During the NASCAR GEICO 500 race, there were numerous lead changes among the drivers, highlighting the competitive nature of the event. Justin Haley became the seventh leader on lap 17, and by lap 79, Noah Gragson narrowly led over John Hunter Nemechek, marking the 35th lead change of the day. Nemechek, the 15th different driver to lead, had earlier taken the lead from Gragson on lap 72, which was one of six consecutive lead changes in just six laps. SVG, with a push from Anthony Alfredo, also led for the second time. The race also saw intense activity during pit stops, with Kyle Busch winning the race off pit road and becoming the 12th different leader on lap 64. Stage 2 resumed with a green flag, showcasing strategic positioning and quick shifts in leadership, demonstrating the dynamic and unpredictable nature of NASCAR racing.
Gragson ekes out lap 79 over JHN. 35th lead change of the day. #NASCAR | #GEICO500
And @JHNemechek becomes the 15th different driver to lead this race with a slingshot of Gragson on lap 72. Six straight lead changes among six different drivers in the last six laps. #NASCAR | #GEICO500
And just that quickly, @NoahGragson back up front with help from JHN. 71/188 complete #NASCAR | #GEICO500
SVG with a nice push from Anthony Alfredo to lead for the second time today. #NASCAR | #GEICO500
Up to 13 leaders and 30 lead changes at Lap 68. #NASCAR
SVG leading the top lane up to 11th place on lap 68! #NASCAR | #GEICO500
Back to green for the start of Stage 2 Kyle Busch Ryan Blaney Chase Elliott Austin Cindric William Byron Harrison Burton Alex Bowman Christopher Bell Bubba Wallace Michael McDowell Carson Hocevar # Todd Gilliland Erik Jones Ross Chastain Daniel Hemric Ty Gibbs Ryan Preece Shane…
RESTART 1 — Lap 67: Busch, Elliott and Byron outside with Blaney, Cindric and Burton inside. Stage 2 is green. #NASCAR
Kyle Busch wins the race off pit road, gaining four spots. Then it’s Elliott (-), Blaney (+1), Cindric (-3), Burton (+1), Byron (-3), Reddick (+1), Bell (-1), Bowman (-) and McDowell (+3). #NASCAR
After coming off pit road with the lead, @KyleBusch will become the 12th different driver atop the scoreboard today on lap 64. #NASCAR | #GEICO500
Gragson overshot his pit. Race off: Busch, Elliott, Blaney, Cindric, Burton the front five. #NASCAR | #GEICO500
Earning points that stage Austin Cindric Chase Elliott William Byron Ryan Blaney Kyle Busch Harrison Burton Christopher Bell Brad Keselowski Alex Bowman Noah Gragson
And @Justin_Haley_ becomes the seventh different leader of this race on lap 17. Nine lead changes so far. #NASCAR | #GEICO500