Kyle Larson Shines at Bristol, Smith Wins Truck Series

Kyle Larson dominated the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, leading 411 of 500 laps, to secure a victory dedicated to his late PR representative, Jon Edwards. This win marks Larson's second Cup win of the season, boosting him to fourth in the standings. Denny Hamlin finished second, breaking his two-race winning streak but reinforcing his position in the championship race. Larson also excelled in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, leading 276 of 300 laps, while Chandler Smith secured a victory in the NASCAR Truck Series, holding off a challenge from Larson. The Bristol races were crucial for Larson's championship bid and Hendrick Motorsports' drive to end a four-year Cup title drought. Notably, William Byron continues to lead the overall standings with a 30-point advantage over Hamlin.