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'Got Tricked Into Thinking I Was Better Than I Was'- Christopher Bell Laments False Sense of Security at Martinsville

Christopher Bell had a reason to feel good about his afternoon at Martinsville Speedway. His No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota had moved forward, his team had made a useful strategy call, and he was running close enough to the leaders to believe he could compete.

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Christopher Bell: 'I think we know' NASCAR championship is already decided

Bell will go to Homestead 67 points back of points leader Kyle Larson, who only needs to score nine points in order to lock up the championship.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron dominates at Martinsville; Kyle Larson fights through adversity to maintain title lead

'Killer' first stage keeps Denny Hamlin from gaining on Kyle Larson at Martinsville

William Byron wins Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Kyle Larson inches closer to NASCAR championship

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'He’s Been A Second Dad To Me': Christopher Bell Breaks Silence On Dirt Mentors Racing Exit

Some of the most important relationships in a driver’s career are built long before the bright lights of NASCAR’s Cup Series. They begin on dirt tracks, where young racers learn to handle unpredictable cars, earn the trust of team owners, and discover whether they have what it takes to make racing a living.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Christopher Bell Addresses Joe Gibbs Racing Teammate Dynamic Amid Chase Pressure

Christopher Bell nearly caught Chase Briscoe at Charlotte Motor Speedway, losing by just 0.029 seconds after the drivers battled through the final corner.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'They Don’t Like Losing to Each Other'- Kevin Harvick Dissects the Real Truth Behind Christopher Bell’s ‘Not Friends’ Claim

In racing, two drivers can respect each other’s talent without being close friends off the track. Christopher Bell made that distinction clear when he described his relationship with Kyle Larson, admitting that the two are “not friends but we’re acquaintances” and would race each other hard.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 19

NASCAR's return to the Chase has yielded a thrilling title fight

NASCAR's return to the Chase has yielded a thrilling, tight-knit championship fight

NASCAR fans who were worried that a lack of eliminations and a winner-take-all championship race would lead to a less exciting postseason needn't be worried now.

Tyler Reddick wins Freeway Insurance 500, vaults himself back into NASCAR title contention

Kyle Larson fortunate to retain NASCAR points lead after disastrous race at Phoenix

Christopher Bell finds himself right back in the NASCAR title hunt after Phoenix

NASCAR Freeway Insurance 500 takeaways: Tyler Reddick keeps title hopes alive with late surge at Phoenix

Three big questions ahead of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Christopher Bell Shuts Down Conservative Title Strategy With Humble Talladega Admission

Christopher Bell knows how quickly a NASCAR championship can slip away. He nearly won at Charlotte Motor Speedway, only to lose to teammate Chase Briscoe by 0.029 seconds.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 18

Christopher Bell finds himself right back in the NASCAR title hunt after Phoenix

Tyler Reddick won the race to vault himself back into contention, but Bell was arguably the biggest winner of the day in regard to the standings.

Tyler Reddick wins Freeway Insurance 500, vaults himself back into NASCAR title contention

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three big questions ahead of the Freeway Insurance 500

There's only four races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and for the first time since 2019, the fall race at Phoenix Raceway is not the season finale.

Chase Briscoe followed son's advice en route to Charlotte victory

Corey Day holds off Jesse Love to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Charlotte

Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

Tom Cruise wants to drive in ARCA Series ahead of 'Days of Thunder' sequel

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 11

Chase Briscoe wins photo finish at Charlotte over Christopher Bell

Chase Briscoe stayed hot by taking control after the final pit stop of the sixth Chase championship race and winning a photo finish over Christopher Bell on Sunday afternoon, claiming the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speeedway in Charlotte, N.C.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Biggest heartbreak of the year for Christopher Bell comes at Charlotte

Christopher Bell was given the green light to race hard and track down Chase Briscoe on the final lap of Sunday's Bank of America 400 at Charlotte after saving fuel over the race's final run.

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 over Christopher Bell in thrilling photo finish

NASCAR cancels Saturday on-track activity due to rain

'Every day is a new day' for Layne Riggs, as NASCAR Truck Series title hunt is in new territory

Kaden Honeycutt's late mistake at Charlotte opens NASCAR Truck Series title race back up

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 in thrilling photo finish

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 over Christopher Bell in thrilling photo finish

For the second week in a row, Briscoe was cool, calm and collected under pressure during the final long run of a NASCAR Cup Series race.

Biggest heartbreak of the year for Christopher Bell comes at Charlotte

Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

Winning would solve everything for Ryan Blaney

Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman involved in crash in Bank of America 400

NASCAR Bank of America 400 takeaways

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

NASCAR Bank of America 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe takes Charlotte in thrilling photo finish over Christopher Bell

In a race dominated by Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe established control on the final restart with 57 laps remaining and held off a furious challenge from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate in the second-closest finish in Charlotte Motor Speedway history on Sunday.

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 over Christopher Bell in thrilling photo finish

Biggest heartbreak of the year for Christopher Bell comes at Phoenix

NASCAR cancels Saturday on-track activity due to rain

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

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 / 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

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' 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 / 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 / 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 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 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 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