Gibbs led 199 out of 200 laps in the All-Star Open
Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace qualified for the NASCAR All-Star Race through the All-Star Open
Wallace finished 1.572 seconds behind Gibbs in second place
The 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway saw two drivers, Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace, advance to the main event through the All-Star Open. Gibbs dominated the race with a total of 199 laps led out of 200, while Wallace finished in second place just behind him.
The All-Star Open was held on May 19, and it determined the final two spots for the main event. The top two finishers from this race qualified for the All-Star Race. Gibbs' impressive performance earned him the first spot, while Wallace finished in second place.
Gibbs' victory in the All-Star Open was a result of his consistent speed throughout the race. He led every lap except for one, which he spent in pit row for maintenance due to a broken toe link caused by contact with the wall. Despite this setback, Gibbs quickly regained his position at the front of the pack and went on to win.
Wallace finished 1.572 seconds behind Gibbs but still managed to secure a spot in the All-Star Race. He showed great determination and skill throughout the race, keeping up with Gibbs' pace and maintaining a strong second place position.
The NASCAR All-Star Race is set to take place on May 20 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The event will feature some of the best drivers in NASCAR competing for a $1 million prize. With Gibbs and Wallace joining the already qualified drivers, the race is shaping up to be an exciting one.
The 2024 All-Star Race Weekend is held at the North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.
Twenty NASCAR Cup Series drivers compete for a $1 million prize in the All-Star Race.
Seventeen drivers locked into the All-Star Race via other means left 2 spots open for the top finishers in the preliminary All-Star Open and 1 spot for the All-Star Fan Vote winner.
Kyle Larson will start at the rear of the race due to a driver change.
Accuracy
Joey Logano won the 40th annual NASCAR All-Star race and the $1 million prize with a dominant showing, leading for 199 of the 200 laps.
Ty Gibbs suffered soft contact and spun out, causing the second caution flag of the race.
Joey Logano led every lap of the race from pole position until halfway, when he came in for maintenance due to a broken toe link caused by a collision with the wall.
Joey Logano won the 40th annual NASCAR All-Star race and the $1 million prize with a dominant showing, leading for 199 of the 200 laps.
Kyle Busch caused a collision that resulted in Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spinning out on pit row, leading to a post-race confrontation between the two drivers.
Ty Gibbs suffered soft contact and spun out, causing the second caution flag of the race.
Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell had a dramatic battle for position up front.
Joey Logano led every lap of the race from pole position until halfway, when he came in for maintenance due to a broken toe link caused by a collision with the wall.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was rear-ended into the wall by Kyle Busch on lap 2, resulting in an early caution and potential post-race conflict.
