This has been one of the hardest things I have had to go through as a race car driver,” Bell said. “I believe cheated is the right word."

In an alternate universe, NASCAR driver Christopher Bell is preparing to race for the Cup Series title Sunday in Avondale, Ariz. In this universe, however, Bell is on the outside looking in. That's due to a bizarre sequence of events during the Xfinity 500 ...

Christopher Bell believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title. Bell moved out of fellow Toyota driver Bubba Wallace’s way last Sunday because Wallace had an allegedly flat tire.

Instead, the Chevys of Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain put themselves in a double-file formation behind Byron, effectively serving as a blockade to prevent any cars from passing the No. 24 car. NASCAR reviewed the radio communications and ruled that their actions were worthy a penalty that was handed out by NASCAR on Tuesday (Nov. 5).

NASCAR dropped Christopher Bell from 18th to 22nd for riding against the wall on the final lap at Martinsville.

When Bell charged past Wallace as they entered turn three on the final lap, he slammed the wall and then rode it until he exited turn four. NASCAR ruled Bell’s move was a safety violation because it was similar to Chastain’s now outlawed “Hail Melon” two years ago. Bell disagreed.

Christopher Bell found himself on the bitter end of things after NASCAR ruled him out of the championship race for a safety violation. The post “I Just Feel Cheated”- Christopher Bell Lashes Out at NASCAR’s Race Manipulation Oversight Favoring Chevrolet appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Christopher Bell missed the playoffs after a call from NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway last week Last week at Martinsville Speedway, Christopher Bell and William Byron were separated by just 1 point in the closing laps at Martinsville Speedway.