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NASCAR’s Christopher Bell’s Rule-Bending Move Earns Respect: A Smart Play or a Risky Gamble?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 19, 2025
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Quick-Thinking Pit Stop Strategy Saves Christopher Bell from Potential Disaster at Las Vegas Speedway

Mar 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Christopher Bell’s quick-witted strategy during the Pennzoil 400 race has been hailed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., indicating that sometimes, bending the rules can win you admiration rather than condemnation. This remarkable event, reminiscent of the dramatic 2024 race at Martinsville, saw Bell demonstrating his ingenuity, even amidst the questionable circumstances.

In 2024, Bell had found himself in hot waters for his alleged illegal wall run that led to his expulsion from the championship podium. That incident also resulted in a staggering $600,000 fine for racers Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon, and Ross Chastain, along with their respective teams. This time around, Bell seemed to be veering towards a similar predicament, one that had potential ramifications for his team, Joe Gibbs Racing.

Bell, after securing a three-consecutive Cup Series race-winning streak at Phoenix Raceway, was eyeing a fourth win, something only achieved by the legendary Jimmie Johnson. Unfortunately, the elusive fourth victory slipped through his fingers at Las Vegas, pushing him to desperation and a subsequent rule infringement. Dale Earnhardt Jr., however, lauded his actions, ignoring the rule-breaking aspect entirely.

The Las Vegas NASCAR event was already riddled with pit road penalties, with Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe at the receiving end of most mishaps. Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet saw a lost right rear tire, a backstretch wall scrape, a pit road speeding penalty, and yet another wall scrape off Turn 2. Briscoe’s No. 19 Toyota wasn’t spared either, receiving a penalty for a loose wheel that rolled off on the racetrack during the day’s first green flag pit stops. Despite Bell’s penalty being relatively minor compared to his peers, his quick thinking earned him respect from Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Bell, having risen to the 2nd place by stage 2, had to pit stop during a caution period. His No. 20 team inadvertently left his left front tire loose. Reacting swiftly to his crew chief Adam Stevens’ instructions, Bell stopped at his teammate Briscoe’s pit stall. Dale Earnhardt Jr. commended this action on a recent Dale Jr Download episode, acknowledging that Bell smartly avoided a greater penalty that would arise had his tire rolled off like Briscoe’s.

Notably, Bell’s smart move was expected by Joe Gibbs Racing. They had previously discussed such emergency situations, as revealed by James Small, the crew chief for the No. 19 Toyota. Small was quick to spot Bell slowing down before his stall and immediately alerted his team. He recounted the event saying that they knew exactly what to do when a teammate pulls up to their pit box.

This anticipatory strategy and teamwork were praised not only by Dale Earnhardt Jr. but also by William Byron. He commended the team’s quick thinking and their ability to foresee such a situation.

In this drama-filled race, Bell’s rule-breaking move seems to be overshadowed by his team’s clever tactics. The No. 20 team’s ability to sidestep a more severe penalty has won them accolades, proving that sometimes, it’s not just about following the rules but also about playing the game smartly.

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