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Christopher Bell’s season was determined by NASCAR deliberation over the final lap of Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, and it didn’t go his way. It was 27 minutes of waiting before the decis…
Christopher Bell’s fate in the NASCAR season was ultimately decided by NASCAR officials’ ruling on his actions during the final lap of the race at Martinsville Speedway, which did not end favorably for him. The ruling came after a 27-minute deliberation, during which Bell received a safety violation for his maneuver against the wall to gain a position on the last lap. Despite initially finishing 18th, Bell’s penalty moved him to 22nd, losing out on a spot in the Championship 4 to William Byron, who advanced due to the ruling. Despite the setback, Bell remained composed, acknowledging areas for improvement and expressing determination to strive for success in the future. The incident brought to light the consequences of safety violations in NASCAR, underscoring the organization’s commitment to prioritizing safety for all involved in the events. Bell’s team, Joe Gibbs Racing, engaged in discussions with NASCAR officials following the ruling, with the understanding that in-race violations are non-appealable in NASCAR. Bell recounted the pivotal final lap, acknowledging his mistake that ultimately cost him a higher finish and championship contention.
