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How Stewart-Haas Racing’s Closure Helped Chase Briscoe Become a NASCAR Star

Chase Briscoe’s NASCAR career took an unexpected turn when Stewart-Haas Racing announced it would close its four-car Cup Series operation after the 2024 season.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:23 PM
How Stewart-Haas Racing’s Closure Helped Chase Briscoe Become a NASCAR Star
Key Things to Know
  • Stewart-Haas Racing's 2024 shutdown led Chase Briscoe to join Joe Gibbs Racing, transforming his NASCAR career into championship contention.
  • Briscoe secured the No. 19 Toyota seat after reaching out to team president Dave Alpern following Martin Truex Jr.'s retirement.
  • He won his third race of the 2026 season at Charlotte Motor Speedway, edging teammate Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stewart-Haas Racing's closure in 2024 set off a career resurgence for Chase Briscoe, propelling him into stardom with Joe Gibbs Racing. Following the team's shutdown announcement and Martin Truex Jr.'s retirement, Briscoe secured a multiyear deal to drive the No. 19 Toyota starting in 2025. He quickly established himself by making the Championship 4 in his first year with the organization.

Briscoe continued his strong form into the 2026 season, securing his third victory of the year at Charlotte Motor Speedway by edging teammate Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds. The consecutive wins pushed Briscoe into fourth place in the standings, placing him in contention for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

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