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Christopher Bell Interview following win at Bristol | VICTORY LAP

Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX Sep 15, 2025 9 min

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Christopher Bell reflects on his recent win at Bristol, discussing the challenges of tire management and the unpredictable track conditions. He praises Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota for stepping up during the playoffs and shares insights on overcoming frustration from earlier setbacks. Bell highlights the team's strengths moving forward, noting the tough schedule but optimism for continued success. He also touches on the difficulty of controlling outcomes in the current NASCAR environment and briefly mentions his plans regarding dirt track racing.

Topics: bristol race conditions tire management joe gibbs racing performance playoff strategy frustration and recovery toyota racing strength nascar next gen car race schedule challenges driver mindset dirt track racing plans

Fresh off his Bristol Night Race win, Christopher Bell joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap. Bell dives into what it was like managing tire wear under the lights, how he held on for the victory, and why advancing to the Round of 12 has boosted his confidence, especially with his Toyota teammates performing so well. They also break down Bell’s approach to the postseason, including how he and his team bounced back after a mid-season slump following a strong start to the year. Finally, Bell shares why he’s staying laser-focused on Cup racing during the playoffs, but teases the possibility of running other series once the championship chase wraps up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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