NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell has shared the latest update on his injury after fracturing his wrist at Michigan International Speedway.
Bell was involved in a scary wreck at last month's Cup Series event when Chase Elliott lost control of his car and moved up the track into him, resulting in Bell's No. 20 Toyota slamming into the SAFER barrier in turns three and four.
It later emerged that Bell's hit registered 63 Gs - the hardest-recorded wreck in the Next Gen era. Initially, Bell and Elliott were cleared from the infield care center, but it was later revealed that Bell had fractured his left wrist.
Despite that, the Joe Gibbs Racing star has continued to race with a cast on, achieving some strong results. The only hitch so far came at the Naval Base Coronado, where the twists and turns of the track were too much for his wrist, and he was forced to get out of the car and hand the ride over to Brent Crews after 13 laps.
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Christopher Bell shares wrist injury update ahead of Atlanta
Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend's race at Atlanta, Bell revealed that he is making progress in his rehabilitation, but he will still be required to race in a cast this time around.
“I’m gaining on it," Bell told the media. "I do have a wrap around my wrist, but nothing in the palm of my hand, so I guess that’s awesome.
"I’m really close for sure, I’m optimistic that North Wilkesboro next week will be close, if not 100% or right there at it.
"I’m still planning on putting a cast on it tomorrow for the race just in case something happens.
"I will be in a cast tomorrow, but hopefully this wrap or nothing at Wilkesboro.”
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