NASCAR’s big one happens in Atlanta as well.
Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano got into each other and caused a massive crash in the NASCAR Atlanta race on Feb. 22.
The wreck came on lap 224 with 37 laps remaining and involved nine cars. Hamlin was running fifth at the time.
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 SeaBest Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy’s Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 AdventHealth Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: BJ McLeod, driver of the #78 Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. speaks to members of the Boys & Girls Club in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: A general view of the start the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Crew chief Alan Gustafson looks on from the infield prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SAIA Freight & Logistics Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Red Baron Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best pictures from Autotrader 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Autotrader Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Tootsie’s Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Title Max team member moves tires at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Goodyear Tires at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Ford Racing Raptor at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; A general view of the track at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
Both cars were coming out of Turn 4 when Logano came up toward the top of the track and hit the front left of Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Hamlin got loose with the contact and turned sideways.
AJ Allmendinger, Chris Buescher, Logano, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, Michael McDowell and Connor Zilisch all had damage in the crash.
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This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Atlanta race: Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano start massive crash
