NASCAR Cup Series: Bristol Elimination Race Results
Bristol Motor Speedway – Saturday night’s elimination race concluded the first round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, confirming the exit of four drivers who failed to advance. The results held no surprises, as the athletes beneath the cutline were the ones eliminated, with a win necessary for any to progress.
Notable Elimination – Shane van Gisbergen made playoff history, departing the competition after starting 16 points above the cutline, the highest recorded for an eliminated driver in the first round.
Joe Gibbs Racing Dominance – The event saw Joe Gibbs Racing secure a stronghold in the playoffs, with drivers Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell each claiming victories and adding crucial points to their totals.
Updated Standings for the Round of 12:
- Denny Hamlin: 3,034 points (+26)
- William Byron: 3,032 points (+24)
- Kyle Larson: 3,032 points (+24)
- Christopher Bell: 3,028 points (+20)
- Ryan Blaney: 3,027 points (+19)
- Chase Briscoe: 3,018 points (+10)
- Chase Elliott: 3,013 points (+5)
- Bubba Wallace: 3,009 points (+1)
- Austin Cindric: 3,008 points (-1)
- Joey Logano: 3,007 points (-2)
- Ross Chastain: 3,007 points (-2)
- Tyler Reddick: 3,006 points (-3)
Next Round Preview – The second round kicks off at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, followed by races at Kansas Speedway and the Charlotte Roval. Christopher Bell secured a victory at New Hampshire last year, while Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson triumphed at Kansas and the Roval, respectively.
The upcoming races will be critical as the competition intensifies and drivers seek to secure their spots in the next phase of the playoffs.
