In the final NASCAR Cup race on FOX this year, Christopher Bell claimed victory in the All-Star Race, winning a $1 million prize. This was Bell’s first win in the All-Star Race in his fifth appearance, previously finishing no higher than tenth.
Fondly mentioning North Wilkesboro, Bell expressed his excitement, calling it the best short track on the schedule. He advocated for a points-paying race at the historic track in the future and praised his pit crew for their role in the win.
Joey Logano, on older tires, fought hard but lost the lead to Bell in the closing laps. Ross Chastain and Alex Bowman finished third and fourth, respectively, with Chase Elliott in fifth.
The top ten was completed by William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, and Chris Buescher. Brad Keselowski led early, facing stiff competition from Logano. A caution was caused by Daniel Suarez hitting the wall, and the race saw Bell and Logano battling for the lead on restarts. The race included exciting moments and a strategic move by Larson with tire strategy. At the event’s end, the discussion turned to the introduction of a promoter’s caution.
