Chase Briscoe is on the brink of a remarkable NASCAR milestone as the Cup Series prepares for its stop in Mexico City. The 30-year-old driver for Joe Gibbs Racing is chasing the rare achievement of four consecutive NASCAR Cup poles, a streak last recorded by Ryan Newman in the fall of 2004. Briscoe’s consistent qualifying performance has become a major talking point this 2025 season.
The Indiana native has already secured three straight poles this year, underscoring his growing reputation as one of the strongest qualifiers on the circuit. His recent performances have set the stage for a potential historic run in Mexico City.
Exceptional Qualifying Runs Mark Briscoe’s 2025 Campaign
Briscoe’s qualifying prowess has emerged as a defining feature of his 2025 season, beginning with a notable pole at Charlotte. He followed that up by shattering the Nashville track record with a 29.125 second lap at 164.395 mph, surpassing the previous record set by Aric Almirola in 2021. This streak continued at Michigan International Speedway, where Briscoe posted an astonishing lap speed of 195.514 mph, the fastest Cup Series pole speed recorded since 2018.
The Michigan achievement was particularly impressive given Briscoe’s prior difficulty qualifying within the top 20 at that track. He edged out his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin by a slim margin of 0.049 seconds in Nashville, highlighting both his skill and JGR’s strong presence on the circuit.
At Mexico City, Chase Briscoe is looking to win his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup Series pole, a feat that has not been achieved since Ryan Newman in the Fall of 2004. pic.twitter.com/bpTDOqzqC3
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Following his pole at Michigan, Briscoe reflected on his previous starts, stating,
Starting up front and we’ve been able to do that now three weeks in a row but haven’t been able to execute with it,
and added,
So, hopefully the third time is. a charm.
Despite his qualifying dominance, Briscoe has faced setbacks turning pole positions into race wins, encountering issues related to on-track errors and pit stops.
Rivaling a Long-Standing NASCAR Record
Before Briscoe, the last driver to secure four consecutive Cup Series poles was Ryan Newman in 2004. Many drivers have reached streaks of three poles in a row since then, but none have extended that run to four—until now. Briscoe’s latest achievements mark the first time since Kyle Larson’s three-pole streak in April 2024 that a driver has dominated qualifying for multiple consecutive races.
If Briscoe captures the pole again in Mexico City, he will not only equal Newman’s two-decade-old record but also solidify his standing as one of the foremost qualifiers of NASCAR’s Next Gen car era. This accomplishment comes during Briscoe’s inaugural season with Joe Gibbs Racing, following his transition from the now-defunct Tony Stewart Racing team.
Reflecting on his qualifying success at Michigan, Briscoe described the challenge of maintaining full throttle throughout a high-speed lap, saying the pole was a surprise. He also expressed pride in representing Toyota, noting the manufacturer’s Detroit roots. Securing a fourth consecutive pole would offer Briscoe another key opportunity to convert his qualifying edge into a victory in 2025.
