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Ryan Blaney leads NASCAR Cup Series practice at Bristol
The upcoming race at Bristol on Sunday will be the first on asphalt since 2020; the spring races were held on dirt for the past three seasons, with Christopher Bell as the last year’s winner. Ryan Blaney, currently leading the series points, topped the speed chart with an average lap speed of 127.681 mph, followed by Kyle Busch and Bubba Wallace in the top three. Harrison Burton led Group B with an average lap speed of 125.215 mph. In the 10-lap average speed category, Blaney held the top spot with Ross Chastain and Wallace close behind. Ty Gibbs hit the wall at Turn 2 during practice but returned after repairs. Blaney started practice strong, leading the speed chart at 127.681 mph, with Busch and Wallace following closely behind. Joey Logano rounded out the top five, positioning for an exciting race at Bristol.