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NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray Stadium was a smashing success, with an atmosphere that would be nearly impossible to replicate at any other facility in the world.

Chase Elliott exited his race-winning car to a delighted standing-room only crowd cheering wildly in Bowman Gray Stadium."I hope we didn't disappoint," Elliott said. "It was fun for me at least. We'll hopefully come back here one day.