Ashton Hughes

Writer

Profile

Writing since Jul 8, 2026

About

Motorsports writer from Omaha, United States, covering the NASCAR Cup Series. Currently pursuing degrees in Writing & Digital Media and Public Relations. - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-hughes/ Instagram: @ashtonhughesmedia

Articles (1)

Jul 9, 2026 ∙ 3 min

NASCAR Preview: EchoPark Speedway 400

Credit: Sean Gardner via Getty Images Track preview EchoPark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, is a 1.54-mile quad-oval located in Hampton, Georgia. After being reconfigured in 2021, the track currently boasts 28 degrees of banking in the corners and 5 degrees on the straightaways. It is one of three superspeedways on the Cup Series calendar, where drafting and pack racing are commonplace. Built in 1960, the track has hosted the Cup Series every year since. It was the...