In the heat of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe sits solidly at No. 8 in the standings. His JGR teammates, Denny Hamlin at P3 and Christopher Bell at P5, have powered the team to a commanding eight victories this year, cementing JGR’s dominance amid a fiercely competitive field. But beyond the stats, Briscoe’s transition from Stewart-Haas Racing has opened the door for him to weigh in on the contrasts between his current and former mentor.
Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick, both legends with storied careers marked by on-track clashes like their 2010 Dover incident, where Harvick intentionally bumped Hamlin’s car during practice, represent the kind of intensity that defines NASCAR’s elite. Hamlin’s aggressive driving and team ownership role echo Harvick’s