RACE RECAP
In a remarkable display of race craft, Christopher Bell charged from 15th on the starting grid to win the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway โ a gain of 14 positions that showcased both driver talent and team strategy. The No. 62 led 63 laps on the day and scored 67.3 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 0.330 seconds.
Chandler Smith (No. 38) finished second after starting 16th โ an impressive climb of 14 positions, while Giovanni Ruggiero (No. 17) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Christian Eckes captured Stage 1 and Ben Rhodes won Stage 2. The race featured 7 lead changes among 4 drivers โ Christian Eckes led a race-high 132 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. Short-track racing at its finest โ fenders rubbing, tempers flaring, and the cream rising to the top over the final run.
The biggest mover of the race was Dawson Sutton (No. 26), who charged from 34th to 7th โ a gain of 27 positions that made the No. 26 one of the top fantasy value plays. Brenden Queen also impressed, climbing from 28th to 10th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 8 drivers failed to finish. Corey Heim (started 12th) was collected in an accident after completing 179 laps, and Kaden Honeycutt (started 1st) was collected in an accident after completing 179 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Christopher Bell led all scorers with 67.3 points, followed by Christian Eckes (48) and Ben Rhodes (43).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
VALUE PICKS
BUSTS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $13 | 1 | 134.60 2 ร 67.30 | |
B | $14 | 5 | 84.00 1.75 ร 48.00 | |
C | $9 | 11 | 64.50 1.5 ร 43.00 | |
D | $8 | 6 | 48.75 1.25 ร 39.00 | |
E | $5 | 7 | 30.00 1 ร 30.00 |


