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 an American professional 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 that series and also participates part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in the No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for JGR and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD for Halmar-Friesen Racing. Bell is notably the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion.

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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 achievement in his racing career.

2011: 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 successes in racing.

May 7, 2014: First WoO Sprint Car Series Race Win

On May 7, 2014, Christopher Bell achieved his first career World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series race win at Jacksonville Speedway.

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 best finisher among the Championship 4.

2017: 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals Win

In 2017, Christopher Bell won the Chili Bowl Nationals, becoming the first Oklahoman to win the event since 1994.

2017: Truck Series Win at Bristol

In 2017, Christopher Bell won the Truck Series race at Bristol driving the No. 62 truck for Halmar Friesen Racing, marking his first win in the series since 2017.

November 10, 2018: Won at ISM Raceway

On November 10, 2018, Christopher Bell won at the ISM Raceway, advancing to the Championship 4.

2018: Chili Bowl Win

In 2018, Christopher Bell won the Chili Bowl.

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, CB Industries, in their inaugural race, achieved victory at the Jim Ford Classic.

2019: Chili Bowl Win

In 2019, Christopher Bell won the Chili Bowl, marking his third win in the race.

2021: First Career Cup Victory

In 2021, during his second race in JGR's No. 20, Christopher Bell scored his first career Cup victory at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 on Daytona's road course, passing Joey Logano with two laps remaining.

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: Multiple 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, prevailed at Austin with a tire advantage, and secured a third consecutive win at Phoenix, marking the first time a driver achieved this in the Next-Gen era. Bell also won the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. Furthermore, Bell and his spotter Stevie Reeves parted ways, with Matt Philpott and later Tab Boyd taking over spotter duties.