2025 Bristol Night Race results: Christopher Bell survives last lap bump and run to win thriller
Christopher Bell won the Bass Pro Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway in a breathtaking finish. This marks his fourth victory this season and the third consecutive win in the playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing. However, it’s also his first points-paying Cup race win since March in Phoenix.
The race featured a new right-side tire compound that allowed for aggressive wear and falloff, leading to intense competition, filled with unexpected events and a record-setting 14 cautions, the most in a Bristol Night Race in two decades. The final caution occurred due to Cole Custer’s collision with Bubba Wallace, leading to strategic pitting. Drivers like Bell and Brad Keselowski opted for fresh tires, while others, including Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith, stayed out.
With his fresh tires, Bell quickly overtook several competitors, setting the stage for an exhilarating final lap where Keselowski made a final aggressive attempt at Bell but was unsuccessful. "I was nervous on the twos. I didn’t know if I wanted to be on the bottom or the top (for the restart), and whenever Brad picked the top I didn’t really have an option. I had to pick the bottom," Bell remarked after his win.
The unofficial results from the race include:
- Christopher Bell
- Brad Keselowski
- Zane Smith
- Ryan Blaney
- Joey Logano
Bell’s win at Bristol sets the tone as the playoffs continue, with several drivers looking to secure their standings in the upcoming rounds.
