Why Christopher Bell Will Never Watch NASCAR: Full Speed Despite Headlining the Show

Christopher Bell, the silent assassin of NASCAR, has established himself as a powerhouse driver, reaching the Championship 4 twice in his short four-year Cup Series career. While the upcoming Daytona 500 sees him claim a coveted P4 starting spot, Bell remains an enigma – a driver content to let his calculated maneuvers and clutch performances speak for themselves.

Unlike his flamboyant JGR teammates and media-savvy competitors, Bell has been known to avoid the limelight, preferring to hone his craft ‘under the radar.’ This introspective driver, however, has recently garnered attention through the Netflix docuseries ‘NASCAR: Full Speed,’ where his unexpected journey to the final 4 in last year’s Cup Series championship unfolded. Nevertheless, the #20 remains resolute in avoiding the spotlight off-track.

“I don’t like watching” – Christopher Bell’s reluctance

This unique persona has garnered him the “underdog” label, even though, let’s be honest, anyone making it to the Championship 4 is hardly an underdog. He doesn’t fight the label with loud pronouncements; he conquers it with consistent, jaw-dropping performances while being a true headline act on and off the track,

Bell has recently been vocal about an intriguing aspect of his personality. However – he refuses to watch himself in the Netflix docuseries, NASCAR: Full Speed, in which he was heavily featured. In a conversation with FOX’s Bob Pockrass, Bell provided an update on his reluctance, saying, “No, no. I still have not watched it.”

When questioned about whether this aversion stems from missing out on the 2023 Championship, Bell clarified, “That had nothing to do with it… Ever since basically my entire life… I don’t like watching my own interviews so I don’t watch any of my interviews. I don’t watch, I guess myself on camera. So yeah, I don’t get into that.”

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This aversion to self-reflection highlights Bell’s singular focus – on honing his craft and delivering on the track. He’s not interested in self-promotion or media narratives, letting his results speak for themselves.

As Bell says, “I can watch me racing and stuff.. most of the times I watch that, I’m just like yelling at myself. What was I thinking, what am I doing? But yeah, watch the races back all the time but as far as my interviews and stuff, never.”

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Christopher Bell’s reserved nature might seem at odds with the flashy, high-profile world of NASCAR. Yet, amidst the larger-than-life personalities of his JGR teammates like Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., and Ty Gibbs, Bell has silently carved his own path to success.

Denny Hamlin, known for his outspoken podcast and sharp wit, demands attention both on and off the track.Meanwhile, Martin Truex Jr., a champion driver with a quiet intensity, commands respect with his consistent dominance over the years. Then there’s Ty Gibbs, the young gun whose aggressive driving and likable social media presence often steal the spotlight. Amidst this whirlwind of intriguing personalities at Joe Gibbs Racing, Bell has to operate with a laser focus, preferring to let his performances do the talking.

“NASCAR: Full Speed,” however, peels back the layers of his quiet determination, revealing a driver who thrives on defying the odds. Cast as the underdog, Bell scoffs at the label, letting his clutch performances speak louder than any self-promotion. “I wasn’t in that plan, was I?” he asks in the documentary, a wry smile playing on his lips. The producer’s response, “You were never in that plan,” hangs heavy, a testament to Bell’s unexpected rise. This quiet assassin has twice stormed the Championship 4 gates, now with a strong chance to win his first Daytona 500 title, he is proving that sometimes, the most thunderous roars come before a very evident storm.

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