The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway was Christopher Bell’s moment to shine. For 496 laps, the No. 20 Toyota hung in the top 10, dodging the chaos of 14 cautions, fiery Fords, and mechanical woes that took out veterans like Denny Hamlin. Then, with four laps left, Bell unleashed a masterclass, slicing from fifth to first on fresh Goodyears, outrunning a field worn down by tire-shredding chaos.

Brad Keselowski’s last-ditch bump and run in the final corner tested Bell’s nerve, but he held steady, crossing the line 0.343 seconds ahead for his first Bristol Cup win. It was Joe Gibbs Racing’s third straight playoff victory, a Round of 16 sweep, and a loud statement: Bell’s a championship contender. But it’s not just about wins for Bell’s team.

Crew chief Adam Stevens peeled

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