Bell has the chance Sunday to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive Cup Series races — an accomplishment that only eight drivers have achieved in the modern era of NASCAR that began in 1972.

A throttle body issue will force Christopher Bell, looking for his fourth straight NASCAR Cup Series win, to the rear of the pack prior to Sunday's Pennzoil 400.

Bell still is seeking his first Cup win at Vegas but has dominated recently at the 1.5-mile track. Last October, he qualified first and led a race-high 155 of 267 laps but finishe