Larson sweeps the stages and race
BRISTOL – April 13, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
The NASCAR Cup Series located to Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway, located in Bristol, Tennessee. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachia the distinctive short track is billed as the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile “was constructed in 1960 and hosted its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961.
Teammates Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman rolled the Food City 500’ gladiators to green from front row. Heavy hearts umbrella the racing world as NASCAR paid tribute to one of their own, John Edwards.
Food City 500 – Stage 1
Recap:
Kyle Larson awaited patiently to score a move on race leader Alex Bowman. Employing the top lane, Kyle Larson pocketed the lead by Lap 40. Kyle Larson won Stage 1 in dominating fashion.
Food City 500 – Stage 1
Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Kyle Larson
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Justin Haley
4. Alex Bowman
5. Carson Hocevar
6. Christopher Bell
7. Ryan Blaney
8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
9. Ty Gibbs
10. AJ Allmendinger
Food City 500 – Stage 2
Recap:
Kyle Larson, dominating Stage 1, proclaims him as a top contender to victor in Thunder Valley.
A Shane Van Gisbergen’ lane miscalculation invites a yellow flag and crucial pit decision for race teams with only 50 Laps in the 2nd Stage run. Larson opts to decline pit service retaining track position.
Denny Hamlin advances to clash for the same trajectory held by Kyle Larson. Kyle Larson will hold off a progressing Hamlin displaying persistent Stage authority.
Kyle Larson wins Stage 2 in convincing fashion.
Food City 500 – Stage 2
Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Kyle Larson
2. Alex Bowman
3. Christopher Bell
4. Carson Hocevar
5. Denny Hamlin
6. Justin Haley
7. Ty Gibbs
8. Ryan Blaney
9. Chase Briscoe
10. Tyler Reddick
Food City 500 – Final Stage
Recap:
Looking for a Broom, Kyle Larson sets the pace for the closing Stage as Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin enter Larson’s rear mirror.
Alex Bowman’s engine is smoking and will require immediate attention behind the wall on lap 330.
Larson’s race team schedules a decisive green flag pit stop, 110 laps of completion.
Kyle Larson rotates back to the front covering the post as teams dive for a final pit service.
Sweeping all Stages at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson adds an additional iconic Gladiator’ Sword to Trophy case.
Adulations bestowed to John Edward’s as Kyle Larson dedicated this Victory to his departed friend.
Food City 500 – Final Stage
Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Kyle Larson
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Ty Gibbs
4. Chase Briscoe
5. Ryan Blaney
6. William Byron
7. Ross Chastain
8. Christopher Bell
9. AJ Allmendinger
10. Austin Dillon
11. Carson Hocevar
12. Josh Berry
13. Justin Haley
14. Kyle Busch
15. Chase Elliott
16. Brad Keselowski
17. Austin Cindric
18. Tyler Reddick
19. Bubba Wallace
20. Ryan Preece
21. John Hunter Nemechek
22. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
23. Noah Gragson
24. Joey Logano
25. Chris Buescher
26. Erik Jones
27. Zane Smith
28. Riley Herbst
29. Cole Custer
30. Michael McDowell
31. Jesse Love
32. Ty Dillon
33. Daniel Suarez
34. Corey LaJoie
35. Todd Gilliland
36. Cody Ware
37. Alex Bowman
38. Shane van Gisbergen
39. Josh Bilicki
NASCAR Cup Series Points Standing
(After Food City 500 – 4/13/2025)
Pos | Driver | Points
1. Christopher Bell | 3 Wins
2. Denny Hamlin | 2 Wins
3. Kyle Larson | 2 Wins
4. William Byron | 1 Win
5. Josh Berry | 1 Win
6. Chase Elliott | +80
7. Ryan Blaney | +77
8. Tyler Reddick | +76
9. Bubba Wallace | +53
10. Joey Logano | +47
11. Alex Bowman | +46
12. Ross Chastain | +31
13. Chris Buescher | +29
14. Chase Briscoe | +15
15. Ryan Preece | +3
16. Kyle Busch | +2
— Playoff Cutline —
17. AJ Allmendinger | -2
18. Ricky Stenhouse Jr | -24
NASCAR Cup Series navigates South for the running of the Jack’s Links 500 hosted by Talladega Superspeedway:
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:00 p.m. E.T.
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