1 week, 5 days ago

Christopher Bell takes a 3-race winning streak to Las Vegas with Adam Stevens in his corner

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Nothing seemed to be going right at the start of Christopher Bell’s relationship with crew chief Adam Stevens. “I will never forget 2021, my first year with Adam Stevens, and me and Adam got off to a rocky start,” Bell said Sunday from Phoenix Raceway. That’s three wins on three different tracks, making Bell the first driver to win three straight races in the NextGen car, which debuted in 2022. With a win this weekend in Las Vegas, Bell would become the first driver to win four straight races since Jimmie Johnson’s championship year in 2007.

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6 days, 6 hours ago

Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Josh Berry spent much of his career content as a journeyman racer who probably would never make it beyond the local short-track scene. In his fifth race with his new team, Berry scored the first Cup Series victory of his career by taking NASCAR’s oldest team to victory lane Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Although Harrison …

1 week ago

Jimmie Johnson has texted Christopher Bell after his 3 victories this season. Bell wants a 4th text

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Christopher Bell sometimes can’t believe seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson even knows Bell exists. That is so cool.” Bell’s three straight wins is the Cup Series’ longest winning streak since Kyle Larson won three in a row twice in 2021, and Bell is the first to do it in NASCAR’s Next Gen car, which was introduced in …

1 week, 6 days ago

Christopher Bell holds off Denny Hamlin at Phoenix to win third straight NASCAR Cup Series race

Associated Press

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell was just ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin after a late restart, in good position to win his third straight NASCAR Cup Series race. Bell survived a late drag race with Hamlin to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races in the NextGen car, edging his teammate by …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bell makes late charge for lead and holds off Byron at COTA for 2nd straight NASCAR victory

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Christopher Bell is making the most of his late-race chances to seize victories. Bell passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR’s first road course race of the season Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas. “He ran me really hard.” Bell’s crew chief, Adam Stevens, …

3 weeks ago

Christopher Bell wins at Circuit of the Americas for second straight NASCAR victory

LA Times

Christopher Bell celebrates after winning at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday. Bell passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR’s first road course race of the season Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas. “He ran me really hard.” Bell’s crew chief, Adam Stevens, said the consecutive wins …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

AUTO RACING: Bell takes the overtime win in Atlanta while Palou sets up for a three-peat in IndyCar

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Site: Austin, Texas. Last race: Christopher Bell took his only lead in the final lap of the race, rallying past Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in a stunning overtime win. Last race: Austin Hill captured his third straight win in Atlanta, leading the pack in 146 of the 163 laps. …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bell’s overtime win in Atlanta boosts hopes that 2025 will be a breakthrough season for No. 20 team

Associated Press

HAMPTON, Ga. — Christopher Bell believes he could be headed toward a big year with Joe Gibbs Racing following what he hopes will be a breakthrough win. All of these tracks coming up in the early part of the season is where we think we can compete for wins and do good, score a lot of points.” Bell had less …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bell takes only lead in OT to edge Hocevar, Larson in another thrilling NASCAR finish in Atlanta

Associated Press

HAMPTON, Ga. — Christopher Bell celebrated a drought-ending victory for himself and Joe Gibbs Racing after a dramatic comeback in Atlanta. Bell edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday in another close NASCAR Cup Series finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the first victory for Joe Gibbs Racing since Bell’s win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship

Associated Press

Ryan Blaney secured a chance to defend his Cup Series championship at Martinsville Speedway after a controversial finish. Blaney won the race, but his victory was marred by NASCAR's lengthy review of Christopher Bell's last-lap pass of William Byron. Bell's pass was deemed illegal, and Byron was given the final spot in the winner-take-all race. Blaney will race against Chase …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cup Series regular Christopher Bell holds off Cole Custer to win Xfinity Series race at Darlington

Associated Press

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Christopher Bell thought his chance to win at Darlington Raceway was over — twice. Instead, Bell held on to win the Xfinity Series event and give himself a chance to sweep the weekend at Darlington in the Southern 500 on Sunday night. “I’ve learned that plenty of times.” Bell, the NASCAR Cup Series regular who drives for …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Bell leads NASCAR into Nashville, Verstappen seeks F1 win in Austria

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES ALLY 400 Site: Lebanon, Tennessee. Last race: Christopher Bell used wet weather tires to win at a New Hampshire track hit with soggy weather. Last race: Christopher Bell started his weekend racing sweep at New Hampshire with a victory, his fourth straight Xfinity win at the track. Defending Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer continues …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Gibbs driver Christopher Bell emerges as a NASCAR championship contender

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — Joe Gibbs has fielded Cup cars for Denny Hamlin since 2005, got a decade out of Tony Stewart and is about to replace Martin Truex Jr., who has driven for the team for the last six years of a 21-year career. I’m excited about what’s to come, that’s for sure.” Bell did have a little help in …

9 months ago

Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell used a three-wide, last-lap pass on Saturday to drive away and win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race for the fourth straight time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 29-year-old Bell needed three extra laps on the 1.058-mile track but remained undefeated at New Hampshire in the Xfinity Series and scored another win for Joe Gibbs …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Enjoy Illinois 300 Site: Madison, Illinois. Fast facts: The race had been red-flagged for more than two hours following a steady downpour.. Bell led a race-high 90 laps in his eighth career victory and became the fourth multiple race winner through 14 races this season.. Custer still leads with nine top 10s.. Elliott’s victory …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory

Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on his resume — even if it was a little anticlimactic. Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the race was called around midnight due to wet weather with 151 laps remaining. “Hopefully, this is something we can build on and get back …

1 year ago

Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix

Associated Press

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell and the rest of Joe Gibbs Racing have been through more than their share of heartbreak in the desert. Last fall, a broken brake rotor spoiled Bell’s NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes in the Valley of the Sun. Bell surged into the lead when Martin Truex Jr. was forced to pit and then pulled away …

1 year ago

Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — There’s a tradition at Hendrick Motorsports to ring the winning bell throughout the North Carolina shop after every NASCAR victory. The bell got its first ring Sunday when Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Rick Hendrick his second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup …

1 year, 4 months ago

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship

Associated Press

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The rivalry hardly reaches the heights of Petty versus Pearson or Earnhardt against Gordon as one of NASCAR’s great competitions. Larson beat Bell at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to claim the first of four spots in Sunday’s title-deciding season finale, then Bell won the next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway to take the second slot. Their rivalry is …

1 year, 5 months ago

Christopher Bell, NASCAR’s Mr. Clutch, proves his mettle again at Homestead

New York Times

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Frustrations were bubbling, the car wasn’t where they wanted it and the No. Yet, 100 laps later, following a somewhat chippy radio exchange with crew chief Adam Stevens, a chaotic sequence that sidelined multiple contenders, a timely caution, and unflappable driving that exhibited why he’s considered one of NASCAR’s top talents, there was Bell performing a smoky …

1 year, 5 months ago

Christopher Bell punches ticket to NASCAR championship race; wins rollercoaster race at Homestead

Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Christopher Bell wasn’t thinking of winning the race. Bell took the lead with 15 laps to go and held off Ryan Blaney for a win that locked him into next month’s NASCAR Championship finale. Kyle Larson, last year’s Homestead winner, was out of the race at Lap 214 after he slammed into the pit road barriers trying …

1 year, 5 months ago

Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR’s championship race with victory at Las Vegas

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Larson used a spectacular mid-race save, got a lightning fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew, then held off Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale. “Glad we don’t need to stress in the last two races,” said Larson. Larson’s fourth …

1 year, 8 months ago

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell wins pole for Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell crashed NASCAR’s playoff field a year ago when he chased down Chase Elliott and pulled off a vital win at New Hampshire. A year later, Bell returned to the track still out in front, only this time on the pole after he turned the fastest qualifying lap of 124.781 mph at New Hampshire Motor Speedway …

2 years, 4 months ago

Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

Associated Press

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Penske Perfect. Will Power added the IndyCar championship to the Team Penske trophy case in September and Logano’s dominating run Sunday closed out the banner year for the organization. First was ‘Daddy is going to get a pole, and he’s going to meet me out here and we’re going to win the race,’ and I couldn’t be …

2 years, 8 months ago

Christopher Bell wins at New Hampshire to join NASCAR Cup playoff field

LA Times

Christopher Bell holds up a 21-pound lobster while celebrating with his wife, Morgan, after winning Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell crashed the NASCAR playoffs, winning Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the 14th Cup Series winner this season. Bell mastered the track where he won Xfinity Series races in 2018, 2019 and …

3 years, 1 month ago

2022 NASCAR season preview: Playoff picks, top driver, best rivalry and more

New York Times

This could be NASCAR’s most unpredictable season yet. Also don’t be shocked to see Chase Elliott become entangled with another veteran, much like he has in recent years with Kevin Harvick, Hamlin and to a lesser degree Kyle Busch. Playoff picks for the 16-driver field Kyle Larson Chase Elliott William Byron Alex Bowman Kyle Busch Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr. …

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