Dirty dancing.
NASCAR's preeminent division returned to the mire for this week's race, setting up shop in Bristol, Tenn., for the Food City 500.
This year's iteration of the competition spurned the usual complement of dirt that has swept over the Last Great Colosseum in years past. The famed short track returned to its typical asphalt disposition in 2024. Unsurprisingly, the change was met with a steady stream of lead changes on Sunday, as more than a dozen racers raced to the front over the course of the day.
Short tracks always prove an enticing surface. This year's race at Bristol was no exception. Here's what you need to know about the results of Sunday's clash underneath the gleaming Volunteer State sunshine.
Who won the NASCAR race today?
Kyle Larson (-155) was the betting favorite heading into Sunday's race. Next up on the odds board were Denny Hamlin (-140), Christopher Bell (-125), William Byron (+140), Ryan Blaney (+140), and Kyle Busch (+140).
This section will be updated following the conclusion of Sunday's race.
Food City 500 NASCAR results
| Finish | Driver | Car Number | Car Make |
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota |
| 2 | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Toyota |
| 3 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford |
| 4 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Chevrolet |
| 6 | John Hunter Nemecheck | 42 | Toyota |
| 7 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford |
| 8 | Chase Elliot | 9 | Chevrolet |
| 9 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota |
| 11 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Ford |
| 12 | Johs Berry | 4 | Ford |
| 13 | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Ford |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | 41 | Ford |
| 15 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet |
| 16 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Ford |
| 17 | Justin Haley | 51 | Ford |
| 18 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Chevrolet |
| 19 | Kaz Grala | 15 | Ford |
| 20 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyta |
| 21 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Chevrolet |
| 22 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet |
| 24 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet |
| 25 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Chevrolet |
| 26 | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Ford |
| 27 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevrolet |
| 28 | Daniel Hemric | 31 | Chevrolet |
| 29 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota |
| 30 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Toyota |
| 31 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford |
| 32 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Ford |
| 33 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet |
| 34 | Noah Gragson | 10 | Ford |
| 35 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet |
| 36 | Zane Smith | 71 | Chevrolet |
NASCAR points standings 2024
Heading into Sunday's race, here's how the point standings shaped up:
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1. | Ryan Blaney | 151 |
| 2. | Kyle Larson | 141 |
| 3. | Martin Truex Jr. | 141 |
| 4. | William Byron | 134 |
| 5. | Tyler Reddick | 130 |
| 6. | Ty Gibbs | 130 |
| 7. | Ross Chastain | 129 |
| 8. | Denny Hamlin | 129 |
| 9. | Chase Elliott | 123 |
| 10. | Daniel Suarez | 114 |
| 11. | Kyle Busch | 110 |
| 12. | Christopher Bell | 102 |
| 13. | Alex Bowman | 99 |
| 14. | Bubba Wallace | 97 |
| 15. | Austin Cindric | 87 |
| 16. | Chris Buescher | 86 |
| 17. | Michael McDowell | 84 |
| 18. | Erik Jones | 84 |
| 19. | Chase Briscoe | 83 |
| 20. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 80 |
| 21. | John Hunter Nemechek | 80 |
| 22. | Brad Keselowski | 75 |
| 23. | Corey LaJoie | 70 |
| 24. | Carson Hocevar | 70 |
| 25. | Daniel Hemric | 67 |
| 26. | Noah Gragson | 53 |
| 27. | Harrison Burton | 53 |
| 28. | Todd Gilliland | 52 |
| 29. | Justin Haley | 52 |
| 30. | Joey Logano | 51 |
| 31. | Josh Berry | 48 |
| 32. | Austin Dillon | 46 |
| 33. | Zane Smith | 40 |
| 34. | Kaz Grala | 37 |
| 35. | Ryan Preece | 28 |
| 36 | David Ragan | 17 |
| 37 | Derek Kraus | 11 |
| 38 | Jimmie Johnson | 9 |
