Christopher Bell Kicks Off NASCAR Chase With Statement Victory at Darlington

Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) walks to his car before practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. © Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesChristopher Bell snapped his prolonged winless streak with a Chase triumph at Darlington Raceway. The result marks Bell’s 14th Cup Series win, coming after seven runner-up finishes this year.Bell began Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 outside the top 10. The Toyota driver soon found himself among the top