BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, congratulates Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

At-track photos: 2019 Bristol 1 weekend

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The Busch brothers having a chat in Victory Lane after they battled hard and finished first and second in Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Family is family but racing is racing: After the race Sunday Kurt Busch discussed with FS1's Jamie Little that he would have wrecked his brother for the win.

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Kurt Busch giving his brother Kyle Busch a congratulatory hug for his win on Sunday, despite wanting the win as badly as he did.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch shows off the checkered flag from his eighth career victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Busch fought off his brother Kurt, who finished second. It was the second time the Busch brothers finished 1-2 in a Cup race, the other coming in 2015 at Sonoma.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Busch crosses the finish line first for his fourth win of the season and the 54th of his career in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The win didn't come easy for Busch, who had to recover from an early wreck. The No. 18 team stayed out on old tires after a late caution but was able to hold on for the win.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch burns it down for the eighth time at Bristol. "It ain't 12," Busch said in his post-race interview, a tribute to Darrell Waltrip's Bristol dominance.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The sweet taste of victory for the Candyman.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates with his son Brexton in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A familiar scene these day in Victory Lane, as son Brexton gets the customary post-race toss.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates with his wife Samantha and their son Brexton in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Mom Samantha joins the party for a family pic in Victory Lane.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 PPG Ford, races Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Autotrader Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney led a race-high 158 laps, and teammate Joey Logano led 146 laps and won Stage 2. But Team Penske couldn't add to its war chest of victories this season. Logano came home third and Blaney was fourth at Bristol.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Autotrader Ford, races Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas Automation Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer said Joey Logano didn't leave him enough room after late contact led to Bowyer dropping to seventh place after a strong day.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Dillon battled Bowyer to get the Stage 1 win, Dillon's first stage win of his career.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, races William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron started on the front row, but things went awry early when he came in contact with Aric Almirola on Lap 1. Kyle Larson, meanwhile, battled trouble all day and finished 19th.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Another look at Byron, who finished 16th in the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.

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It's Bristol, baby, and the short-track racing got going in a hurry. A Lap 1 incident involved the No. 10 of Aric Almirola and the No. 24 of William Byron.

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The No. 18 of Kyle Busch took some damage as a result of cars stacking up from the No. 10-No. 24 incident, after the No. 17 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rammed into the back of him.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Check out the damage on the front of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford after the collision with Kyle Busch. Stenhouse was many laps down after going to the garage.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Autotrader Ford, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano survived the wild action early on to come away with a Stage 2 win, the Team Penske driver's third stage win of the season.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 CRAFTSMAN Racing for a Miracle Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The action on pit road at Bristol is always fast and furious and worth keeping an eye on to see if anyone gains an advantage.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars closely following in the corners at Bristol can lead to some mayhem as we saw early. NASCAR put down another treatment of PJ-1 traction compound before Sunday's race.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Symbicort Chevrolet, races Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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They go three-wide early at Bristol, and that will make your heart beat a bit faster on a Sunday afternoon.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Darrell Waltrip waves the green flag as Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads the field at the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Darrell Waltrip does double-duty, waving the green flag and yelling his famous, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity" over the PA system at Thunder Valley. Waltrip is retiring as a broadcaster after this year.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads the field into turn one after the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott leads the field to the green flag to start the Food City 500 as he, William Byron, Ryan Blaney and Erik Jones make the youngest foursome to ever start a Cup series race.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane with the Xfinity Dash 4 Cash check after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell holds up his check for $100,000 after winning the Dash 4 Cash at Bristol.

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Christopher Bell gets out of his car after winning the Alsco 300 at Saturday. This was his first victory at Bristol.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates in victory lane by placing the Winner's sticker on his car after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell puts his second winner sticker on the No. 20 Toyota.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A victory burnout.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, races Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 ARMOUR Vienna Sausage Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell wins the Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. He also won $100,000 in the Dash 4 Cash.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 MoneyLion Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A group of cars race for track position at Bristol on Saturday.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 ARMOUR Vienna Sausage Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier, who won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, leads the way on Saturday afternoon.

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Cole Custer, the polesitter, leads the field to green at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cole Custer is starting on the pole for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Hello, Dolly!

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #2 Dolly Parton Chevrolet, is introduced during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick really getting into character this weekend as Dolly Parton is on the hood of his No. 2 Chevrolet.

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Corey LaJoie takes a look at his No. 32 GO FAS Racing Ford.

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Erik Jones, who is sporting a special paint scheme this weekend, gets ready for the final Cup Series practice.

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Jimmie Johnson is all smiles before practice Saturday.

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Chase Briscoe is one of four Dash 4 Cash eligible drivers at Bristol.

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Ryan Blaney's helmet is ready for him to slip it on for practice Saturday.

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William Byron hops into his car.

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The calm before the storm.

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Cars are ready to race in the Last Great Colosseum!

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Chase Elliott is the pole-sitter for Sunday's race.

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Kevin Harvick is likely hoping practice will help him improve upon his 13th starting position at Bristol.

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Joey Logano is all smiles after logging the fourth-fastest practice time in Saturday's first practice session.

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Mike Helton, NASCAR Vice Chairman, gives Darrell Waltrip a hug in the media center at Bristol Motor Speedway during his retirement announcement.

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Darrell Waltrip listens as Mike Helton shares some kind words about him after 19 years in the FOX booth.

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Denny Hamlin talks with Darrell Waltrip in the Bristol media center after his official retirement announcement.

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Daniel Suarez looking very focused as he gets ready for the first Cup Series practice.

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Brad Keselowski's helmet sits on top of his No. 2 Ford on pit road at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, signs autographs for fans during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch signs some autographs on his way through the garage at Bristol.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: The crew of Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, push the car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman's team pushes the No. 88 Chevrolet out to pit road for the start of Cup Series practice.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 PPG Ford, signs autographs during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney takes time to sign autographs for fans after practicing.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Harrison Burton, driver of the #18 Dex Imaging Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway in the No. 18 Toyota.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Michael Annet, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael Annett looking focused during the final practice for the Xfinity Series at Bristol.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #23 Allegiant Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek topped the first NASCAR Xfinity Series practice Friday.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Switch Chevrolet, stands on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson gets prepared to hop in his No. 9 Chevrolet for the final Alsco 300 practice.

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Clint Bowyer jumps in his No. 14 Ford for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

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Kyle Larson talks with the media after qualifying 16th on Friday.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gets ready for Cup Series qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Austin Dillon is all smiles after seeing a lot of improvement in his car during qualifying.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, talks with Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Nutri Chomps Ford, during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Cole Custer and Chase Briscoe stand talk strategy together during the final Xfinity Series practice.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott won the Busch Pole Award at Bristol on Friday. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron will share the front row with him.

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, poses with the Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott poses with his Busch Pole Award at Bristol Motor Speedway.