Joe Gibbs’ “Stud Driver” Publicly Concedes Lacking Ability Moments Denny Hamlin & Co. Almost Stole His Thunder

Ahead of the Sunday race, NASCAR organized an entertaining pit crew challenge. Now it was not just an entertainment challenge, though; this challenge paid big money—a $100,000 prize! So it’s safe to say all the teams were geared up to perform and give their best. But the winner’s only one, and this time it’s safe to say all the teams were geared up to perform and give their best. drum rolls…Christopher Bell’s Joe Gibbs Racing team.

But the race to the win wasn’t easy, and the sweet win they got was almost stolen from them! Also, the win brought an added advantage for Bell’s team ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race main event.

The #20 showstopper team wins the pit crew competition

The much-awaited NASCAR All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will kick off on Sunday. The race returned to this iconic racetrack last season and is now back for a second consecutive season, with Kyle Larson entering as the defending champion. Before the main event, the atmosphere was charged with excitement thanks to the pit crew competition. The Joe Gibbs Racing crew for Christopher Bell’s No. 20 Toyota showcased their incredible skills and won the NASCAR All-Star Pit Crew Challenge.

While the team recorded the fastest legal pit stop, earning a $100,000 prize, the win also granted a major advantage. The Bell team will get the first choice of pit stall for Sunday night’s NASCAR All-Star Race main event. But did you know they almost didn’t make it?

Christopher Bell did mention that he faced challenges to get his pit stop right. He said, “So I am happy that I was able to stop at my mark. That’s been a huge topic of conversation in our meetings. Just making sure you get to the sign deep enough and the tires locked up, so they can get on the lug while you are stopping and obviously taking off the jackdrop”

Moreover, Denny Hamlin’s crew almost beat them, but it all turned out to be favorable to the JGR team, and they won in the end. Derrell Edwards said, “Yes, the 11 has been great all year. We practice with each other every day so we know what those guys got. They know we got but ahh we know it’s going to come down to Joe Gibbs crew which is special to say. You know what I mean good man. Back-to-back baby!”

Michael Hicks, who is the rear tire changer for the #20 team, credited his crew and the driver for the win and even called his driver Bell a “stud”—we wonder if Bell is going to get a new nickname! He said, “I am blessed to be with a good group of guys, I couldn’t do this if I didn’t have this supporting cast, those guys are the best on the pit road and we got a stud for a driver.”

Meanwhile, Christopher Bell was standing on the sidelines, letting all attention shine on his crew–the team of the hour. And when asked about the race, he said he is “honored” to be their driver. He said, “What can you say? It’s two in a row for these guys and it’s been awesome. I’m incredibly happy for them and honored to be their driver.” 

While the team was ecstatically celebrating this iconic win, the fans didn’t shy away and poured comments for the team all over social media.

Fans’ reactions to the Joe Gibbs Racing team winning the crew challenge

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Joe Gibbs Racing has proven its dominance once more! Pitting a new car this season, the formidable crew has successfully defended its title for two consecutive years. This feat has been made possible due to the joint efforts of the team members.

• Fueler: Peyton Moore
• Jackman: Derrell Edwards
• Front tire: Blake Houston
• Rear Tire: Michael Hicks
• Tire carrier: Jake Holmes

The NASCAR fans showed a hot and cold reaction to the team’s win. One user just seemed ecstatic and said, “Congratulations Christopher and the 20 team!!!!💜🤍2️⃣0️⃣👏🏻🏁. One user was extremly intrigued, asking, how Bell had struggled in pits before and how did he manage this feat.

He said, “Maybe I’m tripping but I feel like I’ve seen Bell have problems on pit road more than others. The fact that he won might be confusing to some. But as they say–sometimes the hare wins the race, so maybe Bell practiced plenty, so he overcame his issues. The results are the result of his efforts, after all.

But some weren’t so ecstatic about the win and didn’t understand how a 13-second win is fast since teams do it faster in normal races. A user said, “Aren’t there teams posting way faster in races? How is a 13 fast?”

While they do race for even around 11 seconds, Bell’s luck seems to side with him, and today the 13 seconds were the fastest. Some mentioned that the team Bell won with was Kyle Busch’s crew. One user said, “This is Kyle’s old crew that Adam stole btw” and another said, “How many of them won it with Busch a few years ago?

While the win had both bitter and sweet comments, the matter of fact is that the #20 team is the winner, and they get to celebrate it. What do you think about the crew’s challenge? Do you love it or think it’s just another added quirk? Let us know in the comments.