NASCAR is ready to compete in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and there is a lot on the line. On Saturday night, four drivers will be eliminated in the Round of 16 finale; however, a win at The Last Great Colosseum would automatically lock them into the Round of 12.
Below, we dive into the five NASCAR drivers to watch in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol. Who will land in victory lane on Saturday night?
No. 48 Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman likely needs a win to make the Round of 12, and the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race is coming at the perfect time. Bowman has won the last two NASCAR Cup Series poles at Bristol, with two top-10 finishes in the last three races. If not for an engine issue in the spring, the Hendrick Motorsports driver could have entered victory lane, making him a very intruging driver this weekend.
No. 19 Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing
Chase Briscoe might be the hottest driver in the Cup Series, and the No. 19 team should bring a fast Toyota to Bristol on Saturday. Briscoe continues to pile on points and wins and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is capable of winning weekly, and the Bass Pro Shops Night Race might be the next victory.
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No. 20 Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell has been one of the best drivers at Bristol in the NextGen car era. Bell’s worst finish over the last five Bristol events is 10th place, and he has been close to victory lane several times. After finishing seventh with the best car at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend, the driver of the No. 20 car has a chip on his shoulder heading into the Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
No. 11 Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing
The “bandwagon” is rolling forward, and Denny Hamlin is looking to run over the competition at Bristol. Over the last four Bristol races, Hamlin has two wins and a worst finish of fourth place, making him a very strong competitor in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is looking to win his second straight race in 2025, and Bristol is a great track for the No. 11 team.
No. 5 Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson is the standard at Bristol Motor Speedway. Larson has won the last two Bristol races in the Cup Series, and it has been pure domination. The driver of the No. 5 car has led 873 of the 1,000 laps run at the venue, securing his place as the biggest threat at Bristol. If any other drivers want to win the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race, they must take down Larson.
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