Overview

• Christopher Bell is aiming to become the first NASCAR driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive Cup Series races, starting 13th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
• Bell's recent victories at Atlanta, Circuit of the Americas, and Phoenix mark the first three-race winning streak in NASCAR's Next Gen car era, introduced in 2022.
• Kyle Busch, coming off three consecutive top-10 finishes, has cautioned Bell about the pressures of sustained success and the scrutiny it brings from NASCAR.
• Michael McDowell secured Spire Motorsports' first-ever Cup Series pole in Las Vegas, reflecting the team's recent performance improvements under new ownership.
• Bell credits Jimmie Johnson's mentorship for his success, while acknowledging that past wins won't guarantee future results in the competitive NASCAR Cup Series.