Ty Gibbs won the All-Star Open and secured a spot in the All-Star Race, with Bubba Wallace finishing second to also advance. Additionally, Noah Gragson was the recipient of the fan vote for the second year in a row, earning the final spot in the All-Star Race.
Gibbs started from the pole and led the first 50 laps, building a significant lead over Wallace before the race’s midway point and mandatory pit stops. He held on to his position and led the remaining 50 laps to claim victory in the All-Star Open, with Wallace finishing in second place.
During Wallace’s pit stop, there was some confusion as he appeared to have an incorrect tire combination on his car. However, it was later determined that this was due to green tape on one of his tires which created an illusion of a rule violation. Sixteen out of the 20 drivers in the All-Star Open opted for similar tire strategies during pit stops.
Josh Wise’s 2014 fan vote victory remains one of the most memorable moments in all-star race history. Meanwhile, drivers such as Austin Cindric, Corey LaJoie and John Hunter Nemechek faced setbacks throughout
