Christopher Bell beats Kyle Larson in World of Outlaws race
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It‘s the rivalry Sprint Car fans have missed for a long few years. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson. But it came roaring back in a big way on Thursday night at Volusia Speedway Park.
A heartbreaking spin for Emerson Axsom set up a three-lap duel to the finish for the dirt racers at heart that‘ve become stars of the NASCAR Cup Series. And the two titans delivered.
Bell led the way, and Larson threw everything at him. Bell kept the Kreitz Racing No. 69K glued to the bottom in Turns 1 and 2 while Larson ripped the Silva Motorsports No. 57 around the top. Bell slid himself in Turns 3 and 4 leaving Larson to try crossovers. It came down to the final corner of the last lap as Bell again drifted up in front of Larson. The Elk Grove, CA native ducked under Bell as they exited Turn 4. The two drag raced to the checkered flag, and it was Bell holding off Larson by .05 seconds for his first gator.
The finish brought the entire crowd to their feet. Fans got a taste of the two battling on dirt last month when Bell held off Larson in similar fashion at the Tulsa Shootout. And the rivalry was rekindled even more as Bell bested him again for a Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals gator and $12,000.
— World of Outlaws —
Another unforgettable chapter in Bell 🆚 Larson 🫡@CBellRacing holds off @KyleLarsonRacin at @VolusiaSpeedway to win in just his second Sprint Car race since 2022! pic.twitter.com/1bbaNekIBB
— World of Outlaws (@WorldofOutlaws) February 7, 2025
