PEACHY VICTORY

NASCAR IN ATLANTA
  • Ryan Blaney touches off an early-morning celebration following his dominant win at Echopark Speedway in Hampton.
    Ryan Blaney touches off an early-morning celebration following his dominant win at Echopark Speedway in Hampton.
  • Tyler Reddick brings his No. 45 Toyota Camry to the attention of his pit crew during the opening stage of Sunday’s race.
    Tyler Reddick brings his No. 45 Toyota Camry to the attention of his pit crew during the opening stage of Sunday’s race.

    It took until nearly 2 a.m. early Monday morning, but in the end it was Ryan Blaney claiming the sweet taste of Georgia peaches in victory lane as the winner of the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway.

    Blaney was dominant all weekend, winning the race’s pole position and leading a race-high 171 laps on the way to the win for Team Penske. That dominance, however, was not mistaken for ease when it …