SCHEDULE

Explore the official schedule and start planning your trip to the 2026 Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Whether you're a die-hard NASCAR fan or planning your first race weekend, this event timetable helps you make the most of your visit.

Monday, July 6, 2026

• 12:00 PM – Exterior Camping Opens

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

• 9:00 AM – Trackside Camping Opens

Thursday, July 9, 2026

• 2:00 PM – Interior Campgrounds Open
• 5:30 PM – Legends and Bandolero Races

Friday, July 10, 2026

• 11:00 AM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Open
• 4:00 PM – Bicycle Ride
• 4:00 PM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Close
• 6:00 PM – Laps for Charity
• 6:00 PM – Camper Appreciation Party

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• 8:30 AM – Hauler Parade presented by Raceway Ministries
• 9:00 AM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Open
• 10:00 AM – Parking Lots Open
• 10:30 AM – Fan Zone Open
• 10:45 AM – Gates 14 & 15 Open
• 11:00 AM – NOAPS Qualifying (NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series)
• 4:00 PM – Gates, Suites, & Club One Open
• 4:30 PM – NCS Qualifying (NASCAR Cup Series)
• 6:25 PM – NOAPS Driver Intros
• 7:00 PM – Focused Health 250 Race
• 7:00 PM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Close
• 9:30 PM – Peach Pit Party

Sunday, July 12, 2026

• 11:00 AM – SCC Track Walk
• 11:30 AM – Parking Lots Open (Champions, Earnhardt, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Weaver)
• 12:00 PM – Fan Zone Open
• 12:00 PM – SCC Hot Laps
• 2:30 PM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Open
• 3:00 PM – Gates, Suites & Club One Open (1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
• 3:45 PM – Pre-Race Track Pass Access Open
• 6:30 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
• 7:00 PM – QUAKER STATE 400 AVAILABLE AT WALMART – NASCAR Cup Series Race
• 7:00 PM – EPS & NASCAR Credentials Close

What can you expect?

NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of the sport and is the main event of the weekend, usually held on Sunday. It features the biggest teams and most well-known drivers in NASCAR, competing in the longest and most prestigious race of the weekend. Cup races typically cover 300 to 500 miles, depending on the track.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is NASCAR’s second-tier championship and usually takes place on Saturday. It’s designed to develop up-and-coming talent, though some experienced Cup drivers may also compete. Xfinity races are shorter than Cup races but still deliver exciting, competitive action.