Adam Stevens makes unbelievable call, bizarrely sends Christopher Bell into Chase Briscoe’s pit box

A massive heads-up play by Christopher Bell and crew chief Adam Stevens and maybe one that makes NASCAR rewrite the rules on pit road. Bell had a loose left front wheel and had the No. 19 team tighten it.

In a bit of an ironic turn, Chase Briscoe’s team went from getting a loose wheel penalty to saving Christopher Bell from one. But is that going to sit well with NASCAR after this Las Vegas race?

Loose wheels have been a huge issue on the track today. Bell avoided one with a heads-up play. He had to go down pit road, but it was under caution. Much better than being held for two laps on pit road.

Christopher Bell stopped in Chase Briscoe's pit box to get a wheel tightened and avoid a major penalty in the #Pennzoil400 👀

Incredible heads-up call by Adam Stevens to send him to a teammate's box 🤯https://t.co/xPkdVtWKOIpic.twitter.com/ZlWWrEf2b2

— 5 GOATs (@5GOATs_) March 16, 2025

NASCAR hit him with a penalty for pitting out of the box. Do you think drivers should be able to pit in another team’s box and use their pit crew?

Considering Christopher Bell avoided a two-lap penalty and losing his jackman and wheelchanger for two weeks, I’d say it is more than worth it. There is plenty of race left to go from the back to the front…again.

Let’s not forget that Bell has already proved he can move through traffic. He has a good car and should be, barring any more issues, a car to watch. Bell has a lot of passing to do.

Christopher Bell had to start in the rear

To start the weekend, Christopher Bell qualified P13. However, it was quickly noted that he would be starting in the rear of the field after making an unapproved adjustment on Saturday night. His team had to replace a throttle body.

It turned out to be a good move by the 20 team. Adam Stevens, a two-time champion, knows what he is doing. That 20 car made it up through the field and was in position to race for the lead in Stage 2 when this issue happened.

Quick thinking may have saved Bell’s chances today. He has a steep hill to climb. Things are only going to be more difficult from here to the finish. Drivers will be tired, angry, and unforgiving as Bell tries to win his fourth race in a row.

Right now, Kyle Larson and William Byron have the race under control. Could we see Christopher Bell stick his nose back toward the front and shake things up? Those drivers up front are hoping that they don’t have to see the 20 car the rest of this race. Bell wants to keep this win streak alive. Something has to give.