NASCAR pauses Michigan race for repairs after Elliott, Bell crash
NASCAR • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
NASCAR red-flagged the Cup race at Michigan with 51 laps remaining due to a crash involving Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell. The incident occurred during a battle for second place when Elliott lost control, colliding with Bell, who hit the wall with substantial force, damaging the SAFER Barrier. Both drivers climbed from their wrecked cars unharmed. The race cannot continue until repairs on the damaged wall are completed, which is expected to take around 20 minutes. This crash marks the 10th caution of the race, tying a record for the event.
- •Elliott and Bell involved in a vicious crash at Michigan.
- •Crash led to red flag with 51 laps to go.
- •Both drivers exited their cars without injury.
- •Wall damage required approximately 20 minutes of repairs.
- •Crash ties the Michigan race caution record.
- 11:19 PMNASCAR — Elliott, Bell crash hard in final stage battling for second at Michigan - NASCAR.com
- 10:17 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR halts race to repair wall afetr vicious Elliott, Bell crash
- 10:17 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR throws red flag for a wreck at Michigan involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott that was so violent it bent the wall
"NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's Cup race with 51 laps to go, following a vicious impact by both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell. While battling for second, Elliott got loose underneath Bell into Turn 3, before snapping to the right and into the door of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Bell slammed the outside wall with Elliott, breaking the SAFER Barrier. Elliott's car then slid down the ...Keep reading
"NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's Cup race with 51 laps to go, following a vicious impact by both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell. While battling for second, Elliott got loose underneath Bell into Turn 3, before snapping to the right and into the door of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Bell slammed the outside wall with Elliott, breaking the SAFER Barrier. Elliott's car then slid down the ...Keep reading
"Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell crashed violently while racing for second during the final stage of Sunday's Cup Series race at Michigan.
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External links- NASCARJun 7, 2026, 11:19 PMElliott, Bell crash hard in final stage battling for second at Michigan - NASCAR.com
Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell crashed violently while racing for second during the final stage of Sunday's Cup Series race at Michigan.
- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 10:17 PMNASCAR halts race to repair wall afetr vicious Elliott, Bell crash
NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's Cup race with 51 laps to go, following a vicious impact by both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell. While battling for second, Elliott got loose underneath Bell into Turn 3, before snapping to the right and into the door of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Bell slammed the outside wall with Elliott, breaking the SAFER Barrier. Elliott's car then slid down the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 10:17 PMNASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash
NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's Cup race with 51 laps to go, following a vicious impact by both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell. While battling for second, Elliott got loose underneath Bell into Turn 3, before snapping to the right and into the door of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Bell slammed the outside wall with Elliott, breaking the SAFER Barrier. Elliott's car then slid down the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:17 PMNASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash
Both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell are okay after the massive hit
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 9:58 PMNASCAR throws red flag for a wreck at Michigan involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott that was so violent it bent the wall
Both Bell and Elliott immediately were able to exit their cars.
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