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.