Hail Melon Redux, NASCAR’s Christopher Bell Pulls A ‘Half Chastain’
A move similar to Ross Chastain's "Hail Melon" in 2022, Christopher Bell's last-lap maneuver were overturned by NASCAR and he will not advance to NASCAR's Championship 4.
Christopher Bell penalized after Hail Melon move, William Byron moves on in NASCAR playoffs
Christopher Bell appeared to get a final spot needed to pass William Byron in the playoff points standings in the final turn on the final turn of Sunday's Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville by sliding past a slow Bubba Wallace,
NASCAR explains decision against Christopher Bell that sends William Byron to championship race
NASCAR dropped Christopher Bell from 18th to 22nd for riding against the wall on the final lap at Martinsville.
NASCAR's Elton Sawyer explains decision to penalize Christopher Bell
Elton Sawyer, senior VP of competition, breaks down the decision to penalize the move Christopher Bell made on the final lap at Martinsville.
Denny Hamlin says NASCAR got Christopher Bell 'Hail Melon' penalty correct at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin said on his weekly podcast that the penalty NASCAR levied against his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell was correct.
Jeff Gordon shares theory on William Byron and Christopher Bell NASCAR Playoff controversy
Stock car racing executive Jeff Gordon has a theory about the William Bryon and Christopher Bell playoff controversy that dominated the last NASCAR race.
Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief Challenges NASCAR’s Verdict Thrashing ‘Hail Melon’ Comparison
The Martinsville race is known to produce high-octane drama thanks to it being the final shot at the Championship 4. The post Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief Challenges NASCAR’s Verdict Thrashing ‘Hail Melon’ Comparison appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Why was Christopher Bell penalized? William Byron advances to NASCAR championship after No. 20 docked for 'Hail Melon' move
We explain why Christopher Bell's "Hail Melon" resulted in penalty and allowed William Bryon to advance to NASCAR championship.
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Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: The Fail Melon — a Result of the NASCAR Playoffs
The Hail Melon will go down as one of the coolest moments in NASCAR history, and it made the playoffs look like a genius idea ...
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Martinsville ‘Race Manipulation’: Can NASCAR Penalize Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain & Austin Dillon?
NASCAR has certainly got their work cut out for this entire week in deciding the fate of teams and drivers after the ...
Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway
Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the ...
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Byron makes Champ 4, Bell out after NASCAR issues safety penalty
Bell’s car made contact with the outside wall and scraped along ... The championship won’t be one of them, but we’ll try ...
Hamlin Agrees with Bell Penalty, Laments Manufacturer Influence in Race Outcomes
Denny Hamlin agrees with NASCAR's call to remove his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Christopher Bell, from the playoff picture following the final lap of the Xfinit ...
NASCAR at Martinsville: What to watch for in Cup playoff race that will set championship field
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Today’s elimination race at Martinsville Speedway marks the final chance for playoff drivers to move on to next week’s championship race. Ryan Blaney won last year’s race to ...
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“I was in complete shock”: Jimmie Johnson claims NASCAR Hall of Famer's dangerous move inspired Ross Chastain’s ‘hail melon’
However, Ross Chastain managed to pull his Hail Melon successfully in 2022 ... In 2023, the Stock Car Racing Association banned the move for future racing years. In their updated rulebook ...
Ryan Blaney Returns To NASCAR Championship 4 With Martinsville Victory
Faced with a "Win or Else" scenario, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney of Team Penske delivered with a walk off win ...