Christopher Bell walked into Victory Lane a year ago, arriving before his car when the Coca-Cola 600 was called due to rain. So began an up-and-down 12 months that sees Bell return to Charlotte Motor Speedway after his first All-Star Race win last weekend and looking to defend his Coke 600 title this weekend.

Last season's Coke 600 winner Christopher Bell recently shed light on how he prepares for such a challenging race.

After winning three straight NASCAR Cup Series races early this season, Christopher Bell hasn’t fallen off the face of the earth—but at times it might feel that way to the driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.