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NASCAR Cup Phoenix: Bell cruises to win for Toyota, ending Chevrolet streak
Last season, Bell had a shot at winning the series title at Phoenix, but blew a brake rotor early in the race and wasn’t competitive. However, in the recent race, Bell from Joe Gibbs Racing won Stage 2, then took the lead after final pit stops and secured his first win of 2024. This victory ended Chevrolet’s winning streak and gave Toyota a win at a track where they had struggled previously. Bell’s strategy of pitting late on fresh tires paid off, allowing him to lead the final laps comfortably. His teammate Ty Gibbs finished third, with Keselowski in fourth and Blaney in fifth. Previous race leader Reddick had a strong start but was overtaken by Bell in Stage 2. Despite facing challenges during the race, Bell’s smart tire and fuel strategy put him in a position to take the lead and secure the win.
