Elliott, Bell Escape Vicious Michigan Crash as Hamlin Wins FireKeepers 400 by 11 Seconds
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 8
Elliott, Bell Escape Vicious Michigan Crash as Hamlin Wins FireKeepers 400 by 11 Seconds
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 8
Summary
Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell walked away from a violent late-race crash at Michigan that triggered a red flag and drew alarm from drivers, spotters and the broadcast booth.
Joe Gibbs Racing said Bell will be evaluated this week for wrist and ankle issues, while Bell did not speak after the race and Elliott said little beyond the expected post-crash remarks.
The wreck wiped out two of the fastest cars in the field — Elliott had appeared on course for his third win of 2026, and Bell had one of the day's strongest cars.
Denny Hamlin capitalized on the attrition, cruising to victory by 11 seconds after Elliott, Bell and Tyler Reddick were eliminated from contention.
The crash renewed attention on NASCAR safety: the impact looked deceptively ordinary, but the article said the Next Gen car likely prevented a far worse outcome.