Photos: William Byron earns wild win at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Photos: William Byron earns wild win at Atlanta Motor Speedway

William Byron won the QuikTrip 500 on Sunday. There were more than 27 cars involved in wrecks, setting a record at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ryan Blaney (left) congratulates William Byron in Victory Lane after Byron won the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron celebrates winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron celebrates with a burnout after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron celebrates with a burnout after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Crew members of William Byron's team celebrate after winning during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron leads the field during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Spectators watch from the rooftop of a bus during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Aric Almirola (10) crashes during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Officials clean up broken parts from Aric Almirola’s car after he crashed during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron (24) leads Bubba Wallace (23) during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

William Byron takes the checkered flag to win the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chris Buescher (17), Justin Haley (31) and Bubba Wallace (23) crash after crossing the finish line during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ross Chastain makes a pit stop during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A spectator reacts as she watches the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ross Chastain leads the field during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cars race during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

NASCAR fans wearing patriotic clothing watch the race during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Joey Logano leads on the restart during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Spectators watch from rooftops of their vehicles during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cars race during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cars race during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cars start the first lap of the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

NASCAR fans hold their smartphones to capture the start of the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kyle Busch’s son Brexton wipes down his father’s car prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Joey Logano climbs into his car prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kyle Busch kisses wife Samantha prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Joey Logano reacts as he signs an autograph prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

NASCAR fans cheer for their favorite drivers during driver introductions prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

NASCAR fans cheer for their favorite drivers during driver introductions prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

NASCAR fans cheer for their favorite drivers during driver introductions prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Christopher Bell (left) and Kyle Busch talk prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A young NASCAR fan holds a mini car during driver introductions prior to the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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