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Kyle Larson Secures Emotional Cup Victory at Bristol with Dominant Performance

Larson led 411 of 500 laps in the Food City 500, honoring his late friend Jon Edwards as he claimed his 31st career Cup Series win.

Kyle Larson, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win during the NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee.
Denny Hamlin wins the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2024.
Apr 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during driver introductions for the NASCAR Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
Apr 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during the NASCAR Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Larson delivered a commanding performance at Bristol Motor Speedway, leading 411 laps to win the Food City 500 for his second Cup victory of the 2025 season.
  • The win marked Larson's 31st career Cup Series victory and his third at Bristol, where he has excelled in recent years.
  • Larson dedicated the win to his late friend and former PR representative Jon Edwards, with his car and others displaying decals in Edwards' memory throughout the weekend.
  • Denny Hamlin finished second in his 400th consecutive Cup start, falling short of a third consecutive win but praising Larson's dominant effort.
  • Larson's weekend also included a dominant Xfinity Series win and a second-place finish in the Truck Series race, narrowly missing a historic triple-header sweep.