These are the All-Time O’Reilly Series Lap Leaders and Track Records at Bristol

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Few tracks test drivers in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series like Bristol Motor Speedway, the world’s fastest half-mile. In this article, we rank the top 10 drivers with the most laps led at the track, besides breaking down historic Bristol records.

1st: Kyle Busch – 2204
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2nd: Justin Allgaier – 1278
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3rd: Kyle Larson – 1252
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4th: Kevin Harvick – 1217
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5th: Mark Martin – 675
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6th: Morgan Shepherd – 616
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7th: Joey Logano – 565
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8th: Matt Kenseth – 504
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9th: Jimmy Spencer – 414
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10th: Carl Edwards – 387
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Track Records

  • Most Races: Jeff Green (39)
  • Most Laps Run: Kenny Wallace (8861)
  • Most Laps Led: Kyle Busch (2204)
  • Most Wins: Kyle Busch (9)
  • Most Poles: Kyle Busch (6)
  • Most Top 5s: Kyle Busch (17)
  • Most Top 10s: Kevin Harvick (24)
  • Most Lead Lap Finishes: Kevin Harvick (26)
  • Qualifying Lap Record: Kyle Larson | 127.988 mph – 14.992 seconds | April 22nd, 2017
  • Worst Starting Position by a Winner: 38th – Kevin Harvick on April 4th, 2005 & Tyler Reddick on August 16th, 2019
  • Winners from Pole: 12 in 84 Races – Latest: Kyle Larson on April 12th, 2025

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