P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamlin cruises to Bristol Cup win as playoff field cut to 12
dominance was clear. Despite some late-race battles with traffic, Hamlin maintained his lead to secure a comfortable 2.437-second victory over Kyle Larson, who had started from the back of the field. This win marked Hamlin’s third of the 2023 season, a validation of the strong performance he had shown in the previous playoff races. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell, who started in pole position and led the most laps, finished third. Unfortunately, reigning series champion Joey Logano and former champion Kevin Harvick were among the drivers eliminated from further title contention in the first round of the playoffs. Overall, it was a race marked by inclement weather, penalties, and strong performances from Hamlin and his competitors.
Source: motorsport
