Kyle Larson is aiming to continue his impressive streak at Bristol Motor Speedway during the Round of 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series, once again showcasing his remarkable success at the iconic track. Larson’s Bristol NASCAR dominance has become a focal point, with recent performances positioning him as a clear favorite heading into the weekend.
Larson’s commanding performance at Bristol Motor Speedway
Larson, representing Hendrick Motorsports and piloting the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, has delivered extraordinary results on Bristol’s high-banked half-mile oval. Over the last two Cup Series appearances at the venue, he led 873 out of 1,000 possible laps, claiming victory in both events. His triumph in this year’s spring race now makes Bristol one of four tracks where he’s secured three career wins, alongside Kansas Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Across his Bristol career, Larson has amassed 1,762 laps led, a staggering margin 712 laps clear of his total at any other track. In 18 starts at this venue, he has posted eight top-five finishes and 13 times has finished inside the top 10, all pointing toward an outstanding level of consistency.
Playoff momentum for Hendrick Motorsports teammates
Last year’s fall night race saw Larson clinch a playoff victory, guaranteeing his advance to the Round of 12 after his win at Bristol. As another challenging elimination race arrives, attention also turns to his teammate Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car. Bowman may need a similarly strong performance to progress, especially since his recent outings have been encouraging—he has started both of the last two Bristol races from pole position.
Within Hendrick Motorsports, Chase Elliott has built his own record at Bristol, finishing in the top 10 in more than half of his starts with nine out of 16 races in that bracket, and having led 444 laps. William Byron rounds out the team’s recent Bristol highlights, taking sixth place in this spring’s event, underscoring the team’s collective strength at The Last Great Coliseum.
Looking ahead at the Round of 16 showdown
With the upcoming Round of 16 race approaching, expectations are high for Larson as he seeks to extend his winning form at Bristol. The success of his fellow teammates, including strong results from Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, and William Byron, sets the stage for Hendrick Motorsports to make a significant impact. As the playoff battle intensifies, all eyes will be on whether Larson can further cement his Bristol NASCAR dominance with another memorable performance in the heart of Concord.
