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."

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).

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell made it clear Saturday that he believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title when he was punished for reacting to race manipulation in the final playoff qualifying race .

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

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell provides altering opinions on the playoff format following harsh lesson.

An illegal move and possible race manipulation caused a delay in finding out who earned the final spot for NASCAR's championship race.

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.