
The Harley J. Earl trophy is safely tucked away on William Byron's shelf and the 2025 NASCAR Cup season is officially underway. As the Daytona 500 gets further away in the rearview mirror, the drama and chaos of NASCAR's season opener remained on the series' tail to Atlanta. There, we almost experienced a three-wide photo finish, plus intense racing from start to finish, some hurt feelings, and leaving everyone with plenty to talk about.
So here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Atlanta: