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Christopher Bell Claims Bristol Cutoff Win as JGR Sweeps Round of 16

Severe right-side wear forced NASCAR to add a tire set, shaping the Round of 12.

Overview

  • Bell slipped past Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith on a late four-lap restart and held off Brad Keselowski by 0.343 seconds.
  • A softer right-side tire triggered rapid wear, 14 cautions, on-track fires and shorter stints, leading officials to release an extra set around Lap 273.
  • Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen and Josh Berry were eliminated, while Austin Cindric advanced as the final transfer after a late right-front fire.
  • Ty Gibbs led a race-high 201 laps but lost substantial time with a pit-entry mistake and finished 10th.
  • The Round of 12 begins Sept. 21 at New Hampshire, with Joe Gibbs Racing riding a three-race playoff sweep into the next stage.