The importance of starting up front at Bristol

At Bristol, starting up front is important.

5 of the last 6 Bristol races have been won from a top five starting position.

In last year’s race, 7 of the top 9 finishers started in the top 8.

1) 2nd (Hamlin)

2) 36th (Larson)

3) 1st (Bell)

4) 20th (Buescher)

5) 8th (Gibbs)

6) 4th (McDowell)

7) 7th (Elloitt)

8) 6th (Keselowski)

9) 3rd (Byron)