What NASCAR Cup drivers said after COTA race won by Christopher Bell…

Christopher Bell clinched his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on March 2, 2025, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). After overtaking Kyle Busch in the final laps, Bell held off challenges from William Byron and Tyler Reddick to secure the win. citeturn0search1

Driver Reactions:

William Byron (Second Place): Byron praised Bell’s driving, acknowledging that Bell “ran me really hard” and executed clean passes, earning his respect despite their competitive battle. citeturn0search1

Kyle Busch (Fifth Place): Busch expressed disappointment over his fading performance, stating, “Wish it was us” after leading a race-high 42 laps but ultimately finishing fifth. citeturn0search6

Chase Elliott (Fourth Place): Elliott reflected on his challenging race, mentioning a first-lap incident that left him with a broken toe link. He credited his team’s strategy, especially crew chief Alan Gustafson’s call to change tires late, which enabled his comeback to a top-five finish. citeturn0search7

These insights highlight the drivers’ perspectives on the race’s dynamics and their performances at COTA.

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