Sammy Smith takes pole position at rain-affected Atlanta Xfinity race.

Rain cancels Xfinity Series qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, putting Joe Gibbs Racing's Sammy Smith on the pole. Denny Hamlin announces he will appeal his penalties for intentionally wrecking Ross Chastain at Phoenix Raceway. Hendrick Motorsports' Chad Knaus responds to penalties levied against the organization for issues with its hood louvers, putting the onus on NASCAR and single-source suppliers. Reigning series champion Zane Smith will start on the pole for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Austin Hill is one of the favorites for the Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, having won the season opener at Daytona International Speedway and repeated at Las Vegas Motor Speedway two weeks ago.