Thrilling Race at Bristol Motor Speedway: 54 Lead Changes and Only Five Cars Finish on the Lead Lap

The race at Bristol Motor Speedway was full of drama and excitement, with a track-record 54 lead changes. The focus was on how long tires would last, who would have problems next, and how drivers navigated through the field. Despite only five cars finishing on the lead lap, it was an action-packed race that kept fans entertained.

Denny Hamlin emerged as one of the winners, securing his 52nd career Cup victory and his second consecutive win at Bristol. Managing tires over 500 laps was key to his success, and he was proud of his performance. Martin Truex Jr. finished as the runner-up, continuing his streak of three consecutive finishes of seventh or better. Brad Keselowski also had a strong race, finishing third and moving into a playoff spot after two top-five finishes. Rick Ware Racing had a good night as well, with both Justin Haley and Kaz Grala finishing in the top 20 at Bristol for the first time in the organization’s history.

However, there were some losers from the race. Austin Cindric finished 31st, marking his third consecutive finish of 29th or worse. Zane Smith suffered tire issues and had to retire due to engine problems, finishing 36th. Richard Childress Racing also had a rough race