Christopher Bell to Race at Pocono Despite Wrist Injury After Chase Elliott Wreck  

The NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Michigan witnessed Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott getting involved in one of the most violent wrecks of the season. In the second stage of the race, the No:9 Chevy lost its balance and made contact with the No:20 Toyota on the outside. The JGR drivers spun and crashed hard into the wall, damaging the barriers while the HMS driver came to a rest in the infield grass.

The safety team was quick to cone to Bell’s aid and quickly got him out of the car. The racer was shifted to the infield care centre and on his post-race interview, JGR owner Joe Gibbs revealed the extend of the damage. He revealed that the racer injured his wrist and had some issues with angle. They promised to give fan an update once the racer takes the necessary medical tests under JGR’s guidance.

We’re gonna make sure he gets everything he needs to get there, whatever it might be. Then we’ll just have to kind of wait. It’s his wrist, so we’ll have to wait.

Joe Gibbs said about Bell’s injury.

Now, in a statement released on social media, Christopher Bell confirmed that he is going race at Pocono after getting the medical clearance to driver from NASCAR. He thanked the community for the support and also extended his gratitude towards the officials for helping him to get the clearance to race.

Thank you to each and every one who reached out to check on me, I truly feel the love. 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.

Christopher Bell said on a statement via X.

Thank you to each and everyone who reached out to check on me, I truly feel the love. 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! https://t.co/cgqCQMen0y

— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) June 9, 2026

Chase Elliott’s apology shows how violent the crash was

The race was red flagged because of the Bell crash, as there was severe damage to the outside wall. Many drivers including Chase Elliott was quick to check in on the TRD driver to make sure he is ok. The No:9 Chevy driver’s post-race apology showed how tough the incident was.

I just really, really hate that happened, first and foremost. I want to apologize to Bell and the whole 20 team. That was my fault.

Chase Elliott said after Michigan race.

Further talking about the point, he admitted that it was one of the violent wrecks he has seen in the time and admitted he immediately went to check on Bell knowing that things could’ve been worse. He reiterated that the incident wasn’t intentional from his side.

I mean, it was a huge hit. Huge hit for him. Pretty big hit for me, too. I just wanted to make sure he was alright and just tell him ‘I’m so sorry,’ because that was not at all my intention for that to happen.

Chase Elliott added.

The comments from the veteran racer are on point and shows how much he cares for his rival, as he is someone that has always been cordial with him on the track. It would be interesting to see how the Pocono race is going to playout for the duo in the coming days.

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