 16th, and Alex Bowman 36th.
Race Details
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. On Sunday, February 22nd, and will be broadcast on FOX .