Christopher Bell punches ticket to NASCAR championship race; wins rollercoaster race at Homestead
1 year, 2 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 to overtake Blaney for the lead. The crash briefly made it a race between Blaney and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, who took the lead on the restart. He was out of the race with 32 laps to go in an unfortunate turn of events for Joe Gibbs Racing — Hamlin’s teammate Martin Truex Jr., another playoff driver, left with an engine issue moments later.

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Christopher Bell says NASCAR robbed him of spot in Cup Series championship through race manipulation
1 month, 1 week ago

Christopher Bell says NASCAR robbed him of spot in Cup Series championship through race manipulation

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell made it clear Saturday that he believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title when he was punished for reacting to race manipulation in the final playoff qualifying race. In Friday’s annual state of the sport address, chief operating officer Steve O’Donnell said the racing at Martinsville “pissed me off, …

Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship
1 month, 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 …

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances

Associated Press  

Ryan Blaney suffered a crushing defeat at the Martinsville Speedway NASCAR race, losing the title to Tyler Reddick. Blaney had the lead in the final lap but made a critical mistake, allowing Reddick to pass him. Despite the setback, Blaney remains in contention for the championship, needing either a win on Sunday or a miracle to secure his title defense.

Cup Series regular Christopher Bell holds off Cole Custer to win Xfinity Series race at Darlington
3 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 …

AUTO RACING: Bell leads NASCAR into Nashville, Verstappen seeks F1 win in Austria
5 months, 4 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 …

Joe Gibbs driver Christopher Bell emerges as a NASCAR championship contender
5 months, 4 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 …

Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win
6 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 …

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1
6 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 …

Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory
6 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 …

Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points

New York Times  

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series Round 3 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a spot in the Championship 4 final that will determine the 2023 Cup champion. “ felt like we put together really strong playoffs, especially the Round of 8.” Blaney said, adding he was “really proud of the whole effort” and “can’t wait to get to …

Christopher Bell, NASCAR’s Mr. Clutch, proves his mettle again at Homestead
1 year, 2 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 …

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell wins pole for Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1 year, 5 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 …

Christopher Bell wins at New Hampshire to join NASCAR Cup playoff field
2 years, 5 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 …

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