The 2024 AdventHealth 400 was held on May 5th, with NASCAR coverage on FOX Sports. The race had several significant moments, including Chris Buescher leading after 134 laps by a margin of just 1.601 seconds. Kyle Larson led the most laps at 44, while Ross Chastain recorded the fastest lap at lap 2 with a time of 30.184 seconds.
One of the standout moments of the race was when Tyler Reddick took the lead on lap 119 after Larson had led for 29 consecutive laps. Another key moment was when Ross Chastain took the lead on lap 84 after Denny Hamlin had led for 17 consecutive laps. However, this lead was short-lived as the yellow caution flag was raised during lap 81, and Hamlin went on to win Stage 1 by completing lap 80 with a mere 0.441 second lead over Chastain.
After that point, things started to get interesting as Hamlin and Chastain engaged in a fierce battle for dominance throughout the race. In lap 63, Hamlin took back the lead from Larson who had led for an astounding eleven consecutive laps. Meanwhile, Christopher Bell took over as leader in lap 33 after Chastain had been in front for an impressive thirty consecutive laps.
The race began at precisely six o’clock in the evening, with drivers starting their engines to begin their journey towards victory. As negotiations between teams continue to be stalled, it raises questions about how they will remain united moving forward.
Overall, it was a thrilling race that kept fans on their toes until the very end. With so many close calls and exciting moments, it’s clear that NASCAR continues to be one of the most exciting sports out there today!