History Beckons: Christopher Bell Aims to Match Bill Elliott’s Record at Vegas

History Beckons: Christopher Bell Aims to Match Bill Elliott’s Record at Vegas

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

PHOENIX — From Christopher Bell’s remarkable third consecutive win of 2025 to the successful season debut of the option tire and a historic start for Katherine Legge—who became only the eighth woman to compete in NASCAR’s top level in more than 50 years—last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway was a pivotal early-season highlight.

And the reviews are positive.

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On This Date in NASCAR History…

On This Date in NASCAR History…

Sunday, April 14, 2002 – On this day in history, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte took the lead with 55 laps to go from fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway – an event that ended under caution. In 42 starts at Martinsville the victory was Labonte’s lone win on the historic short track. (more…)

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