Christopher Bell had confrontations with both Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson in the NASCAR Cup series race at COTA on Sunday. Bell, who had gained momentum with a win in the Xfinity Series race, was hoping for a double victory. However, his Cup race didn’t go as planned due to various factors, including a clash with Larson.
During the second stage of the race, Bell in the No:20 JGR Toyota Camry tried to overtake Larson in the No:5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy. Bell made a move on the inside lane, but there wasn’t enough space, causing Larson to spin out and lose 30 positions. Bell, on the other hand, was relatively unaffected and went on to finish in second place, narrowly missing out on defeating Larson’s teammate, the race winner.
After the race, Bell apologized to Larson and took responsibility for the incident. However, NASCAR fans on social media were not impressed with Bell’s actions. They criticized him for ruining Larson’s chances of a top-5 finish and pointed out his mistakes.
Some fans used Bell’s clash with Larson as evidence of his aggressive and unproductive driving throughout the day. Others defended Bell, claiming it was just a mistake. The incident sparked a heated debate among fans.
Before the next Cup event, Bell will need to resolve any issues with both Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson. Busch has already promised retaliation, but Larson has yet to comment on the situation. It is crucial for Bell to have productive conversations and maintain good relationships to ensure a smooth 2024 season.
In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the race: