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Kyle Larson Puts Fair Play First in Phoenix Race, Despite Confrontation with Rival Christopher Bell

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 10, 2025
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Kyle Larson Puts Fair Play First in Phoenix Race, Despite Confrontation with Rival Christopher Bell

Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during qualifying for the Shrines Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

In a gripping display of sportsmanship, Kyle Larson, a stalwart of the NASCAR Cup Series, held his ground against formidable rival Christopher Bell at the electrifying Phoenix Raceway event. Despite trailing Bell in the 2025 season, Larson chose not to engage in a tit-for-tat strategy, preferring to compete with integrity and respect.

Bell and Larson’s rivalry dates back to their early dirt racing days and has since escalated to the pinnacle of motorsport, the NASCAR Cup Series. Their latest face-off at the Phoenix Raceway saw Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, demonstrating the remarkable skill and professionalism that epitomize his career.

In the high-octane world of NASCAR, where every lap is a battle and victories are often earned by pushing the boundaries, Larson opted for a different approach at the Shriner’s Children 500 race. Commencing from the 17th position, Larson utilized Goodyear’s choice tires to maximum effect, propelling himself into the top ten by the end of stage 1. He steadily ascended through the ranks, reaching a commanding third place by the 224th lap.

As the race neared its conclusion, a fierce showdown ensued between Bell, Larson, and Denny Hamlin. On the final lap, Bell’s strategic maneuver forced Hamlin to back off, providing Larson an opportunity to advance into a three-wide dash. However, Larson abstained from pressing his advantage, ensuring a clean finish to the race.

Although witnessing his competitor Bell clinch a third consecutive victory was a tough pill to swallow, Larson stood by his decision to avoid a repeat of the contentious Austin Cindric incident at COTA. He asserted in a post-race interview that his approach had been the correct one, acknowledging that forcing the issue could have resulted in chaos on the track.

Additionally, Larson heaped praise on his Hendrick Motorsports team for their exceptional performance. To climb from 17th to third is a notable achievement, and Larson acknowledged the critical role his pit crew played in this ascent. He also emphasized the need for continuous improvement to clinify victory when the stakes are highest during the fall season.

While Bell savors his third successive win, Larson is already strategizing for their next encounter, aiming to interrupt Bell’s winning streak. The mutual respect between these old dirt racing foes remains intact, making their rivalry one of the most captivating narratives in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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