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Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk PETE IACOBELLI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· September 7, 2026
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Key points : Christopher Bell has won the Southern 500, passing Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go. This victory comes after a stretch of 33 races without a win for Bell, despite having seven second-place finishes this season.
From Darlington, S.C.: Christopher Bell has won the Southern 500, passing Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go. This victory comes after a stretch of 33 races without a win for Bell, despite having seven second-place finishes this season. His previous win was last September at Bristol.
Bell's win was achieved by holding on after passing Larson, securing the top spot in the Chase-opening Southern 500.
Further details about the race and Bell's performance are available from the source, including information about his team, Joe Gibbs Racing.
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Category: News Published: September 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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