In fact, when the race concluded, Larson wasn’t exactly sure how he escaped with a fifth-place finish, let alone being one of the five drivers who managed to finish the race on the lead lap.“I think it was all accidental,” Larson said. “I don’t really know what happened. … A bitContinue Reading
It’s Bristol, baby, and it didn’t disappoint. The concrete spring fling at Bristol Motor Speedway had the highest number of lead changes since April 1991, check them out and more in this Race Rewind. SourceContinue Reading
John Probst, senior vice president of innovation and racing development, explains what he saw on Sunday following the Cup Series race at Bristol. SourceContinue Reading
Chris Gabehart, crew chief for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, walks through thrilling race at Bristol Motor Speedway. SourceContinue Reading
For Keselowski, the only negative lasting effect from the race – which was unexpectedly dominated by tire wear and tire management strategy – was smoldering remains of tire burning on his No. 6 Ford when the race ended.Like many, Keselowski was pushing his tires to the limit on the final roughlyContinue Reading
Most drivers navigated the same issue throughout Sunday’s race, but the difference was Truex was in the best position to catch Hamlin for the win. And it was close – so close.Following an uncharacteristic round of green flag pit stops on the short track, Truex emerged running second to Hamlin withContinue Reading
Martin Truex Jr. walks through a tire management showdown with teammate Denny Hamlin that saw Truex come up just short at Bristol. SourceContinue Reading
Denny Hamlin holds off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. SourceContinue Reading
Denny Hamlin describes his day and give props to his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team as they hold on to win at Bristol Motor Speedway. SourceContinue Reading
Hamlin, who won last fall’s Bristol Night Race, found himself in a much different scenario in Sunday’s race, which was the first spring Bristol event held on the asphalt since 2020. The race has been run on dirt for the past three years.It became clear early that the race wouldContinue Reading