Bell beats Hamlin for Bristol Cup pole in all-JGR front row

Bell went out early in the final round of Friday’s qualifying session at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and his average lap speed of 126.997 mph was enough to hold off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Denny Hamlin (126.930 mph), who was the last on the track.So far, Bell has been unable to translate his playoff poles into wins.He ended up 23rd at Darlington and finished eighth last weekend at …Keep reading