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Here is what you need to know ahead of the second race in the Chase.

Joey Logano lays down blazing qualifying lap to take NASCAR Cup pole at Gateway

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

NASCAR pit crew narrowly escapes horrific incident after pit road crash at Gateway

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Christopher Bell Echoes Kyle Busch’s Final Words After Cementing Darlington Legacy

The Joe Gibbs Racing drivers have run absolute riot throughout the regular season, establishing massive momentum heading into the playoffs. Now that the 2026 Chase has officially begun, Christopher Bell has finally joined the winner’s circle at the perfect time.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 8

NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Answered The Bell At Darlington

The NASCAR Cup Series Chase is officially here, and Christopher Bell took a distinct mental advantage with his first win of the season in Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 7

Denny Hamlin 'a great barometer' for Christopher Bell, No. 20 team

Danny Hamlin, the No. 1 Chase seed and the championship favorite, has only a 12-point lead over Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the standings.

Hamlin calls Spire Motorsports 'unserious'

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways

Christopher Bell scores first win of 2026 NASCAR season

Bubba Wallace jumps to 10th in NASCAR standings

Ty Gibbs unhappy with NASCAR's lineup metric

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 7

'Won’t Be Up There Forever'– Christopher Bell Drops Urgent Title Warning Amid Toyota’s Dominant 2019-Style Peak

Christopher Bell’s win in Darlington was proof that Toyota’s regular-season dominance was not fading away anytime soon. Five of the top six drivers in the standings before and after the Cook Out Southern 500 were Toyota drivers, four of them Joe Gibbs Racing stars.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 6

Christopher Bell passes Kyle Larson late to win Southern 500

Christopher Bell, hampered by seven runner-up finishes through 26 races, opened The Chase postseason Sunday by notching his first Southern 500 victory, capturing the 77th running of the crown jewel race at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C.

Christopher Bell News / Yardbarker / September 6

Christopher Bell scores first win of 2026 NASCAR season in Chase-opening Southern 500

Bell broke a 33-race winless streak.

'You better win': Winning is ticket to a NASCAR championship in new format

Jimmie Johnson reveals why John Hunter Nemechek won't return to LEGACY Motor Club

2026 has been more of the same yet much different for Bubba Wallace

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Bell breaks through

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Christopher Bell breaks through for first 2026 win at Darlington

After finishing runner-up for a record-tying seven times without a win this season, Bell finally prevailed.

Christopher Bell scores first win of 2026 NASCAR season in Chase-opening Southern 500

Ty Gibbs unhappy with NASCAR's lineup metric after runner-up in Southern 500

Kyle Larson puts himself back in NASCAR's title chase, but not Victory Lane

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 4

'My Season Could Be Over'– Christopher Bell Details Dark Moments Behind Championship Resurgence

Christopher Bell enters The Chase sixth in points, with a legitimate shot at his first Cup Series championship. Just a few months ago, however, even making the postseason looked uncertain.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 30

Biggest moments of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season

While the final Chase seedings took shape on Saturday, there was a host of other moments throughout the 26-race regular season that shaped the Chase field. Here are the biggest moments that, in hindsight, changed the course of the season.

Ryan Preece scores first career NASCAR Cup win, Chase berth

Preece blazed own trail in NASCAR, and it finally led to victory lane

Shane van Gisbergen denied Chase berth after Preece's Daytona win

NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways

Alex Palou is on pace to shatter IndyCar records like no driver has done

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Arguably It Was Worse'- Christopher Bell Left Disappointed With NASCAR’s New Superspeedway Package With Blunt Verdict

The Coke Zero 400 race at Daytona was the final regular-season race before the start of the 10-race Chase. Ryan Preece clinched his first Cup Series win and sealed his spot in the post-season title run.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 23

Christopher Bell didn't have enough pace to contend for New Hampshire win

Bell is one of the best drivers to ever race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but the two-time NHMS winner didn't have the speed to fight for the win in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at the "Magic Mile."

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways: Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road setback for New Hampshire win

Bubba Wallace fought hard but didn't have enough to take New Hampshire win from Ryan Blaney

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Panic Hits JGR as Struggling Driver Jeopardizes Own Crew Under Pressure

The Dollar Tree 301 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been a handful for the drivers and the pit crews. After a rain delay, the teams were allowed to switch back to slick tires at the end of Stage 1.

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 22

NASCAR Notebook: Christopher Bell out to 'control own destiny'

LOUDON, N.H. -- With seven runner-up finishes in NASCAR Cup Series competition this season, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell smiles and anticipates the question: How close is he to finally hoisting a trophy in 2026?

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22

Under NASCAR's new Chase format, Christopher Bell says every race matters again

NASCAR's new Chase format has, in the eyes of Christopher Bell, made every race much more meaningful.

After rough practice session, Tyler Reddick wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire

Erik Jones fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at New Hampshire

Tristan McKee feels 'more comfortable' after NASCAR debut; fast early at New Hampshire

NASCAR's Truck Series isn't what it used to be for Christian Eckes

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 19

New Hampshire a golden opportunity for Christopher Bell to snap 31-race winless streak

Numbers allegedly don't lie, and if they're to be believed, Christopher Bell is far and away the favorite to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Report: NASCAR won't race on streets of Chicago in 2027

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Richmond

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Joey Logano's late-season surge continues with nail-biting Richmond win

Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, earning long-awaited second win

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 15

Tire gamble doesn't pay off for Christopher Bell at Richmond

It's not quite Dale Earnhardt and the Daytona 500, but Christopher Bell's struggle to win a NASCAR Cup Series race in 2026 has been both enthralling and heartbreaking to watch.

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe, wins Cook Out 400 at Richmond

At Richmond, Chase Elliott scores first top 10 since May

Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, earning long-awaited second win

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 12

Kyle Petty calls out Christopher Bell amid flood of runner-up finishes: 'When's he going to pass a leader?'

Christopher Bell has seven runner-up finishes through the first 23 races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Richard Boswell: Richard Childress Racing needs 'to do everything better'

Austin Dillon reveals biggest difference at RCR since Kyle Busch's death

NASCAR said it would make up a penalty for Denny Hamlin at Iowa

Tyler Allen reveals why No. 54 didn't team have brake issues at Iowa

Kyle Larson is again a victim of NASCAR's championship hangover

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 10

Despite not winning yet this year, Christopher Bell is dangerous NASCAR title threat

Don't look now, but Christopher Bell has arrived to the fight for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 takeaways: Ty Gibbs fends off Christopher Bell for Iowa win

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

Josh Berry building momentum at pivotal point in NASCAR career

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 takeaways: Ty Gibbs fends off Christopher Bell for Iowa win

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

Christopher Bell is a bridesmaid for the seventh time in 2026

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride has been the mantra of Christopher Bell's 2026 season.

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell, wins Iowa Corn 350

Carson Kvapil scores second straight NASCAR O'Reilly Series win after wild finish at Iowa

What the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

Ryan Blaney has massive opportunity in final four races of NASCAR regular season

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 takeaways: Ty Gibbs fends off Christopher Bell for Iowa win

Here are four takeaways from the Iowa Corn 350.

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell, wins Iowa Corn 350

Christopher Bell is a bridesmaid for the seventh time in 2026

Josh Berry building momentum at pivotal point in NASCAR career

Ryan Blaney had speed early, but not enough late to win at Iowa

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Iowa

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 7

Christopher Bell sounds off on new stage caution procedure

Christopher Bell sounds off on NASCAR's new stage caution procedure

NASCAR on Thursday announced a change to its stage caution procedures, where yellows that occur within 10 laps of a forthcoming stage caution instead act as the stage yellow, which allows for more green flag racing.

NASCAR makes decision on changes to caution procedures

'We're just not fast enough': With speed lacking, Ross Chastain's hopes fading

NASCAR legend reveals his fix for troublesome Next-Gen car

Three Cup drivers comfortably inside Chase field who needed off week most

Three Cup drivers comfortably inside Chase field who can make surprise run

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 4

Adam Stevens: NASCAR's return to Iowa 'a different animal'

Iowa Speedway has been a mixed bag for Stevens throughout his career as a NASCAR crew chief.

Carson Brown: NASCAR O'Reilly Series debut was 'a long time coming'

RCR development driver Carson Brown making NASCAR O'Reilly Series debut at Iowa

Numbers point to Denny Hamlin having edge over Tyler Reddick in race for No. 1 seed in NASCAR's Chase

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 1

Christopher Bell catching fire at the right time in NASCAR season

Christopher Bell catching fire at the right time in 2026 NASCAR season

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has been a whirlwind for Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell.

Jimmie Johnson won't regret 'second go' at NASCAR retirement

Soon-to-be 16-year-old Tristan McKee readying for NASCAR debut at Richmond

How confident NASCAR Cup Series drivers should be in race for final Chase spots

NASCAR Truck Series drivers most in need of extended break

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 26

Christopher Bell 'needed one bobble' that he never got at Brickyard 400

Christopher Bell 'needed one bobble' from Corey Heim that he never got to win Brickyard 400

For the sixth time in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Christopher Bell came up one spot shy of victory.

Corey Heim holds off Christopher Bell, Joey Logano to win Brickyard 400

'Better late than never': Carson Kvapil's first NASCAR win comes on hallowed Indianapolis ground

NASCAR star Carson Hocevar says poles and wins pay for jet fuel

What the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble looks like after Indianapolis

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 24

Christopher Bell fastest in Brickyard 400 practice

Bell's search for his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season got off to a great start Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ross Chastain fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Indianapolis

Justin Allgaier explains to decision to hold off on NASCAR retirement

NASCAR Brickyard 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 18

Christopher Bell fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at North Wilkesboro

It took a while for the skies over North Wilkesboro Speedway to clear, but once they did and NASCAR Cup Series practice began, it was clear that the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher Bell was bad fast.

Rain cancels NASCAR Cup qualifying at North Wilkesboro; Ryan Blaney on pole for Window World 450

Layne Riggs finishes runner-up at North Wilkesboro, extends NASCAR Truck Series points lead

Chandler Smith trending in right direction in NASCAR Truck Series title fight

Chandler Smith dominates NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro

NASCAR Cup Series teams will have full practice sessions back soon

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 15

Adam Stevens 'confused' by Christopher Bell, No. 20 team's 2026 season

Feat or famine perfectly describes Christopher Bell and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team, who have eight top-five finishes in 20 races this season but also eight finishes outside of the top-20.

NASCAR makes major rule changes ahead of Daytona summer race

'Lots of little things' have put Ryan Blaney in contention for NASCAR points lead

Atlanta gives NASCAR fans the old-school racing they desire

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Atlanta

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz