“Last year, nobody expected us (to win)… we weren’t coming into Darlington and being like, This is our weekend.” When Chase Briscoe won the 2024 Southern 500, it was in the most unexpected situation. Stewart-Haas Racing was crumbling, and Briscoe’s win was a last tribute to the team. In 2025, however, pressure came from a lot of sides for the NASCAR race in Darlington. From the winning trends at Joe Gibbs Racing to his son Brooks’ demands, there were a lot of expectations. And Briscoe fulfilled them recently.

Chase Briscoe won his way into the playoffs at Pocono Raceway, leading a race-best 72 laps. Little did anyone guess that this domination would become Briscoe’s characteristic skill in 2025, as he put on yet another thriller in Darlington!

Chase Briscoe seals his first playoff troph

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