Christopher Bell discusses tire changer incident at New Hampshire race
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Christopher Bell finished fourth at New Hampshire on Sunday but faced a serious situation during a pit stop. After a two-tire change, Bell's front-tire changer, Blake Houston, was knocked down by the car as he was not fully out of the way. Bell described the incident as a simple timing mistake but acknowledged the drama it caused. The race had moments of tension, and Bell’s finishing position highlights his performance amidst the incident.
- •Bell finished fourth at New Hampshire on August 23.
- •Houston was knocked down during a two-tire pit stop.
- •Incident caused by timing error during pit operations.
- •Bell described the situation as dramatic but manageable.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell Reveals What He Saw During Frightening New Hampshire Pit Road Incident
- 1:26 AMMotorsport.com — Christopher Bell explains what he saw after scary moment with tire changer
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell explains what he saw after scary moment with tire changer
"Christopher Bell left New Hampshire with a strong fourth-place finish on Sunday, but the solid performance did not come without drama. After a two-tire pit stop, Bell went to get back to racing, but his front-tire changer Blake Houston had not cleared out of his position, and wound up being knocked down by the No. 20 car. It was a simple timing mistake, but that didn't make the scene any ...Keep reading
"Christopher Bell saw tire changer Blake Houston still in front of his car as he left his pit stall at New Hampshire. After the race, Bell explained the frightening sequence and why it left him thinking about the risks NASCAR…
"Christopher Bell had another strong finish in New Hampshire, but needed to overcome a tense moment on pit road to secure it
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:08 PMChristopher Bell Reveals What He Saw During Frightening New Hampshire Pit Road Incident
Christopher Bell saw tire changer Blake Houston still in front of his car as he left his pit stall at New Hampshire. After the race, Bell explained the frightening sequence and why it left him thinking about the risks NASCAR…
- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 1:26 AMChristopher Bell explains what he saw after scary moment with tire changer
Christopher Bell left New Hampshire with a strong fourth-place finish on Sunday, but the solid performance did not come without drama. After a two-tire pit stop, Bell went to get back to racing, but his front-tire changer Blake Houston had not cleared out of his position, and wound up being knocked down by the No. 20 car. It was a simple timing mistake, but that didn't make the scene any ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:26 AMChristopher Bell explains what he saw after scary moment with tire changer
Christopher Bell had another strong finish in New Hampshire, but needed to overcome a tense moment on pit road to secure it
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