Christopher Bell involved in severe crash at Michigan International Speedway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
During the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway, Christopher Bell experienced a significant crash on Lap 148. The incident occurred when Chase Elliott lost control and collided with Bell while contending for second position. This impact is noted as the hardest recorded for the NextGen car since its debut over four years ago. Following the crash, a 21-minute delay was implemented to ensure safety measures were addressed. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges these drivers face on the track.
- •Christopher Bell crashed on Lap 148 of the NASCAR Cup Series.
- •Chase Elliott's loss of traction led to the collision.
- •The crash is the hardest impact in NextGen car history.
- •A 21-minute delay followed the incident for safety measures.
- 3:06 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
"Christopher Bell endured the hardest impact in the four-plus-year history of the NextGen car during his crash on Lap 148 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway. The incident transpired when Chase Elliott broke traction over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while racing for second. The contact shot Bell into the wall, that impact resulting in a 21-minute SAFER Barrier ...Keep reading
"The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will compete this weekend at Pocono Raceway
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 10, 2026, 3:06 AMNASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
Christopher Bell endured the hardest impact in the four-plus-year history of the NextGen car during his crash on Lap 148 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway. The incident transpired when Chase Elliott broke traction over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while racing for second. The contact shot Bell into the wall, that impact resulting in a 21-minute SAFER Barrier ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:06 AMNASCAR: Christopher Bell crash hardest impact in at least a decade
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will compete this weekend at Pocono Raceway
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