Christopher Bell (racing driver)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Christopher Bell (racing driver).

Christopher Bell is a professional American stock car racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR). He drives the No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE in the Cup Series and part-time the No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for JGR in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. A significant achievement in his career is winning the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Lucas Oil ASCS2 Championship

In 2010, Christopher Bell earned the Lucas Oil ASCS2 Championship, marking an early milestone in his racing career.

2011: 66 Mike Phillips Memorial Micro-Sprint Car Race Win

In 2011, Christopher Bell won the 66 Mike Phillips Memorial micro-sprint car race, adding to his early racing achievements.

May 7, 2014: First WoO Sprint Car Series Win

On May 7, 2014, Christopher Bell secured his first career World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series race victory at Jacksonville Speedway, marking a significant achievement in his racing career.

November 17, 2017: 2017 Truck Series Championship

On November 17, 2017, Christopher Bell won the 2017 Truck Series championship by finishing second to Chase Briscoe and being the highest-finishing Championship 4 driver. He concluded the season with five wins, fifteen top-fives, and 21 top-tens.

2017: Chili Bowl Nationals Win

In 2017, Christopher Bell won the Chili Bowl Nationals, becoming the first Oklahoman to win the event since 1994. He also secured his third consecutive Turnpike Challenge victory and won the Tulsa Shootout's Winged Outlaw Division.

2017: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship

In 2017, Christopher Bell won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship.

November 10, 2018: Xfinity Series Win at ISM Raceway

On November 10, 2018, Christopher Bell won at ISM Raceway, advancing to the Championship 4 after needing a win. He finished eleventh at Homestead and fourth in points for the season.

2018: Chili Bowl Nationals Win

In 2018, Christopher Bell won the Chili Bowl again, marking his second win in the event.

August 13, 2019: First World of Outlaws Win

On August 13, 2019, Christopher Bell and his team won their first-ever start in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Tri-State Speedway.

September 21, 2019: CB Industries wins Jim Ford Classic

On September 21, 2019, in the team's first-ever race, CB Industries won the Jim Ford Classic.

2019: Chili Bowl Nationals Win

In 2019, Christopher Bell secured another Chili Bowl Nationals victory, becoming only the third three-time winner of the prestigious race.

2019: 2019 Xfinity Season

In 2019, Christopher Bell secured multiple wins in the Xfinity Series. He won at Atlanta, Bristol (also winning the Dash 4 Cash bonus), Dover (winning his second Dash 4 Cash bonus), and Iowa.

2021: First Cup Victory and Return to Xfinity Series

In 2021, Christopher Bell secured his first career Cup victory at Daytona's road course and returned to the Xfinity Series at New Hampshire, winning after leading 151 laps. He finished twelfth in the points standings after being eliminated in the Round of 12.

2024: Return to Dirt Racing and Tulsa Shootout Win

In late 2024, Christopher Bell returned to dirt competition after JGR lifted the ban, marking his comeback with a win at the Tulsa Shootout in the Non-Wing Outlaw division, his first since 2018.

2025: 2025 Cup Series Victories

In 2025, Christopher Bell had a DNF at the Daytona 500, followed by three consecutive victories in the Cup Series. He won at Atlanta in a controversial finish, followed by a win at COTA, securing back-to-back Cup Series races for the first time in his career. Bell then won at Phoenix, achieving three consecutive race wins in the Next-Gen era. In May at North Wilkesboro, Bell won the All-Star Race. Soon after, his spotter Stevie Reeves quit, and Matt Philpott and Tab Boyd took over spotter duties.