Christopher Bell confesses Kyle Larson has the “upper hand” on him at dirt racing
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell has detailed how challenging it is going to be for him to fight Kyle Larson back in the dirt scene.
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Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell (Via IMAGO)
Joe Gibbs Racing had made a major policy change regarding drivers after the 2024 season and Christopher Bell is the driver that is most excited about the change. Joe Gibbs team out a ban on its drivers from racing in the dirt events, and most of the other non-NASCAR events siting safety of drivers, alongside other reasons.
The one who was affected the most with the change was Christopher Bell, who is one of the most talented dirt racers in the country. He missed out on multiple victories, while Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports took the opportunity dominated the sport, with his main rival on the sidelines. Now the duo is excited about recreating their past duels.
#NASCAR … Christopher Bell on racing again on dirt and racing Kyle Larson at such tracks in the future. Bell on going back dirt racing: “Hopefully, it’s like riding a bike. I guess we’re about to find out.” pic.twitter.com/DzazoQVi4c
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) November 22, 2024
While about his expectations about the coming duels, Bell admitted that he thinks with the extra experience Larson will have an advantage on him. He needs to get the feel of dirt racing back and get his speed back. Bell is excited to see how he is going to perform with the return to the short tracks soon.
He’s going to have the upper hand for a little bit; he’s got a two-year headstart on me, so I’m going to have to get my dirt shoes underneath me again and get back up to speed. Hopefully, it’s like riding a bike. We’re about to find out.
Christopher Bell said at NASCAR Awards.
Christopher Bell is excited to reconnect with dirt racing fans
The decision to change the driver’s policy was shocking for Bell, who hasn’t expected a change anytime soon. So, he is super excited about it and is looking forward to meet the dirt racing fans he misses for a long-time, due to being away from the sport.
It’s refreshing knowing I’ll be able to do whatever I want to do. I’m super excited to reconnect with my dirt fan base and see everybody at a dirt track soon.
Christopher Bell said.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will go into the 2025 season with renewed focus and more determination. He is not only going into win the Cup titles he missed out in 2024 after drop in form in the R-8, but also some dirt racing titles.
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