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Christopher Bell Advocates for Cleaner Racing: A New Era for NASCAR?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 5, 2025
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Christopher Bell Advocates for Cleaner Racing: A New Era for NASCAR?

Mar 2, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) does a burn out after winning the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Harms-Imagn Images

In the high-octane world of NASCAR, the 2025 season has seen its fair share of chaos and controversy. The thrilling but hazardous last-lap wrecks which have dominated the headlines are now prompting a critical examination of the sport’s direction and safety policies. The question is, could a new era of clean racing be on the horizon?

This season’s first two races at Daytona and Atlanta ended in turmoil, with disastrous crashes determining the victors. Denny Hamlin, Austin Cindric, and Cole Custer were responsible for the massive wreck in Daytona, which resulted in Hamlin vehemently criticizing the unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing. The Atlanta race was no less chaotic, with Josh Berry’s crash causing the race to end under caution, fueling the growing frustration about races concluding under checkered yellows.

However, a breath of fresh air came from the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix where, for the first time this season, we saw a clean finish. Christopher Bell emerged victorious following a respectful race, especially his clean battle with Kyle Busch. This was a significant change from the previous year when Bell bumped Busch, causing him to spin and lose places.

Bell’s victory at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) was not just a win, but a declaration of a potential shift in NASCAR’s racing culture. In his post-race interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Bell expressed his pride in the respectful manner in which the race was conducted. He stated his wish for a change in the narrative of NASCAR, advocating for cleaner, less contact-focused racing. This sentiment was echoed by William Byron, who finished second, admitting that he had the opportunity to move Bell but chose clean racing instead.

Bell’s advocacy for a shift towards cleaner racing could herald a redefinition of the sport. Can we anticipate more top drivers showing restraint and moving away from the spectacle of destructive racing? Will drivers from the Xfinity and Truck Series follow this lead and embrace cleaner racing? The hope is certainly there.

However, as NASCAR grapples with the prospect of change, concerns about driver safety have been reignited due to the frequency of last-lap wrecks this season. Many drivers, including Bell, Busch, Preece, and Reddick, are calling on NASCAR to establish a consistent policy on race conclusions following late-race incidents. While some believe ending under caution is safest, others, like former NASCAR chief Larry McReynolds, argue for maintaining the excitement with races ending under a checkered flag, even if it requires multiple overtime periods.

This proposal has been met with criticism from drivers like Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, who argue that safety should always be placed above entertainment. The lack of a unified policy on race conclusions continues to add fuel to the controversy, leaving fans, drivers, and stakeholders anticipating NASCAR’s next move.

As we move further into the season, the collective hope is for more clean finishes akin to the one at COTA. While last-lap wrecks can be thrilling, the increasing frequency of excessive crashes puts drivers at an unacceptable risk. NASCAR must strike a balance between excitement and safety to secure the future of competitive racing. Bell’s victory and the ensuing conversation could be the catalyst for a new, safer era of NASCAR racing.

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