There is still a lot for Chase Briscoe to feel optimistic about in his first season at Joe Gibbs Racing even amidst a penalty after the Daytona 500 that has him facing a deep deficit. Briscoe was assessed a 100-championship point and 10-playoff point penalty by NASCAR because the No.

Chase Briscoe, who won the pole and finished fourth in the Daytona 500, now faces a steep climb to make the playoffs following his penalty.

Briscoe now starts the season in a massive hole, after his team was penalized for allegedly modifying a spec spoiler component.

NASCAR issued severe penalties Wednesday to Chase Briscoe’s Joe Gibbs Racing team for a spoiler violation found after Sunday’s Daytona 500. NASCAR issued the following penalties: — Crew chief James Small has been suspended for the next four Cup events through Las Vegas.

To start the 2025 NASCAR season, Chase Briscoe was hit with a massive penalty. Just days after the Daytona 500 the No. 19 team is in a hole. With a whopping negative 67 points, Briscoe is hoping to overcome the early deficit to make the playoffs.

Chase Briscoe’s debut with Joe Gibbs Racing started with fireworks, but NASCAR’s crushing penalty put his season in jeopardy. With crew chief James Small suspended and a deep points deficit, Briscoe’s playoff hopes are fading fast.

NASCAR Cup Series season is off to a good start for Joe Gibbs Racing, with Christopher Bell winning the most recent Atlanta race. The post Chase Briscoe Given Lifeline by NASCAR After $100,000 Fine and Handicapping the JGR Team appeared first on EssentiallySports.