Sometimes “Lucky is Better than Good” as Alex Bowman Steals the Show at the Tricky Triangle capitalizing upon race leader Kyle Larson’s flat tire on final lap.
Long Pond, PA. – June 26, 2021 – ANTHONY HOLBROOK
The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Pocono’s 2.5 mile Raceway, Saturday, June 26, 2021 for the Pocono Organics CBD 325. Today’s NASCAR Cup race was the first of a NASCAR Cup Double Hitter at the famed facility and will conclude after the running of the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350
Pocono Organics CBD 325 recap:
Kyle Larson attempted multiple laps to pass Alex Bowman and place himself in position to extend his win-streak to four consecutive NASCAR Cup point’s races at this weekend’s’ doubleheader at Pocono Raceway. Setting this mark would match the first driver since former Hendrick’s driver Jimmie Johnson to accomplish this achievement.
Slicing and dicing Larson would regain the post after maneuvering around Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman with only four circuits remaining Saturday.
To Kyle Larson dismay, a vibration encountered out of the tunnel turn 2, resulting with a front tire exploding. Lack of steering bolted Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet into the Turn 3 outside safer barrier wall, handing Alex Bowman clear passage for his third victory of the 2021 season.
Alex Bowman’s victory pushed Hendrick Motorsports’ Cup Series win streak to six consecutive races. Hendrick has nine wins overall this season and tied its team record for consecutive wins set in 2007. Hendrick is credited as the winningest organization in NASCAR history.
Pocono Organics CBD 325 – Final Stage Results
(Starting Positions in parentheses)
1. (13) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 130 laps, 43 points.
2. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 130, 47.
3. (2) William Byron, Chevrolet, 130, 50.
4. (10) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 130, 43.
5. (27) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 130, 38.
6. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 130, 45.
7. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 130, 45.
8. (3) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 130, 35.
9. (1) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 130, 45.
10. (18) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 130, 28.
11. (16) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, 130, 27.
12. (29) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 130, 25.
13. (14) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 130, 27.
14. (20) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 130, 23.
15. (7) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 130, 22.
16. (11) Aric Almirola, Ford, 130, 21.
17. (9) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 130, 20.
18. (15) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 130, 23.
19. (17) Michael McDowell, Ford, 130, 18.
20. (25) Chris Buescher, Ford, 130, 17.
21. (12) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 130, 18.
22. (22) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 130, 15.
23. (31) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 130, 14.
24. (28) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 130, 13.
25. (35) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, 130, 0.
26. (24) Anthony Alfredo, Ford, 130, 11.
27. (34) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 130, 0.
28. (36) James Davison, Chevrolet, 130, 9.
29. (30) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 130, 0.
30. (32) BJ McLeod, Ford, 130, 0.
31. (37) Quin Houff, Chevrolet, 130, 6.
32. (21) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 129, 5.
33. (6) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 129, 4.
34. (33) Josh Bilicki, Ford, 128, 3.
35. (38) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 126, 0.
36. (23) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, 125, 1.
37. (19) Ryan Newman, Ford, accident, 96, 1.
38. (26) Cole Custer, Ford, accident, 13, 1.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 129.451 mph.
Time of Race: 2 hours, 30 minutes, 38 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 0.683 seconds.
Caution Flags: 8 for 25 laps.
Lead Changes: 14 among 9 drivers.
Lap Leaders: K.Larson 0-4; W.Byron 5-17; Ky.Busch 18-26; J.Logano 27-44; R.Chastain 45-54; Ky.Busch 55-72; Ku.Busch 73-83; K.Larson 84-91; Ku.Busch 92; D.Hamlin 93-103; M.McDowell 104-108; Ky.Busch 109-111; A.Bowman 112-126; K.Larson 127-129; A.Bowman 130
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Ky.Busch, 3 times for 30 laps; J.Logano, 1 time for 18 laps; A.Bowman, 2 times for 16 laps; K.Larson, 3 times for 15 laps; W.Byron, 1 time for 13 laps; Ku.Busch, 2 times for 12 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 11 laps; R.Chastain, 1 time for 10 laps; M.McDowell, 1 time for 5 laps.
Wins: K.Larson, 4; M.Truex, 3; A.Bowman, 3; W.Byron, 1; J.Logano, 1; C.Elliott, 1; Ky.Busch, 1; R.Blaney, 1; B.Keselowski, 1; C.Bell, 1; M.McDowell, 1.
Top 16 in Points: 1. D.Hamlin, 729; 2. K.Larson, 721; 3. W.Byron, 655; 4. J.Logano, 623; 5. C.Elliott, 617; 6. Ky.Busch, 606; 7. M.Truex, 565; 8. K.Harvick, 552; 9. R.Blaney, 548; 10. B.Keselowski, 519; 11. A.Bowman, 513; 12. A.Dillon, 494; 13. T.Reddick, 444; 14. Ku.Busch, 413; 15. C.Bell, 412; 16. C.Buescher, 409.
The NASCAR Cup Series completes the Pocono Double Hitter race weekend Sunday June 27, 2021 for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 3:00 p.m. E.T. NBCSN Sirius XM /NASCAR 90