C Bell clinched his first All Star Win

The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway was a thrilling event, marked by strategic decisions, intense on-track battles, and notable incidents. Christopher Bell emerged victorious, securing his first All-Star win and a $1 million prize.

Race Overview

Christopher Bell started from the outside front row after a commanding performance in his heat race. Throughout the main event, he engaged in a competitive battle with Joey Logano, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion. Bell managed to overtake Logano and maintained his lead to the finish line, showcasing the strength of his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Key Incidents

Lap 2: Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Collision

On the opening lap, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made an aggressive three-wide move between Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. Although there was no contact, Busch felt squeezed and retaliated on Lap 2 by turning Stenhouse into the wall, ending Stenhouse's race. Stenhouse parked his damaged car in Busch's pit stall and confronted Busch's crew. After the race, Stenhouse and Busch engaged in a physical altercation in the garage area .

Lap 119: Kyle Busch and Ty Gibbs Incident

Later in the race, Busch was involved in another incident when he misjudged his braking point and spun Ty Gibbs, bringing out a caution.

Lap 70: William Byron Hits the Wall

William Byron, running in the top ten, got into the wall in Turn 4 on Lap 70, leading to repairs that effectively ended his contention in the race .

Strategic Decisions

Tire strategy played a crucial role in the race outcome. During the halfway caution at Lap 101, teams had to decide between soft and hard tires. Joey Logano's team chose to stay on the softer option tires, preserving track position. This decision proved advantageous as Logano maintained his lead until Bell's late-race pass .

Final Results

1. Christopher Bell (Joe Gibbs Racing)

2. Joey Logano

3. Denny Hamlin

4. Chris Buescher

5. Kyle Larson

6. Ryan Blaney

7. Bubba Wallace

8. Ross Chastain

9. Chase Elliott

10. Michael McDowell

Christopher Bell's victory adds to his impressive 2025 season, where he has already secured multiple wins, including a streak of three consecutive victories earlier in the year. His consistent performance positions him as a strong contender for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.