Chase Briscoe secured an emotional Pocono victory while expressing a deep wish for his family to share the moment with him. Although his wife Marissa and their three children were watching from home, Briscoe longed to celebrate alongside them, highlighting the significance of the win and his desire for a shared family experience after such a hard-fought race weekend.
Earlier Playoff Success and Family Moments
Last year, Briscoe earned a spot in the playoffs with a crucial win at Darlington, the final race of the regular season. That victory held additional meaning as he celebrated in Victory Lane with his wife, who was then expecting twins, and their three-year-old son, Brooks. Overcome with emotion, Briscoe knelt near another Stewart-Haas Racing car sponsored by High Point, tears in his eyes as the joy of winning intertwined with family happiness.
Yearning for a Victory Lane Celebration at Home
This time around at Pocono, Briscoe could not hide his desire for a homecelebration. He admitted missing the presence of his loved ones as he stood in Victory Lane. Reflecting on his emotions, he said,
“I wish they were here. Normally I’m always super emotional, and I cry in Victory Lane and stuff. And I will say I was really good this time, except for when Brooks was on the phone with me. My oldest son — he was like, ‘Daddy, you won. You did the big burnout.’”
He also conveyed how important it was to share the victory, adding,
“And that sucks, right? When they’re not here to celebrate that with you, but yeah, it’s going to be fun to, you know, go home, bring the big trophy.”
—Chase Briscoe
What the Trophy Means to His Young Son
Briscoe’s three-year-old son Brooks, who loves the outdoors, has a special fascination with the Pocono trophy, which features an eagle on top. Briscoe imagined the boy’s reaction to the award, saying,
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“I’m sure he’ll break it thinking it’s a toy, but yeah, it’s going to be fun to go home. He’s at the age now where he’s almost four, so he kind of is understanding what’s going on, and yeah, I’m excited to get home to them,”
underscoring the bond between racing success and family pride. —Chase Briscoe
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares a Parallel Family Moment at Pocono
Just a day prior, Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated a milestone as a first-time crew chief when Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity Series race at Pocono. Earnhardt Jr. walked alongside his daughters on pit road, beaming with joy during the first oval victory of Zilisch’s career. This moment held deep resonance for Earnhardt Jr., who had previously swept Pocono in 2014 with Steve Letarte as the crew chief. The family celebration and professional triumph created a memorable occasion for Earnhardt Jr. similar to what Briscoe hoped to experience.
