Mike Joy On Christopher Bell: “He Will Be A Champion Of This Sport”

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Long-time NASCAR play-by-play commentator Mike Joy was asked who he wanted to see try the Indianapolis 500 outside of Larson on the April 24 episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. “Christopher Bell,” Joy said. He will be a champion of this sport. I really wish he had the chance to run for it last year.”

• Mike Joy wants to see Christopher Bell be the next driver to take on the challenge of the Indianapolis 500. Joy also believes Bell is a future NASCAR Cup Series champion.
• Bell impressed Joy with how he handled the Chevy blockade situation at the 2024 Fall Martinsville race.

Bell’s Maturity at Martinsville Impressed Mike Joy

How Bell handled his disqualification at Martinsville in the fall, combined with the Chevy blockade to keep the driver of the No. 20 out of the playoffs. Not only did Bell impress Joy, but Joy also believed that the driver impressed NASCAR. “The way he handled that and the way he made his point without taking on NASCAR,” Joy said. “Really elevated his status in the garage and in the sport. I think now he’s someone that NASCAR respects and listens to, and I think they’re ready for him to be a champion.”

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