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Christopher Bell’s Shocking Return to Short-Track Roots: Will It Ignite a NASCAR Takeover?

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 11, 2025
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Christopher Bell’s Shocking Return to Short-Track Roots: Will It Ignite a NASCAR Takeover?

Feb 2, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Just days before the Daytona 500, Christopher Bell is making a thrilling return to Super Late Model racing, sending shockwaves through the motorsports world. The Joe Gibbs Racing star is set to headline the Clyde Hart Memorial at New Smyrna Speedway, marking his long-awaited comeback to grassroots racing.

For years, JGR drivers were barred from competing in non-NASCAR events. But with team owner Joe Gibbs reversing course, Bell is wasting no time seizing the opportunity. Fresh off major dirt-racing victories, including wins at the Tulsa Shootout and Chili Bowl Nationals, the 30-year-old wheelman is now gearing up to dominate the pavement once again.

How Bell’s Short-Track Return Became a Reality

Bell’s participation in the ASA STARS National Tour season opener was no fluke—it was the result of careful orchestration behind the scenes. Wilson Motorsports General Manager Bond Suss shed light on the deal, revealing that Toyota played a crucial role in getting Bell back behind the wheel of a Super Late Model.

“He was at the sprint car evolution, and we’ve been talking all week,” Suss told FloRacing’s Brandon Paul. “With the way the week played out, we had a car at Wilson Motorsports and could field him an entry. Toyota backed the move, and everything just fell into place.”

Bell will be driving the No. 20 Wilson Motorsports Toyota, backed by Mobil 1, in what is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated short-track battles of the year.

A Proven Threat in Super Late Models

While Bell has made his name in NASCAR’s Cup Series, his prowess in Super Late Models is undeniable. The Oklahoma native has notched victories in some of the biggest pavement races in America, including:

🏁 The Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway
🏁 The World Stock Car Festival 100 at Winchester Speedway

More recently, he delivered a statement win at Volusia Speedway Park, besting none other than Kyle Larson, proving that he’s still a major force on the short-track scene.

Bell’s NASCAR Future: Will His Grassroots Return Spark a Cup Series Takeover?

With Joe Gibbs Racing loosening its grip on extracurricular racing, could Bell’s short-track revival be the missing piece in his Cup Series title quest?

While some see his return to grassroots racing as a side project, others believe it could be the key to unlocking an entirely new level of dominance in NASCAR’s premier division. His raw talent on dirt and pavement, combined with his hunger to win across multiple disciplines, echoes the trajectory of drivers like Kyle Larson and Tony Stewart—both of whom leveraged their short-track success into NASCAR stardom.

One Last Tune-Up Before Daytona

With Bell hungry for a win at New Smyrna, all eyes will be on his performance in the Clyde Hart Memorial. A victory would only fuel the hype leading into the Daytona 500, where he’s set to chase NASCAR immortality.

One thing is certain: Christopher Bell isn’t just racing—he’s on a mission.

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