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Christopher Bell expects to race at Sonoma despite wrist injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Christopher Bell expects to race at Sonoma despite wrist injury

Summary

Christopher Bell plans to race the full distance in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway this weekend. He reports that the pain from his fractured wrist has dissipated, allowing him to compete despite still wearing a cast. Bell's injury occurred three weeks ago during a crash at Michigan International Speedway. While he believes he can drive effectively, he acknowledges that the cast affects his handling of the car. Joe Gibbs Racing has rookie Brent Crews on standby should Bell need to exit the race unexpectedly.

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By the Numbers

•Bell plans to race all 110 laps at Sonoma on June 28.
•He suffered a fractured wrist in a crash at Michigan three weeks ago.
•The pain has largely disappeared, but he still drives with a cast.
•Bell's performance may be affected by the limitations of the cast.
•Brent Crews is on standby as a precautionary measure.

Latest Updates

8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell Shares Biggest Update Yet on His Fractured Wrist Recovery

What they're saying

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Christopher Bell says the pain from his fractured wrist is gone and expects to run the full NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma despite still wearing a cast.
— Yahoo Sports

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