Christopher Bell
Racing Career
Christopher Bell's NASCAR journey began in the Camping World Truck Series, where he established himself as a formidable competitor with seven career victories. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he captured the Camping World Truck Series championship, marking his first major title in NASCAR's national touring series.
Bell's success in trucks earned him a promotion to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he spent two dominant seasons. During his Xfinity tenure, he accumulated an impressive 16 total wins, demonstrating his ability to compete at the sport's second-highest level and positioning himself as a rising star in the Toyota pipeline.
In 2020, Bell made his NASCAR Cup Series debut as a rookie, driving the No. 95 Toyota for Leavine Family Racing. His inaugural season showed promise as he earned recognition as a Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender, validating his rapid ascension through NASCAR's developmental ranks.
Bell's performance in his rookie campaign caught the attention of Joe Gibbs Racing, leading to his appointment to drive the No. 20 Toyota for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. This move represented a significant step forward in his career, joining one of the sport's most successful organizations and putting him in competitive equipment at NASCAR's premier level.