Kyle Larson Starts 2025 with a Bang! Steals Victory from

Christopher Bell is on fire to start 2025, showing that his dirt racing dominance is far from over. After winning the Chili Bowl Nationals Race of Champions and the Non-Wing Outlaw Main Event at the Tulsa Shootout, Bell just outdueled Kyle Larson in a photo finish at the World of Outlaws points opener at Volusia Speedway Park.

🔹 Final Margin? 0.005 seconds.
🔹 Cash Prize? $12,000.
🔹 Who did he beat? His biggest dirt racing rival, Kyle Larson.

Bell’s thrilling side-by-side battle with Larson showcased two of the best dirt racers in the world, and it was Bell’s tactical adjustments that sealed the win.

whatever I did, he was going to do the opposite. If I went up, he’d go down. If I went down, he’d go up.” – Christopher Bell

Instead of sticking to the high line, Bell took the bottom lane, hugging it tightly through the final turns. The move paid off, allowing Bell to hold off Larson by mere inches at the checkered flag.

“The last thing I wanted to do was miss and make a mistake. I committed myself to sliding across the drain floor, and it worked. He just didn’t have enough time to build up momentum.” – Bell

A Rivalry Rekindled – Bell vs. Larson
This battle felt like déjà vu for dirt racing fans. It mirrored Bell’s dramatic Tulsa Shootout victory against Larson just weeks ago. The difference? This time, Bell played the strategy game better, knowing that Larson would expect him to run high.