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Gibbs Edges Bell at Iowa as Chase Push Begins
sports15 days ago

Gibbs Edges Bell at Iowa as Chase Push Begins

Ty Gibbs held off Christopher Bell to win the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, the Cup Series’ first race in August and the start of the Chase push. Gibbs beat Bell after a late restart while Bell had won Stage 2 and Ryan Blaney had won Stage 1, with Blaney starting on pole and Austin Cindric entering the weekend 12th in points. The result tightens the standings, with Gibbs potentially moving to second, and Cindric remaining the final Chase qualifier as the round begins.

via The Tennessean|
#chase#christopher-bell#iowa-corn-350
sports1 month ago

Blaney Edges Hocevar on Final Lap in Rain-Delayed Atlanta Victory

Ryan Blaney won a rain-delayed Atlanta Cup race by overtaking Carson Hocevar on the final lap with help from Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell. Wallace was penalized for advancing below the double-line and finished 29th; Hocevar led late and finished third, while Christopher Bell finished second for the fifth time this year. NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro next with six regular-season races remaining.

via FOX Sports|
#bubba-wallace#carson-hocevar#christopher-bell
Briscoe Edges Bell for Chicagoland Triumph as Toyota Dominates
sports1 month ago

Briscoe Edges Bell for Chicagoland Triumph as Toyota Dominates

Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on the final laps to win the eero 400 at Chicagoland, giving Toyota a top-three showing as the Cup Series returned to the 1.5-mile track. William Byron won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, Denny Hamlin started on pole and led portions of the race, and Kyle Larson spun early and spent time back in the pack before rallying, but Briscoe secured his first win of the season.

via The Tennessean|
#chase-briscoe#chicagoland#christopher-bell
sports2 months ago

Hamlin seals three-peat Cup win with Pocono triumph

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, his third consecutive Cup victory (and 64th career win), after overtaking Christopher Bell with four laps to go as Bell ran out of fuel; Hamlin also extended Pocono’s record with his eighth win there. Stage 1 was won by Hamlin, Stage 2 by Todd Gilliland (his first career stage win). Reddick finished second, followed by William Byron, John Hunter Nemechek and Kyle Larson, while Bell finished 26th after the late-speed issues.

via NASCAR.com|
#christopher-bell#cup-series#denny-hamlin
sports2 months ago

Bell to Pocono with fractured wrist, trusting safety and grit

Christopher Bell will race the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono despite a fractured left wrist suffered in last weekend’s Michigan crash, praising the car’s safety features and his gear. Doctors estimate roughly six weeks to heal with no surgery, and Bell says he can drive one-handed enough to shift; Brandon Jones is on standby if needed, and Bell remains committed to Pocono while cautious about upcoming road-course events later this month that may be tougher on the wrist.

via NASCAR.com|
#christopher-bell#michigan-crash#nascar
Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race
nascar-cup2 months ago

Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race

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.

via Motorsport.com|
#christopher-bell#delta-v#michigan-international-speedway
sports2 months ago

Bell’s Michigan crash stands as Next Gen era’s toughest hit, prompting safety review

Christopher Bell’s Michigan crash was the hardest hit of the Next Gen era, with NASCAR officials confirming the delta-v (speed loss on impact) was the largest seen since the car’s 2022 debut; Bell’s helmet, HANS tether and head surround foam are under review, SAFER barrier repairs followed the incident, and Bell has been cleared to race Pocono as NASCAR continues safety analyses, a topic discussed on the Hauler Talk podcast.

via NASCAR.com|
#christopher-bell#delta-v#hauler-talk
sports2 months ago

Fiery Michigan collision ends Elliott-Bell duel

Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell crashed violently on a late restart (lap 148) at Michigan International Speedway while battling for second, sending Bell’s car into flames and Elliott into a tire barrier at nearly 200 mph. Both walked away and were checked by safety crews; Elliott apologized to Bell afterward. Bell was evaluated and released from the infield care center. Denny Hamlin won the race; Elliott had led 67 laps and won Stage 2, while Bell entered seventh with recent runner-up finishes, highlighting a competitive weekend before the crash.

via NASCAR.com|
#chase-elliott#christopher-bell#crash
sports2 months ago

Hamlin edges Bell and Briscoe for Nashville Cracker Barrel 400 win

Denny Hamlin overtook Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a late four-lap dash at Nashville Superspeedway to win the Cracker Barrel 400, with Bell finishing second and Briscoe third; Bell acknowledged a costly mistake, Briscoe voiced frustration, and both moved up in the regular-season standings as the playoff picture tightens.

via NASCAR.com|
#chase-briscoe#christopher-bell#denny-hamlin
Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out
sports4 months ago

Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out

Christopher Bell topped Group 1 in Kansas Advent Health 400 practice with the fastest overall speed and the best 5/10/15/20/25/30-lap averages, while Alex Bowman looked fast and was strong on some longer runs, William Byron reported a loose feel yet posted high 20–30 lap averages, Corey Heim showed solid speed, and Noah Gragson also posted solid pace.

via ifantasyrace.com|
#alex-bowman#christopher-bell#kansas-speedway
sports7 months ago

Larson Crashes Out as Bell Leads NASCAR Charge in 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

At the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, NASCAR stars including Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Jesse Love and Ty Gibbs competed; Larson led the Monday feature but crashed out of the 30-lap A Main, ending his bid for a third Chili Bowl title. Bell dominated the Race of Champions and finished eighth in the A Main after a late push. Love flipped on the last lap of the A Main and withdrew on Saturday, while Gibbs finished mid-pack and DNFed in the C Main. Other NASCAR entrants posted mixed results, with Creed debuting and advancing before being eliminated in Saturday action, and the rest of the field recording a range of outcomes across prelims to main events.

via NASCAR.com|
#chili-bowl#christopher-bell#kyle-larson