Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race
TL;DR
Christopher Bell endured the hardest crash of the NextGen era at Michigan when he was slammed into the wall by Chase Elliott, triggering a SAFER Barrier repair and the largest Delta-v change recorded in the NextGen era. Bell suffered a left wrist fracture (with undisclosed ankle injuries) but has been cleared to race at Pocono; NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing safety reviews—focusing on head surround foam and other protections—will inform ongoing safety discussions after the incident.
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