What’s Happening?

NASCAR will remain in the gulf coast this weekend as they head to the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, for a triple-header weekend. After battling the elements in Daytona Beach, will this weekend be any easier for the stars of NASCAR?

• AMS is a longtime staple of all three NASCAR National Series. Despite this, it has looked very different over the years after major renovations in 1997 and 2001.
• That second renovation turned AMS into a superspeedway-style drafting track. This design meant that cars in all three series would race in tight packs at high speeds.
• AMS, as a drafting track and a 1.5-mile speedway, will not have wet-weather tires in play if it rains. If the race is pushed late into the night, however, the track does have light, though they will more than likely make an appearance with or without inclement weather.

Weekend Weather Forecast via the National Weather Service (All Listed Times ET)

Saturday, February 22: Fr8 208 on FS1 – 2:00 PM & Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 on the CW – 2:00 PM

Before the Races (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 51°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 5% from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Wind: Ranging from 2 to 5 MPH

During the Truck Race (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 52°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 1% Throughout the Afternoon
• Wind: Ranging from 2 to 5 MPH

During the Xfinity Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 50°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 1 to 2% from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wind: Ranging from 1 to 2 MPH

After the Race (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 43°F at 8:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 2% at 11:00 PM
• Wind: 1 MPH

Sunday, February 23: Ambetter Health 400 on FOX – 3:00 PM

Before the Race (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 55°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 12% from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Wind: Ranging from 5 to 6 MPH

During the Race (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 55°F from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 11% from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Wind: Ranging from 2 to 6 MPH

After the Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 48°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: High of 6% Throughout the Evening
• Wind: Consistently 2 MPH Throughout the Evening

Recent Weather Events at Atlanta Motor Speedway: 2023 Quaker State 400

In 2023, the summer race at Atlanta battled the weather, resulting in a red flag 185 laps into the race. The race was scheduled to go 260 laps, but, as it was after the 130-lap halfway point, the race was called with William Byron declared the winner.

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.