Crew chief Adam Stevens confidently made the decision to pit Christopher Bell for slick tires during the Chicago race, believing it was the winning call. Despite leading, Bell found himself in mid-pack after the pit stop on lap 43, opting for slick tires while others chose wet weather tires. Although it seemed like a strategic move to secure the win, a collision with teammate Martin Truex Jr. caused Bell to finish in 37th place with a wrecked car. Stevens explained that they anticipated the drying track and felt slick tires were necessary to win. However, a caution and a late-race collision thwarted their chances of victory. Bell led 14 laps but missed out on the win for the second year in a row in Chicago due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving the team feeling disappointed yet determined.