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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Christopher Bell Gushes As He Bags Eye-Watering $1 Million NASCAR All-Star Prize
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell clinched the victory of the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and as a result, bagged the staggering $1 million prize. The driver of the No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE fended of Team Penske driver Joey Logano to celebrate on Victory Lane. While reacting to the achievement after the race, Bell could barely contain his excitement: "North Wilkesboro, how about that one? That right there was absolutely incredible. North Wilkesboro is the best short track on the schedule. Let's go. [The No. 20 pit crew is] the best. There's nothing else to say. Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina."This sport can be so humbling because behind the wheel you're just a small part of the success. These boys right here, Adam Stevens [crew chief] on the pit box, all the mechanics, all the engineers that put this thing together – they're the big picture. I'm just the guy that gets to stand up here and talk to you and take the pictures, but without them I'm nobody and I owe it all to these guys. The 30 year old driver added: "North Wilkesboro – the best short track in NASCAR. It is absolutely incredible. I had so much fun last year. I sucked in the race, but racing here last year was so much fun. As this place continues to age, it's just going to get better and better. "Man, that was an amazing race. There were so many guys up there racing for the lead. We saw two-wide, three-wide for the lead. It's just a pleasure to race here, and especially whenever you get to drive this Camry. These boys have done such a good job on this thing. I told them going into it, this was the best car we've had in a long time. Christopher's best #AllStarRace finish before tonight? 10th. He sure changed that stat. — NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 19, 2025 "Joey was fast. He gave us a lot of competition and [Ryan Blaney] was really good there and [Chase Elliott]. They had competitive cars. The strategy – we knew it would be all over the place and it fell our way. "[Joey Logano] is probably the best. Him and his spotter do such a good job of working together to play the air game. It works, it works really well. Whether you're at North Wilkesboro or you're at Kansas or Michigan. "He did a great job of trying to keep me behind him, and I knew that once I got that run off turn 4, it was like alright, I'm going to have to be a little more aggressive and kind of leaned on him and got him out of position. I knew once I got the lead, I had the tire advantage so I should be able to cruise, and it worked out that way." NASCAR All-Star Race results
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Denny Hamlin Suffers Early NASCAR Cup Series Exit In Texas As Car Bursts Into Flames
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry XSE burst into flames during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The 44-year-old encountered a mechanical issue towards the end of Stage 1, which saw flames billow out from the rear of the Camry XSE. He managed to get the car off the track to safety and was able to get out of the without assistance as the fire marshals worked to extinguish the fire. Fire in the No. 11. Denny Hamlin is okay. — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 4, 2025 NASCAR later confirmed that the co-owner of 23XI Racing was cleared by the infield medical center. While speaking to FOX Sports, via after his early exit from the race, Hamlin explained: "It missed for like three-quarters of a lap. But other than that, no (warning), nothing. They'll take it back and look at it." Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in... Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. MoreThe No. 11 Toyota was off-pace for that portion of the lap in an attempt to get the car to the attention of the crew. His engine, unfortunately, had other plans. "I didn't want to let it try to blow all the way, that way, we could at least take a look at it, try to figure it out," Hamlin said. "If you detonate them hard, then it's really hard for the manufacturer to figure out exactly what broke first. But usually, the way it blew up, they'll be able to find out." Austin Cindric secured the Stage 1 win, which ended under caution.
