Chase Briscoe Embraces ‘Different’ Playoff Feel With Joe Gibbs Racing

11 months ago

Chase Briscoe Embraces ‘Different’ Playoff Feel With Joe Gibbs Racing

Heading into the first Playoffs race at Darlington, Briscoe said, “This is the first time I’ve really thought I could win a championship.” After years at SHR, his 2025 JGR move has brought career-best numbers, including 6 poles so far. “Not to say I’m the favorite, but I feel like I have a legitimate chance,” added the optimistic No.19 driver.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

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$10.4M on the Line as NASCAR Playoffs Open at Darlington

11 months ago

$10.4M on the Line as NASCAR Playoffs Open at Darlington

Darlington hosts the first Cup playoff race for the fifth consecutive year, with a $10,447,135 purse in 2025. Several drivers look to make a splash. Chase Briscoe, enjoying a career-best season, said, “I feel like I have a legitimate chance” at the title. Wallace also echoed confidence: “I belong here.” The race goes live on Sunday at 6 pm ET.

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Supercars Drivers Scott Pye & Elliott Barbour Awed by First Daytona Visit

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Supercars Drivers Scott Pye & Elliott Barbour Awed by First Daytona Visit

Elliott said, “We were a mile away, and you can see it. We don’t have this in Australia.” Pye added, “The size of the stand and the banking impressed me.” Elliott compared the tunnel and RV-filled infield to Bathurst, but “on another level.” Both reunited with old mate SVG, soaking in NASCAR’s grand scale as the regular season closed out.

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Chase Briscoe Sides With Denny Hamlin on Playoff Fix

11 months ago

Chase Briscoe Sides With Denny Hamlin on Playoff Fix

Briscoe echoed Hamlin’s call for a three-race championship round. “I would definitely not be against it,” he said. Both JGR drivers believe multiple tracks would level the field, though Briscoe added he’s “definitely team no Superspeedway.” In his first year with JGR, Briscoe enters the postseason aiming to contend for the championship, starting at Darlington this Sunday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. And Chase Briscoe Pitch Multi-Class All-Star Shakeup

11 months ago

Dale Earnhardt Jr. And Chase Briscoe Pitch Multi-Class All-Star Shakeup

Junior recently proposed a radical All-Star Race format with Cup, Xfinity, and Truck playoff drivers sharing the field at Dover. “I would have a 30 or 40 car field,” he said. Briscoe agreed, calling multi-class racing “pretty wild” and reminiscent of IMSA. Both agree it could boost fan interest and even spotter jobs, as the majority juggle the three series.

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