Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott's cars pass NASCAR R&D inspections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

NASCAR confirmed that both Christopher Bell's No. 20 car and Chase Elliott's No. 9 car had no issues following inspections at the R&D Center after the Richmond Raceway Cup Series race. This positive result comes as both drivers aim to build on their performances, with two races remaining in the regular season. Bell is currently seventh in the points standings, tied with Elliott, who sits in sixth. The drivers look to maintain momentum as they head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- •Bell and Elliott's cars were inspected after Richmond Raceway.
- •Both cars received a green light with no penalties imposed.
- •Bell is currently tied for seventh in the points standings.
- •Elliott ranks sixth, also tied with Bell.
- •New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the next race on the schedule.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR reveals status of Christopher Bell's No. 20 car at R&D Center
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR reveals status of Chase Elliott's No. 9 car at R&D Center
"NASCAR has revealed the status of Christopher Bell's No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing at the RD Center after Richmond Raceway in August 2026.
"NASCAR has revealed the status of Chase Elliott's No. 9 car for Hendrick Motorsports at the RD Center after Richmond Raceway in August 2026.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:45 PMNASCAR reveals status of Christopher Bell's No. 20 car at R&D Center
NASCAR has revealed the status of Christopher Bell's No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing at the RD Center after Richmond Raceway in August 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:37 PMNASCAR reveals status of Chase Elliott's No. 9 car at R&D Center
NASCAR has revealed the status of Chase Elliott's No. 9 car for Hendrick Motorsports at the RD Center after Richmond Raceway in August 2026.
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