Christopher Bell took dwelling his second NASCAR victory in as many weeks, profitable the checkered flag at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday.
Bell additionally gained the Ambetter Well being 400 in Atlanta final week earlier than taking dwelling this 12 months’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on the street course.Â
Kyle Busch led for a good chunk within the second half of the race however fell again within the closing laps after his proper rear acquired tousled.
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Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 2, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)
The ultimate three laps have been a three-man race between Bell, William Byron and Tyler Reddick, who make up the final three winners of this race.Â
The Daytona 500 winner in Byron did all he may to get by Bell, and as soon as Bell cleared Busch, the Oklahoma driver needed to make a determined bid to maintain his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in entrance of the hard-charging Byron in his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and 2023 race winner Reddick of 23X1 Racing’s Toyota.
Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 2, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)
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However in his effort to take dwelling his second-consecutive EchoPark victory (Bell got here in second final 12 months), Bell was capable of maintain on for the victory on the straightaway.
“These street course races are simply a lot enjoyable,” Bell stated. “(Busch) was doing such a very good job working his race. He bobbled and allowed me to get out entrance. When he did, I simply stated do not beat your self.”
It’s the primary time since 2023 {that a} NASCAR driver has gained back-to-back races, when Byron took dwelling the Penzoil 400 and United Leases Work United 500 that March.
Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 2, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)
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It’s the eleventh victory of Bell’s profession, which started in 2020. Bell has now gained not less than two races in every of his final 4 seasons; he gained three final 12 months.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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