Kyle Larson isn’t buying Christopher Bell’s claims of zero power steering issues at Las Vegas, outright calling “Bull***” on his friend’s explanation for a disappointing 23rd-place finish in the South Point 400. Larson, who leads the NASCAR Chase standings, didn’t hold back when asked about Bell’s race, throwing some serious shade on this week’s *Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores*.
Bell’s Vegas Slide: From Strong Start to Steering Trouble
Bell’s day started off strong in Vegas, qualifying third and looking like a real contender. He snagged a second-place finish in Stage 1 and followed that up with a third-place finish in Stage 2. Everything was looking good to capitalize on a day when some other big names were having issues. But then, in the final two stages, Bell reported those power steering problems that seemingly derailed his entire race, dropping him way back to 23rd. He was pretty clear about his disappointment afterward, saying, “It’s disappointing to not be able to capitalize on a day like today when other guys had issues.” Bell also gave an update on his fractured left wrist, an injury he picked up back in June at Michigan, stating, “My wrist is fine. My hands are a little shaky and tingly. I’m gonna be okay.”
Larson Calls Out “No Power Steering”
Despite Bell’s claims and even an in-car camera showing a heavy wheel, Larson was having none of the “zero power steering” talk. “No power steering? There’s no chance that Christopher Bell is hanging onto a race car. When people say no power steering, you have some power steering. Bull***.” He acknowledged Bell’s effort, giving him “some flowers” for hanging in there, but doubled down on his disbelief, specifically saying, “0% power assist on an intermediate. No way.” Larson even brought Corey LaJoie into the discussion, suggesting neither of them could manage a car at 0% assist. “There’s a good chance I’m stronger than Christopher Bell. There’s no way either of us are hanging on at 0%. I’m sorry, Bell, for busting on you, but there’s no chance.” This isn’t just a random jab, either. Larson and Bell are longtime friends who came up through dirt racing, but now they’re chasing the same Cup title, and the standings are tighter than ever.
This kind of talk makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes! With Larson now leading the NASCAR Chase standings after finishing second at Las Vegas, and Denny Hamlin 40 points back, Bell is sitting third, 55 points behind. This friendly rivalry just got a whole lot spicier as these two battle it out for the Cup.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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