Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was the king of the observe at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, as he gained the 2025 version of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
It was an thrilling race that noticed Bell and Logano lead 20 and 22 laps, respectively. However in the long run, it was the 30-year-old Bell, who grabbed the checkered flag for his first win since he topped the sphere on the 2025 Shriners Kids’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway again in March.
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Except for the glory that comes with profitable the race, Bell additionally got here away with an enormous test, as he pocketed $1 million as prize.
That put up garnered loads of consideration from followers, with many expressing how a lot thrill they acquired from watching the race unfold.
“This goes down in rivalry as the very best race of the 12 months, finest quick observe race in a very long time.,” mentioned a fan on Instagram.
One other one mentioned: “That battle for the end was legendary. Wilkesboro exhibiting us we’re on the sting of greatness”
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From a commenter: “Lastly glad to see an important North Wilkesboro All-Star Race! Hats off to C-Bell as nicely!!”
“Thanks bell for not letting logano win,” a social media person posted.
By way of a unique commenter: “That is the very best quick observe race I believe I could have seen within the subsequent gen automobile”
Stated one other: “finest race of the season and it doesn’t even rely”
Bell himself was astounded by his feat, as he edged Logano by solely 0.829 seconds.
“That proper there’s completely unimaginable,” Bell mentioned after the race, per the Related Press (h/t ). “North Wilkesboro, finest quick observe on the schedule.”
NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates profitable the NASCAR All-Star Race.Peter Casey-Imagn Photos
Bell seemingly benefited from Logano’s resolution to not pit in the course of the “Promoter’s Warning.” Whereas Logano opted to remain on the observe, Bell acquired two new tires. Bell then proceeded to catch Logano after solely 5 laps earlier than securing the lead for good with 9 laps left within the race.
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Ross Chastain completed third within the race, Alex Bowman was fourth and Chase Elliott rounded out the highest 5.
