NASCAR 2025: Bristol Starting Grid Finalized with Pe…readmore
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway this Sunday for the highly anticipated 2025 Food City 500. With qualifying now complete and penalties factored in, the starting lineup is officially set, and it’s Alex Bowman who will lead the field to green.
Bowman secured the pole position following a stellar performance in qualifying, narrowly beating out strong contenders such as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Larson. Chevrolet drivers dominated the front of the pack, continuing their solid form this season.
Denny Hamlin, who enters the weekend on a hot streak after claiming victories in the last two races, will start from the fourth position. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is aiming for a third straight win and will be looking to repeat his triumph at Bristol from last season. Ryan Blaney, another former Cup Series champion, completed the top five in the qualifying session and will be one to watch when the green flag drops.
However, the day wasn’t smooth for everyone. Defending Cup Series champion Joey Logano endured a frustrating qualifying session after a costly mistake. The Team Penske driver clipped the inside apron with one of his wheels, which sent his No. 22 Ford spinning and crashing into the wall. The impact caused noticeable damage to the rear-right side of his car, forcing him to start from near the back of the grid. Logano will begin the race from 38th out of 39 drivers—an uphill battle ahead for the reigning champ.
Despite the setbacks for some, anticipation is high for Sunday’s race under the lights at one of NASCAR’s most iconic short tracks. With the field set and penalties now accounted for, fans are eager to see if Bowman can convert pole into victory, if Hamlin can keep his winning streak alive, or if Logano can stage a dramatic comeback from the rear of the pack.
The Bristol night race has long been known for drama, short-track tempers, and unexpected twists, and the 2025 edition promises to be no different. As the green flag approaches, all eyes will be on the front-runners—and perhaps even more on those trying to claw their way back from the bottom.
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