NASCAR removes Bell from playoffs after controversial finish

In the closing laps, while Ryan Blaney won his way into the finale, chaos was unfolding behind him.William Byron had two fellow Chevrolets side-by-side behind him with Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain. Radio communication from the the No. 3 of Dillon talked about ‘knowing the deal’ and then someone asked: “Does the 1 [Chastain] crew chief know the deal.” Neither driver ever passed the No. 24, who …Keep reading