Brent Crews makes unofficial NASCAR Cup debut in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Brent Crews replaced Christopher Bell in the No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing during his unofficial NASCAR Cup Series debut at San Diego. Bell, recovering from a wrist injury sustained at Michigan International Speedway, could not complete the race. Crews' debut was cut short when the car experienced a mechanical failure. This race is part of a broader opportunity for Crews with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he is viewed as a potential future driver for the No. 11 car. He may return for the Cup Series event at Sonoma Raceway next weekend.
- •Brent Crews debuted in NASCAR's Cup Series on June 22, 2026.
- •He replaced Christopher Bell, who is injured.
- •Crews' race ended early due to car failure.
- •Joe Gibbs Racing may field Crews again at Sonoma next week.
- •He is seen as a future driver for the No. 11 car.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Crews makes unofficial NASCAR Cup debut at San Diego in 2026
"Brent Crews made his unofficial NASCAR Cup Series debut at San Diego, replacing Christopher Bell in the No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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