Christopher Bell drives one-handed at Pocono, shows strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Christopher Bell competed in the NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026, finishing 26th despite leading 18 laps. Bell faced significant challenges due to a broken wrist sustained in a crash the previous week at Michigan International Speedway. He showed top-five speed and was competitive for much of the race, although chaotic moments, during restarts, made driving difficult. Fellow driver Brad Keselowski commented on Bell's remarkable performance given the circumstances, highlighting the physical demands of the race. The performance did not translate to a favorable finish, but Bell’s effort stood out throughout the race.
- •Christopher Bell finishes 26th at Pocono Raceway.
- •Bell leads 18 laps amid a challenging race.
- •He drove with a broken wrist from a prior crash.
- •Restarts and traffic presented significant difficulties.
- •Brad Keselowski praises Bell's endurance and competitiveness.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell Was Driving One-Handed at Pocono and Nearly Contended for the Win
"Christopher Bell led laps and spent much of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race near the front despite competing with a broken wrist that made restarts and sudden steering corrections especially difficult.
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