Christopher Bell wins the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Christopher Bell won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The victory ended a 33-race winless streak for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver. Bell has competed in the Cup Series since his early dirt-track racing tenure, with Morgan Bell attending his races throughout his career. Morgan Bell joined the driver at the start/finish line following the conclusion of the race to celebrate the result. The event at Darlington marked his first trip to victory lane in nearly a year of competition.
- •Christopher Bell won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
- •The victory snapped a 33-race winless streak for the driver.
- •Morgan Bell joined the driver on the track to celebrate the victory.
- •Christopher Bell drives the No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Has a New Sweetheart, and Her Name Is Morgan Bell
"Forget the championship standings for a second. Morgan Bell might be the sweetheart of NASCAR. Christopher Bell finally got his moment Sunday night at Darlington, winning the Southern 500 and snapping a brutal 33-race winless streak. And if you watched Morgan Bell’s reaction afterward, you already know this wasn’t just another trophy. She was so…
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