Christopher Bell has been medically cleared to compete at Pocono Raceway this weekend after sustaining a fractured left wrist in a crash on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed Tuesday evening.
Bell slammed the Turn 4 wall at Lap 148 of the FireKeepers Casino 400 when Chase Elliott lost control next to him, careening into Bell and sending both into the outside retaining SAFER barrier.
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Upon impact, Bell sustained the injury. Bell was evaluated and released from the infield care center, but was not available for comment. X-rays after returning home to North Carolina confirmed the fracture, with Bell cleared to race behind the wheel of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Thank you to each and everyone who reached out to check on me, I truly feel the love. I‘m grateful for my team of doctors, JGR, NASCAR and all of the previous drivers who have helped pave the way for the safety standards in our sport. See you in Pocono! https://t.co/cgqCQMen0y
— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) June 9, 2026
Team owner Joe Gibbs addressed concern for Bell after Sunday’s win for fellow JGR driver Denny Hamlin at Michigan, noting in a press conference that Bell’s wrist and ankle were both being evaluated after the incident. Ultimately, Bell received clearance to drive his No. 20 Toyota in Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Bell enters the contest 10th in the points standings, losing three positions after his 31st-place DNF on Sunday. Bell has two top fives and three top 10s in eight starts at Pocono with a best finish of fourth twice (2020-1, 2022).
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