NASCAR TNT ratings revealed for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta

The ratings for the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta on TNT have been revealed. Per Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal, TNT and TruTV got 1.608 million viewers for the race on Saturday night. Stern noted that there was no direct comparison to last year because the second Atlanta race was in September. Also, the race at this time last year was at Nashville and aired on a Sunday on NBC.

The race on Saturday night was the first one on TNT this year. The network joined race coverage this season and will cover the next four races. TNT is no stranger to NASCAR, as it has a 32-year history with the organization before this season.

“We are thrilled to welcome NASCAR back to TNT Sports and build on our rich, shared history of providing immersive fan experiences that only our world-class team can deliver,” Luis Silberwasser, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, said in November 2023. “This agreement expands our portfolio of premium sports content throughout the summer and further elevates Max and our leading linear networks. We look forward to utilizing all of our resources to create new opportunities for compelling storytelling that connects with our fans, as we present the thrilling action and excitement on the track in innovative ways throughout the entire NASCAR season.”

Chase Elliott reacts to winning the NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta

NASCAR fans saw a wild Atlanta race that had multiple wrecks and a weather delay. When it was all said and done, Chase Elliott won the race to clinch a playoff spot. After the race, Elliott talked about the fan reaction to him winning in his home state.

“I can’t think of one that was any louder than that. That one was different,” Elliott said. “There was one time throughout the night, they were like taking out their cell phones and have the lights on. We were coming to a restart. Visibly from my seat, it caught my attention. Typically, it’s hard to get a good angle at that. That just caught my attention. Man, this place looks good tonight.

“Yeah, to see them that excited after the race for me, it was crazy. It was crazy. It was surreal. I don’t really know how else to describe it. It’s just one of those moments you wish you could bottle up, get it out every now and again, relive it.”