Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was the king of the track at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, as he won the 2025 edition of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
It was an exciting race that saw Bell and Logano lead 20 and 22 laps, respectively. But in the end, it was the 30-year-old Bell, who grabbed the checkered flag for his first win since he topped the field at the 2025 Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway back in March.
Aside from the glory that comes with winning the race, Bell also came away with a huge check, as he pocketed $1 million as prize.
“SHOW HIM THE MONEY! 💰 @cbellracing charges to the front to win the #AllStarRace and $1,000,000!” NASCAR shared in a post on its official Instagram account following Bell’s latest win.
That post garnered plenty of attention from fans, with many expressing how much thrill they got from watching the race unfold.
“This goes down in contention as the best race of the year, best short track race in a long time.,” said a fan on Instagram.
Another one said: “That battle for the finish was legendary. Wilkesboro showing us we are on the edge of greatness”
From a commenter: “Finally glad to see a great North Wilkesboro All-Star Race! Hats off to C-Bell as well!!”
“Thanks bell for not letting logano win,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “This is the best short track race I think I may have seen in the next gen car”
Said another: “best race of the season and it doesn’t even count”
Bell himself was astounded by his feat, as he edged Logano by only 0.829 seconds.
“That right there is absolutely incredible,” Bell said after the race, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). “North Wilkesboro, best short track on the schedule.”
Bell seemingly benefited from Logano’s decision not to pit during the “Promoter’s Caution.” While Logano opted to stay on the track, Bell got two new tires. Bell then proceeded to catch Logano after only five laps before securing the lead for good with nine laps left in the race.
Ross Chastain finished third in the race, Alex Bowman was fourth and Chase Elliott rounded out the top five.
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