This has been one of the hardest things I have had to go through as a race car driver,” Bell said. “I believe cheated is the right word."

The entry of a new manufacturer into NASCAR could change the game as the organization faces controversy and penalties due to race manipulation.

When Bell charged past Wallace as they entered turn three on the final lap, he slammed the wall and then rode it until he exited turn four. NASCAR ruled Bell’s move was a safety violation because it was similar to Chastain’s now outlawed “Hail Melon” two years ago. Bell disagreed.

On Sunday at the Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR's senior officials found themselves addressing controversial allegations of race manipulation. Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer has since spoken out on the penalties that were imposed after the race.

Ryan Blaney, one of NASCAR's top drivers, is upset after the controversial victory at Martinsville, where he accuses his friend and competitor Bubba Wallace, as well as Chevrolet, of using race-manipulating tactics.

Race manipulation by an OEM at Martinsville Speedway in an effort to ensure William Byron got into the Championship 4 “pissed off” NASCAR executive vice president Steve O’Donnell and he said it was NASCAR’s intention to make sure it never happened again.

Christopher Bell believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title when he was punished for reacting to race manipulation in the final playoff qualifying race.

Christopher Bell found himself on the bitter end of things after NASCAR ruled him out of the championship race for a safety violation. The post “I Just Feel Cheated”- Christopher Bell Lashes Out at NASCAR’s Race Manipulation Oversight Favoring Chevrolet appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Christopher Bell missed the playoffs after a call from NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway last week Last week at Martinsville Speedway, Christopher Bell and William Byron were separated by just 1 point in the closing laps at Martinsville Speedway.