Chase Briscoe remains confident as he prepares for the NASCAR playoffs, even after a challenging end to the regular season at Daytona International Speedway. Despite finishing 23rd in the season finale, Briscoe had already secured his playoff spot by winning the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway.
Reflecting on Performance and Next Steps
Driving for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2024, Briscoe acknowledged his mistakes during the Daytona race but emphasized his commitment to learning from them.
“Obviously, not the finish that we wanted. We were up front and in the mix at times. Just I feel like I didn’t do a great job of making decisions and got myself hung up a couple times,”
he said to the media following the race. Looking ahead, Briscoe expressed eagerness for the upcoming races, especially at Darlington, a track known for its slippery and challenging conditions.
Playoff Prospects and Team Strength
Briscoe highlighted the consistency of his car’s performance throughout the season, apart from recent results, and stressed the importance of execution in the playoff rounds.
“Outside of the last two weeks’ results, I feel like we’ve been one of the strongest cars week in and week out. Just got to go and execute the playoffs. I know our speed will be there. It’s just a matter of putting it all together. If we do that, I think we’re as capable as anybody. We’ve got an uphill battle, obviously, with our points position, but I feel confident,”
he explained.
Playoff Field and Schedule Overview
Along with Briscoe, his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell have also clinched playoff spots. Additionally, Toyota partners Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick have joined the playoff field. The Round of 16 will kick off with three race weekends at Darlington, Illinois, and Bristol, before continuing to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the start of the Round of 12.
Looking Ahead to the NASCAR Playoffs
As Briscoe enters the playoffs, he aims to capitalize on his proven speed and work to assemble strong finishes in upcoming races. The pressure of moving forward with a less favorable points position will challenge him, but his positive mindset and experience from previous playoff seasons provide a strong foundation. This momentum signals a promising pursuit of success in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver during his final campaign with the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 14 team.</p>
