Overview
- Kyle Larson's attempt to achieve a historic triple-header sweep at Bristol ended after a second-place finish in the Truck Series race, with Chandler Smith taking the win.
- Larson rebounded strongly with a commanding victory in the Xfinity Series race, leading 277 of 300 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- The failed sweep follows earlier setbacks this season, including a spin at Darlington and a misunderstanding of NASCAR’s updated Damaged Vehicle Policy.
- Larson and his team have been navigating an emotionally challenging season, marked by the recent passing of Hendrick Motorsports Communications Director Jon Edwards.
- With the Bristol weekend behind him, Larson is now preparing for the Memorial Day Weekend 'Double,' where he aims to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.