Christopher Bell News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

Denny Hamlin points at Christopher Bell's glaring mistake that handed him the NASCAR Cup win at Nashville Denny Hamlin has explained how he was able to edge Christopher Bell with a little help from the No. 20 Toyota driver's late mistake at Nashville Superspeedway.

16 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

4 Takeaways From Denny Hamlin Snatching Win From Christopher Bell In Nashville

Denny Hamlin stole the night in Music City but at the expense of a teammate who came so close to winning.

16 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Denny Hamlin Snatching Win From Christopher Bell In Nashville

Christopher Bell takes full blame for heartbreaking Nashville defeat to Denny Hamlin: "I have no one to blame but myself" Christopher Bell lost Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway to his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hmalin in a thrilling four-lap shootout.

17 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NASCAR takeaways: Joe Gibbs Racing would take Nashville finish every week Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe put on quite the show during the final laps at Nashville Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Runner-up Finish in Nashville Bell finished second in the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.

Impact Bell started fourth on the grid and led four times for a total of 29 laps. He would battle among the leaders most of the evening in Nashville. Down the stretch he'd be locked in a three-driver battle for the lead with his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates. However, Bell could not hold off a hard-charging Denny Hamlin and would surrender the lead to him on the last lap. The runner-up finish in the Cracker Barrel 400 was a bittersweet result for Bell.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway

Denny Hamlin outraced Christopher Bell over the final four laps after a final restart Sunday night to win the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Odds: Pole-sitter Denny Hamlin Favored For Nashville

Denny Hamlin is favored to take the checkered flag at Nashville, but last year's winner could be one to watch. Here are the latest odds.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Odds: Pole-sitter Denny Hamlin Favored For Nashville

Rain washes out Nashville qualifying and puts Denny Hamlin on the pole for the Cracker Barrel 400

Denny Hamlin will start on the pole Sunday night at the Cracker Barrel 400 after spotty showers canceled qualifying Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Tyler Reddick Favored, Denny Hamlin Second

With five wins on the season, Tyler Reddick is still favored to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Here are the latest odds.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Tyler Reddick Favored, Denny Hamlin Second

Roles reverse as Christopher Bell falls short of emotional Coca-Cola 600 win The Joe Gibbs Racing driver came out on the losing end of a rain-shortened finish to the Coca-Cola 600 this time.

5 DAYS AGO • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

NASCAR Power Rankings: Daniel Suárez, Christopher Bell Surge

Daniel Suárez and Christopher Bell both surged up the rankings after the Coke 600. Did either of them unseat Tyler Reddick for the No. 1 spo...

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: Daniel Suárez, Christopher Bell Surge

Spire Motorsports is on the rise after winning a second race, but bigger goals are on the horizon

Daniel Suarez's surprising win at the Coca-Cola 600 gave Spire Motorsports its second victory of the season, matching racing giant Hendrick Motorsports

MAY 25 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Daniel Suarez's Big Win At Somber Charlotte

Daniel Suarez took a bow in Kyle Busch's honor after getting into Victory Lane at a somber Charlotte.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Daniel Suarez's Big Win At Somber Charlotte

Runner-up Finish in Charlotte Bell finished second in the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday night.

Impact The Joe Gibbs Racing star would have to overcome a couple early-race pit road issues, but he would eventually rally towards the front later in the race. He would battle to the lead to claim the win in stage 3 and lead 44 laps late in the race. Daniel Saurez would get around him on pit road with a 2-tire stop and hold off Bell down the stretch before the final rain shower of the night brought the race to a stop on lap 373. He would be credited with an impressive runner-up finish at Charlotte.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Transcript: Christopher Bell – Pit Lane Interview – 05.24.26 - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Q. Christopher, you had a crazy day, went in the lead two times, drove from the back. I know you've won races from rain before, but losing o...

MAY 25 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Daniel Suarez wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors the late Kyle Busch

Daniel Suarez benefited from a crucial pit call, then caught a break from Mother Nature to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, capping an emotional day in which t...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored At Coca-Cola 600, Tyler Reddick Second

Denny Hamlin is favored at the Coca-Cola 600 but could pole-sitter Tyler Reddick challenge for the win? Here are the latest odds.

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored At Coca-Cola 600, Tyler Reddick Second

For Christopher Bell, the NASCAR Cup Series was never the ultimate goal Growing up, Christopher Bell simply wanted to drive race cars, which could set up another interesting possibility down the road.

MAY 22 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Christopher Bell replacement confirmed for Charlotte NASCAR race Christopher Bell made his third start of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season at Dover Motor Speedway, but he won't run the race at...

MAY 21 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Denny Hamlin doing his homework to stay on top of NASCAR heading into Coca-Cola 600

Denny Hamlin is the oldest driver on the circuit and he will be among the favorites to win the longest race in NASCAR

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win

Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe for his second victor...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored For All-Star Race At Dover

Which driver will get into Victory Lane when the NASCAR All-Star Race goes to Dover? Here are the latest odds.

MAY 17 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored For All-Star Race At Dover

What year is this? NASCAR's All-Star prize remains stuck at $1 million 23 years after launch

The NASCAR All-Star race is set to be held in the Northeast for the first time

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Everything To Know About The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

Here's everything you need to know about the new format for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

MAY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Everything To Know About The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Who's Staying Put & Who's Moving On?

Some drivers are staying put, while others' fates still hang in the balance. Here's the latest from NASCAR's silly season.