Atlanta Motor Speedway would never again host the closing event for the NASCAR Cup Series after the conclusion of this racing event . It was to host the final race in 2001 but because of the September 11 attacks , the New Hampshire 300 , originally scheduled for September 16 , was moved to the week following the NAPA 500 and became that year 's season finale . The final race of the season moved to Homestead-Miami Speedway in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season ; where it remains today
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
2000 NAPA 500