Christopher Bell has resurfaced on the track in a cast, announcing a split at Chicagoland Speedway ahead of a full recovery.
Bell reports pain levels have remained low since the fracture, yet he says his steering feels “clunky”; quick, precise turns are still limited.
The protective cast recently switched to a splint—his range of motion is unchanged, but he hopes the new brace will unlock wrist movement shortly.
He will return to a cast for the Atlanta Motor Speedway round, a high‑speed drafting facility where contact risk is higher, to maximize safety.
Bell aims to remove protective gear in two or three weeks, targeting North Wilkesboro or Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the next milestones.
A fifth‑place finish at Sonoma Raceway last week, achieved while still wearing a cast on a winding road course, earned the team pride and valuable points.
Standing 10th in the standings, he is 70 points shy of the first‑place leaderboard, making every position gained in the remaining seven races crucial for playoff aspirations.
With the chase corridor narrowing, Bell’s measured return to form could prove decisive in the coming races.
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