Christopher Bell didn't hold back when it came to sharing his thoughts on NASCAR's current superspeedway package, calling it "atrocious" and urging immediate changes after a frustrating weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, speaking to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass ahead of the Texas Motor Speedway weekend, made it clear that the racing at Talladega fell far short of expectations. Despite adjustments to stage lengths, the NextGen car produced gridlocked racing in the final stage, with two lanes stuck side by side and little opportunity for genuine passing. Drivers were essentially left pushing the car ahead and hoping for the best—a far cry from the thrilling pack racing fans have come to expect at superspeedways.

"We desperately need change," Bell said. "We've needed change for a long time, so hopefully that is the last time we race that speedway package. I think a lot of us in the industry will be very excited about that."

Bell didn't mince words when describing the current state of affairs. "It's literally a lottery race. It's atrocious. Now, the strategy is so spelled out that it becomes all about fuel saving. We try to adjust the stage lengths so we're not fuel-saving. Well, you can't pass, so it becomes all about shortening the last pit stop to as short as you can get it, which means you're still saving fuel in Stage 2, even though you can make it to the end after that last stop. It's a joke. It's a complete joke, and I look forward to changes."

Bell's frustrations echo those of many in the garage area. The on-track product at superspeedways with the NextGen car hasn't come close to matching the intensity of the NASCAR Xfinity or Truck Series, which have consistently delivered more competitive and exciting racing. While the Cup Series has struggled with aerodynamic limitations and the "big one" mentality, the lower series have shown that close-quarters, side-by-side racing is still possible.

With Daytona International Speedway on the horizon in late August, the pressure is mounting on NASCAR to find a solution. Bell's outspoken plea might be the push the sport needs to rethink its approach before the next superspeedway showdown. For now, drivers and fans alike are left hoping that change is coming—and soon.