Kyle Larson warms up for Sunday with commanding performance in Xfinity race
BRISTOL – April 12, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
NASCAR Cup Series invades Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway, located in Bristol, Tennessee. The distinctive short track billed as the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile “was constructed in 1960 and hosted its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Bristol Motor Speedway’s noted features include exclusive steep banking, combined with an all-concrete surface, two pit roads, and Coliseum-like seating.
Kyle Larson Turning a Qualifying Lap of 15.194 sec will have the best view of the green flag for the annual running of the SciAps 300.
SciAps 300 – Stage 1 Recap
Pole Sitter Kyle Larson unloads a fast hotrod to open the beginning stage. His presence at the front will be tested as Larson extends his marginal lead of 2 seconds over Justin Allgaier with 30 to conclude Stage 1.
Sheldon Creed’s domino collision Red Flag’s event until carnage removed from track surface.
Race Leader Larson guides majority of field for pit services to reload for the closing Stage laps.
Sam Mayer and Ryan Sieg opts out of pit attention taking control of the pace in the final laps.
Sam Mayer plan of action will be merited of a checker flag as contenders expire real estate to overtake Mayer.
Sam Mayer edges Kyle Larson for Stage 1 Checkers at Bristol’s High Banks!
SciAps 300 – Stage 1 Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Sam Mayer
2. Ryan Sieg
3. Kyle Larson
4. Sammy Smith
5. Justin Allgaier
6. Connor Zilisch
7. Nick Sanchez
8. Jesse Love
9. Carson Kvapil
10. Brandon Jones
SciAps 300 – Stage 2 Recap:
Stage 1 winner Sam Mayer relinquishes his race lead as teams hit Stage 2 pit refueling.
Kyle Larson rotates back to the front with drivers contesting his advancement.
Justin Allgaier attempted to dethrone Larson lead fell short of anticipation.
Kyle Larson separates himself from the field utilizing preferred lane lines while avoiding confrontation.
Kyle Larson’s authority exhibited, collecting all the marbles in Stage 2.
SciAps 300 – Stage 2 Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Kyle Larson
2. Justin Allgaier
3. Sammy Smith
4. Carson Kvapil
5. Connor Zilisch
6. Jesse Love
7. Brandon Jones
8. Corey Heim
9. William Sawalich
10. Sam Mayer
SciAps 300 – Final Stage Recap:
Justin Allgaier utilizes inside lane to battle Larson for the final and determining Stage. Allgaier profits return to the front while Larson covers Justin’s rear view mirror view.
A Mason Massey caution flag with less than 90 laps remaining slows down and tightens the field for a final attempt to overtake race control. Justin’s stint at the front will be attested and relinquished as Kyle Larson return to the front is evident.
An epic exhibition of short track racing domination revealed as Larson extends his lead over Allgaier with only lap traffic to tend with.
No substitute for experience as Larson slices through challengers enroute to Checkers at Thunder Valley.
SciAps 300 – Results
Pos | Driver
1. Kyle Larson
2. Carson Kvapil
3. Justin Allgaier
4. Sammy Smith
5. Brandon Jones
6. Jesse Love
7. Ryan Sieg
8. Corey Heim
9. Christian Eckes
10. Dean Thompson
11. Sam Mayer
12. Connor Zilisch
13. Daniel Dye
14. Josh Williams
15. Anthony Alfredo
16. Nick Sanchez
17. Justin Bonsignore
18. Parker Retzlaff
19. Taylor Gray
20. Jeremy Clements
21. Jeb Burton
22. Kyle Sieg
23. Matt DiBenedetto
24. Austin Hill
25. Mason Massey
26. Harrison Burton
27. Ryan Ellis
28. Thomas Annunziata
29. Garrett Smithley
30. Blaine Perkins
31. Kris Wright
32. Greg Van Alst
33. CJ McLaughlin
34. William Sawalich
35. Alex Labbe
36. Brennan Poole
37. Sheldon Creed
38. Mason Maggio
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Points Standing
(After SciAps 300 4/12/2025)
Pos | Driver | Wins | Points
1. Justin Allgaier | 2 Wins
2. Austin Hill | 2 Wins
3. Jesse Love | 1 Win
4. Connor Zilisch | 1 Win
5. Brandon Jones |1 Win
6. Sam Mayer | +105
7. Carson Kvapil | +50
8. Sheldon Creed | +45
9. Ryan Sieg | +42
10. Sammy Smith | +34
11. Daniel Dye | +5
12. Harrison Burton |+2
— Playoff Cutline —
13. Jeb Burton |-2
14. Christian Eckes |-5
15. Nick Sanchez |-7
NASCAR Cup Series travels to iconic Rockingham Speedway for the North Carolina Education 250 presented by Black Tire:
Saturday
April 19th, 2025
4:00 p.m. E.T. / CW / SIRIUSXM NASCAR 90 / PRN
