Cheers erupted in the grandstands when the checkered flag was waved at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race had it all. Excessive tire wear, plenty of lead lap changes, another Josh Berry DNF, and a 23-race winless streak being broken. Christopher Bell emerged from his No. 20 Toyota, a big smile on his face after helping Joe Gibbs Racing sweep the Round of 16 with three consecutive triumphs. For a driver that is often overlooked, the Oklahoman produced a clutch result when the stakes were high, finishing just 0.343 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski.

But despite his dominance this season, the 30-year-old often goes under the radar more often than not. Bell has been a Championship 4 contender twice in the last three years, and while he’s a favorite this time around as w

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