Inspection Complete: Kurt Busch Named Final Winner on Current Atlanta Motor Speedway Surface

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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 11: <>during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 11, 2021 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Technical inspection following Sunday Afternoon’s Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway has concluded.

Kurt Busch’s race-winning No. 1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet Camaro for Chip Ganassi Racing has passed inspection, making him the official winner of the final NASCAR Cup Series event on the current configuration and surface of Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Alex Bowman, Christopher Bell, Matt DiBenedetto and Bubba Wallace each had one lug nut missing | loose, which will result in a monetary fine to crew chief’s Greg Ives, Adam Stevens, Jonathan Hassler and Mike Wheeler on Tuesday.

Martin Truex Jr (No. 19), Alex Bowman (No. 48), Tyler Reddick (No. 8) and Ryan Blaney (No. 12) will each have their cars brought back to the NASCAR R&D Center for further evaluation (no penalties).

Additional Post-Race Resources from Atlanta Motor Speedway:

Kurt Busch Utilizes Help From Teammate Chastain to Best Brother Kyle Busch For Cup Win at Atlanta

Results: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Atlanta

Points Report: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Point Standings After Atlanta

Points Report: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Owner Point Standings After Atlanta

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