Christopher Bell lauds revamped NASCAR Chase format and reveals first full Days of Thunder viewing

NASCAR driver Christopher Bell said the sport’s new 10‑race Chase points format, set to debut in 2026, will produce a clear and deserving champion. Bell, who helped lead a driver committee that pushed to replace the elimination‑style playoffs after a controversial penalty at Martinsville, praised the single‑system points structure and the ability for race winners to quickly regain points.

Off‑track, Bell posted on X that he was finally watching the 1990 film *Days of Thunder* in its entirety, a first for the Oklahoma‑based driver. Fans and fellow driver Kyle Larson responded with jokes about Bell’s lack of a TV, while Bell noted his focus remains on racing, finishing second at the Brickyard 400 and sitting 277 points behind leader Denny Hamlin ahead of the upcoming Iowa Corn 350.