The Daytona 500 may be behind us, but the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season is just heating up as the action shifts to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Last year’s Ambetter Health 400 delivered one of the most unforgettable finishes in NASCAR history, and fans are hoping for more of the same this Sunday.
A Look Back at Last Year’s Thrilling Finish
The 2024 Ambetter Health 400 saw Daniel Suarez, Ryan Blaney, and Kyle Busch battle three-wide in a heart-stopping photo finish. Suarez emerged victorious by a razor-thin margin of 0.003 seconds, marking the fourth-closest finish in NASCAR history. This year, the fast-paced, 1.5-mile oval is expected to deliver another edge-of-your-seat showdown, with drivers ready to push their limits for the checkered flag.
Ambetter Health 400: Everything You Need to Know
Here’s all the essential information to get ready for Sunday’s race:
Race Start Time and TV Coverage
The Ambetter Health 400 is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Fox will broadcast the race, with a pre-race show starting at 2 p.m. ET.
How to Stream the Race
For those unable to watch on TV, the race can be live-streamed on the FoxSports website, the FoxSports app, and Max. Additionally, Fubo is offering a free trial for new subscribers, providing another option to catch all the action.
Race Format and Distance
The Ambetter Health 400 will consist of 260 laps around the 1.54-mile track, totaling 400.4 miles. The race is divided into three stages:
- Stage 1: 60 laps
- Stage 2: 100 laps
- Stage 3: 100 laps
Recent Winners at Atlanta
Last year’s playoff opener at Atlanta saw Joey Logano claim victory in overtime under caution on September 8, 2024, narrowly defeating Daniel Suarez, who was aiming for a season sweep. Logano went on to win his third NASCAR championship later that year.
Meanwhile, the 2024 Ambetter Health 400 remains etched in fans’ memories, with Suarez edging out Blaney by 0.003 seconds in a historic finish.
2025 Ambetter Health 400 Starting Lineup
Here’s the full lineup for Sunday’s race (car number in parentheses):
1. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
2. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
3. (21) Josh Berry, Ford
4. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
5. (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford
6. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
7. (38) Zane Smith, Ford
8. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
9. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
10. (4) Noah Gragson, Ford
11. (60) Ryan Preece, Ford
12. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
13. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
14. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
16. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
17. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
18. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
19. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
20. (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet
21. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet
22. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
23. (41) Cole Custer, Ford
24. (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet
25. (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota
26. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
27. (35) Riley Herbst, Toyota
28. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
29. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
30. (88) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet
31. (51) Cody Ware, Ford
32. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
33. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
34. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet
35. (01) Corey LaJoie, Ford
36. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
37. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
38. (78) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet
39. (44) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet
What to Expect This Sunday
With a stacked lineup and Atlanta Motor Speedway’s reputation for producing thrilling finishes, the 2025 Ambetter Health 400 promises to be another must-watch event.