Overview
- Bell fractured his left wrist in a high‑impact crash at Michigan and has continued to race while managing the injury.
- He removed his hard cast for a removable splint at Chicagoland, a visible sign of progress that did not yet restore quick, precise steering.
- Bell produced strong recent results while injured, finishing fifth at Sonoma and then a close second at Chicagoland, showing he can still contend for wins.
- Joe Gibbs Racing plans to reapply the cast for Atlanta as a precaution, has kept relief drivers on standby and has made cockpit adjustments to help him compete safely.
- NASCAR and teams are reviewing the Michigan impact, checking the damaged SAFER barrier and inspecting chassis and seat mounts as safety and telemetry reviews continue.