Christopher Bell discusses tire changer incident at New Hampshire race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:26 AM
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.
- 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 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- 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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