NASCAR Cup Series 2021 Points Standings After Ryan Blaney Wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Ryan Blaney won at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the points standings got interesting. Heres where everyone sits after the race.
Blaney drove a hell of a race on a track thats always tricky. Atlanta repave changed the character of the speedway and some drivers adapted faster than others. Blaney clearly figured something out.
NASCAR official standings show the updated points after Atlanta.
The win locks Blaney into the playoffs which matters more than individual race results at this point in the season. Now his team can experiment a bit with setups knowing their spot is secure.
Sports dynasties in NASCAR look different than other sports but consistent teams still rise to the top.
The points race among non-winners is where the real drama lives. Guys on the bubble need results and theyre running out of chances to get them.
Several drivers had disappointing finishes at Atlanta which shifts the math. Every race from here changes the playoff picture and teams are getting desperate.
The stage points system rewards consistency which helps some drivers but frustrates fans who prefer win-or-bust racing. NASCAR keeps tweaking the format looking for the right balance.
Next race is another chance for bubble drivers to make a statement. The pressure only increases from here.
Points updated March 2021
