NASCAR

2024 - 9 - 20

Fasten Your Seatbelts: Bowman Takes the Pole at Bristol!

Alex Bowman - Bristol Motor Speedway - Busch Light Pole - Corey LaJoie - Cup Series - Justin Haley - NASCAR - Playoffs

Alex Bowman scores career pole number five as NASCAR’s elite gear up for the Bristol playoff race! Who will make it to the finish line?

The lights dimmed and engines revved as Bristol Motor Speedway prepared to host one of NASCAR’s most thrilling events—the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. On that electrifying Friday evening, it was Alex Bowman who emerged victorious, clinching the coveted pole position in his No. 48 Chevrolet. With a blistering lap time of 15.142 seconds, Bowman will lead the field to a green flag at the playoff elimination race, marking his fifth career pole in the Cup Series. With such a strong start, Bowman's fans are buzzing with excitement, and for good reason; he’s looking to secure his place in the playoffs after enduring a rollercoaster season filled with rumors about his future.

But it’s not just the pole position that has spiced things up in the NASCAR world. In a surprising twist, two drivers, Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley, are set to swap teams mid-season, adding an unexpected twist to the race dynamics. LaJoie will be heading to Rick Ware Racing, while Haley returns to Spire Motorsports. Such exchanges are rare in NASCAR and have already stirred conversations among fans and analysts alike. Will the new team environments provide the spark needed for these drivers to excel on the track?

As the anticipation builds for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, it's worth mentioning that this event isn’t just another date on the calendar; it’s steeped in history. Bristol Motor Speedway, known affectionately as “The Last Great Colosseum,” provides a unique blend of high-banked turns and short-track excitement. The race will also see shadows of NASCAR legends, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has confirmed he won’t compete in the Xfinity Series in 2025. While we await the start of the race, fans are reflecting on the season's biggest victories and the nerve-wracking moments leading up to elimination in the playoffs.

With the Saturday night showdown looming, all eyes will be on the track, where drama is sure to unfold. Several NASCAR stars are already feeling the heat with their playoff hopes on the line, including a three-time Daytona 500 winner. It’s a high-speed chess match, and the tension can be sliced with a knife as the cars prepare to roar down the iconic half-mile oval. Who will claim victory, and who will be left racing for next season? Stay tuned as experts simulate the race 10,000 times, narrowing down this weekend’s contenders more accurately than a pit crew’s precision!

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NASCAR qualifying results: Alex Bowman takes pole, Hendrick ... (Hendrick Motorsports)

Thanks to some fast qualifying runs on Friday evening, Hendrick Motorsports drivers will have the high ground. Alex Bowman took the pole position in his No. 48 ...

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Alex Bowman wins Busch Light Pole for Bristol playoff race (NASCAR)

Alex Bowman scored his fifth career Cup Series pole as he'll lead the field to green Saturday night at Bristol (7 p.m. ET, USA).

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NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol: Starting lineup, TV schedule for ... (The Tennessean)

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. See the starting lineup here.

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Spire, Rick Ware Racing swap Corey LaJoie, Justin Haley for ... (NASCAR)

Spire Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing said Friday that the two teams will swap drivers Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie, starting next week.

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NASCAR.com's 36 for 36 picks for Bristol Night Race (NASCAR)

With Watkins Glen in the rearview mirror, our players next pick their Cup Series driver for Sunday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup starting lineup: Alex Bowman wins Bristol pole (NBC Sports)

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Alex Bowman will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday night's playoff elimination race at Bristol Motor Speedway after scoring his ...

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Starting Lineup: NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at ... (Sports Illustrated)

Alex Bowman secured the pole position for Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway as he turned an ultra-fast 15.142 second ...

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2024 Bristol NASCAR odds, predictions, lineup, time: Model reveals ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine simulated the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Night Race 10000 times and revealed its NASCAR Cup Series picks for Bristol on Saturday.

Bowman silences firing rumors with pole-winning run in NASCAR's ... (The Associated Press)

Alex Bowman just two weeks ago was desperately trying to debunk rumors his seat was in danger. Now he will start the first elimination race of NASCAR's ...

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Corey LaJoie And Justin Haley Swap Seats In Unusual NASCAR ... (Forbes)

In a surprise move, Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley will swap NASCAR teams mid-season, with LaJoie heading to Rick Ware Racing and Haley returning to Spire ...

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NASCAR Classics: Races to watch before Bristol playoff race (NASCAR)

A general view of racing at Bristol. David Taylor. Allsport. Throughout the 2024 NASCAR season, Ken Martin, director of historical content for the sanctioning ...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has no plans to race in Xfinity Series in 2025 (NASCAR)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces that he has no plans to race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series after Friday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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A trio of NASCAR stars in danger of playoff elimination at Bristol ... (The Washington Post)

The first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs has a three-time Daytona 500 winner and a pair of former Cup Series champions in danger of being bumped from ...

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Friday NASCAR schedule for Xfinity, Cup Series at Bristol (NBC Sports)

The Xfinity Series will practice and qualify ahead of its race Friday night — the final race of the regular season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his return to the ...

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NASCAR stars who could miss playoff cut (Lewistown Sentinel)

By JENNA FRYER. AP Auto Racing Writer. The first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs has a three-time Daytona 500 winner and a pair of former Cup Series ...

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What channel is the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol on today ... (The Tennessean)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making his annual Xfinity Series start on Friday in a JR Motorsports Chevrolet. Dale Jr. fans won't have too many more chances to see him ...

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NASCAR playoffs at Bristol starting lineup: Alex Bowman leads ... (CBSSports.com)

Bowman's pole is the fifth of his career and his first pole not in the Daytona 500 since 2016.

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How to watch the Bass Pro Shops Night Race NASCAR Cup Series ... (CBS News)

CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are ...

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More thrills on tap as NASCAR playoff party pulls into Bristol (WHBL News)

When the NASCAR Cup Series postseason began two weeks after the regular season closed at Darlington, the sanctioning body hoped for one achievement in the ...

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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2024 Bass Pro Shops ... (Frontstretch.com)

Need some fantasy picks for the Bristol Night Race? We've got you covered.

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More thrills on tap as NASCAR playoff party pulls into Bristol (WTVB News)

When the NASCAR Cup Series postseason began two weeks after the regular season closed at Darlington, the sanctioning body hoped for one achievement in the ...

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NASCAR 2024 playoffs at Bristol: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup ... (USA TODAY)

All the information you need for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, the first elimination race of the NASCAR playoffs.

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4 Storylines for Saturday night's NASCAR Cup playoff race at Bristol (NBC Sports)

Four playoff drivers will be eliminated Saturday night. Two former champions — Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski — are among the four drivers below the ...

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What channel is the NASCAR Bristol race on today? Time, TV ... (The Tennessean)

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race NASCAR Cup Series race takes place on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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2024 Bristol NASCAR odds, predictions, lineup, time: Model has ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine simulated the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Night Race 10000 times and revealed its NASCAR Cup Series picks for Bristol on Saturday.

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What to Watch: Into the night at Bristol, with playoff fates and tire ... (NASCAR)

Everything to know for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race, the 29th event of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture: Xfinity points standings after ... (The Tennessean)

But Justin Allgaier comes into the first playoff race as the playoff points leader, 27 points ahead of the cutoff line. The series now shifts into playoff mode, ...

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NASCAR betting: 2024 Bristol Night Race odds (NASCAR)

View the betting favorites for the 2024 Bristol Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, the final Round of 16 race in the Cup Series Playoffs.

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