2026 NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 | Automotive Experience
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400
Hampton, Georgia, United States of America2026-02-22
About This Event
A 260-lap Cup Series race on a 1.54-mile quad-oval with 28-degree banking that produces superspeedway-style pack racing and drafting dynamics — unique among intermediate tracks since the 2022 reconfiguration. Hosted on the Hampton venue since 1960, one of four original superspeedways still in operation from NASCAR's early era. Three national series races across a single weekend, with the Cup event running as the second points race of the season.
What to Expect
Truck and Xfinity Series races back-to-back Saturday before Sunday's Cup event
Weekend package covers Cup, Xfinity, and Truck races plus Friday qualifying
Reconfiguration creates drafting similar to Daytona and Talladega
48 lead changes among 14 drivers set Atlanta track record
East Frontstretch Grandstands face Turn 1 at full speed
West Frontstretch seating watches drivers set up passes approaching the line
Best Way to Experience It
Turn 1 grandstands face full-speed entries where diving moves and position battles concentrate
Free grass parking available across the 850-acre property
Club One rooftop deck sits between pit exit and Turn 1 entrance
Good to Know
Children 12 and under receive reduced Cup Series admission
Xfinity and Truck races offer free admission for children 12 and under
Forced parking plan directs traffic to color-coded lots across the property
Soft-sided coolers up to 14x14x14 inches permitted through admission gates
Venue sits 25-30 miles south of downtown Atlanta near Highway 19/41
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy drafting-style racing — 2022 reconfiguration with 28-degree banking produces superspeedway-style pack racing on 1.54-mile intermediate oval, three-wide battles at 190+ mph previously seen only at larger venues.
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — one of four original NASCAR superspeedways still operating since 1960 debut, 66th consecutive season hosting Cup Series, positioned as Round 2 after Daytona 500.
Best fit if you like family-friendly NASCAR events — $10 kids' tickets ages 12-and-under for Cup Series, FREE Xfinity and Truck Series kids' admission, family campground with quiet hours, free parking across 850-acre property.
Not ideal if you prefer traditional intermediate racing — 2022 reconfiguration eliminated tire-wear strategy and rhythmic lap-time battles, emphasizes drafting and pack racing over individual car setup prowess found at pre-reconfiguration intermediate ovals.
