?We?re Not Competing? ? Joe Gibbs?s Star Takes Sly Dig at His Team Amid Disappointing Playoff Run

The young gun from Joe Gibbs Racing has found himself in an unusual spot in this year’s Cup Series playoff. Despite a season filled with incidents and misfortune, he’s still in contention for the Round of 8. When asked about his wreck-filled season in a recent exclusive, the young star for Joe Gibbs didn’t hold back as he addressed his rather bizarre season and commented on his team’s performance.

Christopher Bell‘s journey through this season has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. He made headlines last year with a stunning victory on the Charlotte road course, securing his spot in the Round of 8. The following weeks saw him repeat this feat at Martinsville Speedway, propelling him into the Championship 4. This season, however, has been a stark contrast.

Christopher Bell opens up about his incident-filled season as he gears up for Charlotte Roval

As Bell prepares for the Charlotte road course race, he finds himself in a unique position. Currently holding a 22-point buffer above the playoff cutline, he doesn’t require a victory to advance. While this might seem like a comfortable position, it’s essential to consider the bumps he’s encountered along the way.

In a recent interview, FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass didn’t shy away from pointing out a concerning statistic to Christopher Bell. “You aren’t going to like this stat,” Pockrass began, “In the past 13 races, you’ve been incident-free in only two.” Bell’s response was a candid reflection on his team’s performance. “I’m well aware of that,” he admitted. “That instills confidence in me, honestly, because I know that we’re not competing at what we’re capable of, you know?”

Bell’s assessment didn’t stop there. He didn’t hesitate to comment on his season’s performance. “Thirteen races and two incident-free races? That’s really bad,” Bell stated. “And we’re still in the hunt. If we can ever get over those races where we have the problems, then I think we can do really good. But certainly, that’s not good. And that’s why I say that the season has been disappointing.”

With Bell’s candid remarks, the spotlight turns to Joe Gibbs Racing as they navigate the challenging path of the Cup Series playoffs. His teammate, however, who’s in a rather comfortable spot in the playoffs, recently made remarks on the problem with NASCAR’s Next Gen cars.

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Joe Gibbs veteran Denny Hamlin offers a solution for the rising cost of its Next Gen cars

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The cost of the Next Gen cars has become a significant point of discussion, and Denny Hamlin, the veteran driver for Joe Gibbs, shared his perspective on the matter. In a recent edition of the Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin expressed concerns about the rising costs attributed to single-source manufacturers and suppliers, a situation where sellers have the upper hand in pricing.

Hamlin’s solution to address this issue is both intriguing and practical. He suggested that major teams, such as Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Stewart-Haas Racing, and Richard Childress Racing, could consider building the Next Gen cars in-house. “If you look at the facilities that teams have,” Hamlin explained. “They have all the same equipment to build. They could build the Next Gen car.”

Furthermore, Hamlin proposed a division of labor among these powerhouse teams. “You could have Joe Gibbs Racing build the clips,” he suggested. “Hendrick Motorsports builds all the deck lids, the hoods.” These solutions, although presented as viable options, come with a sense of skepticism about their real-world implementation.

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