With the NASCAR Cup Series field as deep and talented as it has ever been, it's becoming very difficult to put together even the most minor of winning streaks at stock car racing's highest level -- let alone to have the opportunity Christopher Bell has before him.

NASCAR’s experimentation with different tire compounds over the last year has been a constant source of chatter in the ranks. And coming off the weekend at Phoenix, there are some definite opinions emerging.

Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.