Christopher Bell Wins NASCAR All-Star Race, Edges Joey Logano at North Wilkesboro

Christopher Bell won his first NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway by overtaking Joey Logano in the final laps, securing a $1 million prize. Bell made a decisive pass on Logano despite Logano leading 139 of the 250 laps and maintaining a tire advantage due to pit strategy during a late caution. Logano expressed frustration with the late caution and Bell's aggressive move, saying Bell ran him up the track and left him no option, though he acknowledged the move was fair given the stakes. Bell responded by downplaying Logano's frustrations, saying he had raced similarly to Logano in the past and considered his own maneuvering legitimate. Bell highlighted the significance of the win in his career and the respect he has earned in the racing community, contrasting with Logano's subdued reaction after being denied a second consecutive All-Star victory. The race underscored the intensity and strategic complexity of the All-Star event, with the new promoter's caution reshaping the outcome and sparking debate between the top competitors.