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At-track photos: 2023 Bristol Dirt Race weekend

By Staff Report | Published: April 9, 2023 63
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota, poses next to his winner sticker in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Food City Dirt Race.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota, takes the checkered flag under caution to win the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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The pit crew work to repair the No. 8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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A general view of a "It's BRISTOL Baby" signage during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident as Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Kroger/Irish Spring Chevrolet, pass during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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The pit crew work to repair the No. 1 AdventHealth Chevrolet, driven by Ross Chastain during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Kroger/Irish Spring Chevrolet, Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Speedy Cash Ford, and Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 42 Sunseeker Resort Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A close view of the damage to Kyle Larson's No. 5 Chevrolet.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 SiriusXM Toyota, race for position.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 41 United Rentals Ford, race for position.

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A pack of cars, led by Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 McDonald's/Dr Pepper Toyota, race for position.

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Tyler Strong | for NASCAR Studios

A pack of cars slide through the turn in the Cup Series race on Sunday night.

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Tyler Strong | for NASCAR Studios

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 SiriusXM Toyota, race for position.

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Tyler Strong | for NASCAR Studios

Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, works his way around the track.

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A pack of cars enter the turn in the Cup Series race on Sunday night.

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A general view of pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 King's Hawaiian Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 51 Biohaven/Jacob Co. Ford, spins in front of Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Speedy Cash Ford, after an on-track incident as Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, pass on the low line.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag waved by honorary starter, NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton to start the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 41 United Rentals Ford, waits on the grid.

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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver introductions.

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Dirt-track superstar Jonathan Davenport walks on stage during Cup Series driver introductions.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

Before Sunday's Cup Series race, Hall of Famer Tony Stewart was recognized as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers. Mike Helton, vice chairman of NASCAR, was on hand to present Stewart with the award, alongside FOX Sports' Clint Bowyer. 

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Chase Briscoe sits in his car talking to crew members before the start of Sunday night's Food City Dirt Race.

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Crew chief Rodney Childers and Kevin Harvick stand on the grid during pre-race ceremonies.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Ford Mustang sits on the grid before Sunday's race.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

Ross Chastain climbs into his car before the start of Sunday night's Food City Dirt Race.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

Ford drivers Aric Almirola and Harrison Burton have a conversation on pit road, while Rajah Caruth speeds by during hot laps to pack in the dirt before Sunday's race.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A low angle of the dirt racing surface at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Joey Logano celebrates in Victory Lane

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway — the site of Sunday's Food City Dirt Race (7 p.m. ET, FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Scroll through to see the scenes from a special weekend of dirt-slingin' action.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 66 Hang 10 Car Wash Ford, and his spotter, NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney, celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 66 Hang 10 Car Wash Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Christian Eckes spins at Bristol

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 NAPA AutoCare Chevrolet, and Jonathan Davenport, driver of the No. 7 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Hailie Deegan and Zane Smith race at Bristol

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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 13 Ford Performance Ford, and Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38 Love's/Speedco Ford, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Logano drives on Bristol Dirt

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 66 Hang 10 Car Wash Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Green flag flies at Bristol

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Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38 Love's/Speedco Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Justin Haley drives at Bristol

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Justin Haley, driver of the No. 31 Tide Chevrolet, Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 AdventHealth Chevrolet and Josh Berry, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet, race during qualifying heat No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Cup cars drive on Bristol dirt

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota, drives during qualifying heat No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson poses with pole award

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Cup cars drive on the Bristol dirt

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 McDonald's/Dr Pepper Toyota, leads the field during qualifying heat No. 4 for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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AJ Allmendinger drives at Bristol

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Gain Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota, race during a qualifying heat for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Kyle Larson drives on Bristol dirt

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during qualifying heat No. 3 for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race.

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Brad Keselowski and Josh Berry drive at Bristol

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 King's Hawaiian Ford, and Josh Berry, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet, drive during a qualifying heat race at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

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Alex Bowman and Austin Dillon drive at Bristol

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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 BREZTRI Chevrolet, race during a qualifying heat for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Zane Smith poses with pole award

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Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38 Love's/Speedco Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award for the Weather Guard Truck Race on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

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Trucks drive at Bristol

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Chase Purdy, driver of the No. 4 Bama Buggies Chevrolet, Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford, Tanner Gray, driver of the No. 15 Mobil 1 Toyota, and Stefan Parsons, driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet, race during qualifying heat No. 1 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Stewart Friesen drives at Bristol

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Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Ferris Commercial Mowers Toyota, drives during qualifying heat No. 2 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Trucks drive at Bristol

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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford, leads the field during qualifying heat #1 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Ben Rhodes drives at Bristol

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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford, drives during qualifying heat No. 1 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Trucks drive on Bristol Dirt

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Mason Massey, driver of the No. 33 Brunt Ford, Jonathan Davenport, driver of the No. 7 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, and Lawless Alan, driver of the No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet, race during qualifying heat No. 1 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson looks on

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A general view of the dirt on the track at Bristol Motor Speedway

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A uniformed-look for the No. 23 and No. 45 haulers of 23XI Racing.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

The No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford of Aric Almirola gets ready to hit the garage.

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The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Martin Truex Jr. is wheeled out.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A busy and active garage area as teams get prepped for this weekend's action.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A detailed look at the tire treads seen on this weekend's Goodyear selection.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

A detailed look at the tire treads seen on this weekend's Goodyear selection.

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Zach Sturniolo | NASCAR Studios

The dirt is ready.

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