NASCAR driver Christopher Bell has suffered a fractured wrist after the crash at Michigan International Speedway
On Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Christopher Bell was injured in a crash with Chase Elliott.
Elliott got loose under Bell. As he corrected, Elliott went straight up the track. Bell was shoved into the wall at a high rate of speed.
The other drivers in the field reacted with shock over their team radios.
Both drivers were able to climb from their cars. Elliott was checked and quickly released from the infield care center.
Bell took a bit more time in the care center. There was no interview from him after the crash. But a photo circulated online showing Bell walking to the plane with a cast as he left the track.
Today, Joe Gibbs Racing has confirmed that Christopher Bell suffered a fractured wrist in the crash. Despite the injury, Bell will be behind the wheel this weekend at Pocono Raceway!
Joe Gibbs Racing statement
“Christopher Bell suffered a fractured left wrist after an accident on lap 148 of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway,” JGR opened in a release.
“After being evaluated and released from the infield care center, Bell returned home to North Carolina where X-rays confirmed the fracture. Bell has been cleared and will be behind the wheel of the No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE this weekend at Pocono Raceway.”
Christopher Bell comments
“Thank you to each and everyone who reached out to check on me, I truly feel the love,” Bell stated.
“I’m grateful for my team of doctors, JGR, NASCAR and all of the previous drivers who have helped pave the way for the safety standards in our sport. See you in Pocono!”
