Lebanon, Tenn. – July 1, 2024 – Anthony Holbrook
The Nascar Cup Series drops in to Music City for the running of the Ally 400 sponsored by Nashville Superspeedway. Turning a lap at 29.859 Denny Hamlin will start from the pole position for 300 scheduled laps in Music City.
Ally 400 – Recap:
Nashville Superspeedway
Stage 1
Denny Hamlin rolls to the front after unloading a fast hot rod. Denny will lead the pack until 15 circuits around Nashville finds Justin Haley losing control ahead of the forerunners. Denny slows to avoid accident, opening the door for Christopher Bell advancement. Christopher Bell continues adding playoff points winning the first Stage at Nashville.
Ally 400 – Results:
Nashville Superspeedway
Stage 1
1. Christopher Bell
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Tyler Reddick
4. Kyle Larson
5. Brad Keselowski
6. Ty Gibbs
7. William Byron
8. Chris Buescher
9. Martin Truex Jr
10. Bubba Wallace
Ally 400 – Recap:
Nashville Superspeedway
Stage 2
As advancing weather surrounds fairgrounds race teams plan for the unwelcomed visitor. Majority of the race teams optimize the pit service during Stage 2 break. Christopher Bell challenges the track by taking only a two-tire change for the Stage 1 dominator. Bell will pilot the field until mother nature entered equation on lap 126.
Less than halfway mark in the event, Jet Dryers assist track detailing after cloud burst, aiming for safe surface to complete racing venue.
In the closing laps, Denny Hamlin along with Kyle Larson exchange paint onward to challenge race leader Bell.
Hamlin and Larson tangling episode will allow Bell to pull away and claim the 2nd Stage win Music City.
Ally 400 – Results:
Nashville Superspeedway
Stage 2
- Christopher Bell
- Tyler Reddick
- Kyle Larson
- Denny Hamlin
- Brad Keselowski
- Chase Elliott
- Martin Truex Jr
- Ryan Blaney
- Chris Buescher
- Noah Gragson
Ally 400 – Recap:
Nashville Superspeedway
Final Stage
A carnival of five caution flags after the 300 scheduled laps will assist Nashville and NASCAR to determine a victor. Emphasis will be directed to drivers who are adequate equipped to finish the remaining laps without running out of liquid adrenaline.
The final green/white/checker displayed Logano driving out of his rear-view mirror as Reddick takes shape to steal the show.
Joey Lugano’s blocked any development of Tyler Reddick’s advancement to receive a Playoff sticker with Nashville Superspeedway win!
Ally 400 – Final Results:
Nashville Superspeedway
1. Joey Logano
2. Zane Smith
3. Tyler Reddick
4. Ryan Preece
5. Chris Buescher
6. Ryan Blaney
7. Bubba Wallace
8. Kyle Larson
9. Daniel Hemric
10. Noah Gragson
11. AJ Allmendinger
12. Denny Hamlin
13. Justin Haley
14. Alex Bowman
15. Austin Cindric
16. Carson Hocevar
17. Todd Gilliland
18. Chase Elliott
19. William Byron
20. Corey LaJoie
21. Chase Briscoe
22. Daniel Suarez
23. Ty Gibbs
24. Martin Truex Jr
25. Brad Keselowski
26. Josh Berry
27. Kyle Busch
28. Harrison Burton
29. Corey Heim
30. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
31. John Hunter Nemechek
32. Austin Dillon
33. Ross Chastain
34. Erik Jones
35, Michael McDowell
36. Christopher Bell
37. Riley Herbst
38. Chad Finchum
NASCAR Cup Series Points Playoff
After (Ally 400 – Nashville Superspeedway)
June 30,2024
Pos | Driver | Points | Wins
1. Christopher Bell | 3 Wins | 24PP
2. Kyle Larson | 3 Wins | 23PP
3. Denny Hamlin | 3 Wins | 19PP
4. William Byron | 3 Wins | 16PP
5. Tyler Reddick | 1 Win | 8PP
6. Ryan Blaney | 1 Win | 7PP
7. Austin Cindric | 1 Win | 7PP
8. Chase Elliott | 1 Win | 6PP
9. Joey Logano | 1 Win | 6PP
10. Brad Keselowski | 1 Win | 5PP
11. Daniel Suarez | 1 Win | 5PP
12. Martin Truex Jr | +143
13. Ty Gibbs | +70
14. Ross Chastain | +66
15. Chris Buescher | +56
16. Alex Bowman | +51
— Playoff Cutline —
17. Bubba Wallace | -51
18. Chase Briscoe | -78
19. Kyle Busch | -104
20. Josh Berry | -131
The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Windy City for the annual running of the Grant Park 165 hosted at Chicago Street Race facility.
Sunday July 7th 2024
4:30 p.m. ET
NBC, MRN, SirisXM-NASCAR 90)
