Chase David Wayne Briscoe Bio
Chase David Wayne Briscoe (born December 15, 1994) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing. Briscoe is the 2016 ARCA Racing Series champion and has won the Southern 500 in both 2024 and 2025. He also owns Chase Briscoe Racing, a World of Outlaws sprint car team.
Early Life and Background
Briscoe was born in Mitchell, Indiana, United States. His father, Kevin Briscoe, is a former Truck Series driver and a five-time track champion at Tri-State Speedway and Bloomington Speedway. His grandfather, Richard Briscoe, has been involved as a car owner in sprint car racing. Chase began racing sprint cars at age thirteen, becoming the youngest driver to win a 410 sprint car race, breaking a record previously held by NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon.
In 2013, Briscoe competed in the Peak Stock Car Dream Challenge, finishing second despite winning most on-track races. That year, he made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut. He moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2014 to pursue racing opportunities and build connections in the motorsports industry.
Path to NASCAR
In 2015, Briscoe was introduced to ARCA Racing Series team Cunningham Motorsports through driver Christopher Bell. After testing and two ARCA starts, he secured a full-season ride for 2016, winning six races and the ARCA championship by a wide margin. In 2017, he joined the Ford Performance NASCAR Driver Development Program and competed full-time in the Camping World Truck Series for Brad Keselowski Racing, earning Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Driver honors.
Briscoe ran part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2018 before committing full-time in 2019 with Stewart–Haas Racing’s No. 98 Ford. He earned multiple wins and playoff appearances, establishing himself as a rising talent in NASCAR’s national series.
Chase Briscoe Career
Early Career (2015–2017)
Briscoe debuted in ARCA in 2015, quickly impressing with top-ten finishes. His breakout came in 2016 when he won six races and the ARCA championship. In 2017, he moved to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Brad Keselowski Racing, securing his first Truck Series win at Homestead-Miami Speedway and earning Rookie of the Year honors. Despite the team’s closure after 2017, Briscoe had established himself as a promising driver.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Breakthrough (2018–2020)
Briscoe ran part-time in the Xfinity Series in 2018, capturing his first win on the Charlotte Roval. He also won a Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway that year. In 2019, he ran full-time in the Xfinity Series, winning multiple races and finishing fifth in points. The 2020 season was his most successful in Xfinity, with nine wins including races at Las Vegas, Darlington, Homestead, Pocono, Indianapolis, Dover, Bristol, and Kansas. He led the series in wins and finished fourth in the championship standings.
Stewart–Haas Racing Era (2021–2024)
Briscoe was promoted to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021 with Stewart–Haas Racing, driving the No. 14 Ford Mustang. He earned Rookie of the Year honors and recorded his first top-ten finish at Circuit of the Americas. In 2022, he won his first Cup Series race at Phoenix, becoming the 200th different winner in series history and finished ninth in points. The 2023 season included challenges such as a significant penalty for his team. In 2024, he won the Southern 500 and secured a playoff berth before Stewart–Haas Racing announced it would cease NASCAR operations at the end of the season.
Joe Gibbs Racing Era (2025–Present)
Briscoe joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025, taking over the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE. He started the season strong with a pole position and a fourth-place finish at the Daytona 500. Despite a penalty related to a modified spoiler, the team successfully appealed. Briscoe won multiple poles including the Coca-Cola 600 and Brickyard 400, and scored his first win with JGR at Pocono. He continued his strong form by winning playoff races at Darlington and Talladega, advancing to the Championship 4.
Driving Style and Strengths
Briscoe is known for his versatility across track types, strong racecraft, and strategic acumen. His ability to perform on road courses and superspeedways has been a key asset. He maintains a close working relationship with crew chief James Small, which has contributed to his recent successes.
Notable Races and Milestones
Briscoe’s signature victories include back-to-back Southern 500 wins in 2024 and 2025, and becoming the first driver since 2019 to win both the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 poles in the same season. His first Cup win at Phoenix marked a significant milestone, making him the 200th different winner in the series.
Chase Briscoe Career Wins
Briscoe has accumulated multiple wins across NASCAR’s national series and ARCA. His 2016 ARCA championship was highlighted by six wins. In the Truck Series, he earned his first victory in 2017 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. His Xfinity Series career includes nine wins in 2020 alone. In the Cup Series, he has secured several wins, including his first at Phoenix in 2022 and multiple wins with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025.
ARCA Racing Series Highlights
Briscoe won the 2016 ARCA Racing Series championship with six race victories. His dominant performance that season established him as a top prospect in stock car racing.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Highlights
In 2017, Briscoe earned Rookie of the Year honors and won his first Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He also won the Most Popular Driver award that year.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights
Briscoe’s full-time Xfinity career began in 2019, with multiple wins and a fifth-place points finish. In 2020, he led the series with nine wins, including victories at major tracks such as Las Vegas and Indianapolis.
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights
Briscoe earned his first Cup Series win at Phoenix in 2022. In 2025, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, he secured multiple wins and poles, including the Southern 500 and Pocono, and advanced to the Championship 4.
Chase Briscoe Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Briscoe comes from a racing family with deep roots in sprint car and stock car racing. His father, Kevin Briscoe, was a successful sprint car driver and former NASCAR Truck Series competitor. His grandfather, Richard Briscoe, has been involved as a car owner in sprint car racing. This lineage provided Chase with early exposure and support in motorsports.
Personal Life
Chase Briscoe is married to Marissa. The couple has three children: a son born in 2021 and boy/girl twins born in 2024. Briscoe is active on social media and engages with fans regularly. He has openly shared personal challenges, including a miscarriage his wife suffered in 2020.
2025 Season Performance
In 2025, Briscoe transitioned to Joe Gibbs Racing, replacing Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE. He began the season with a pole position and a strong fourth-place finish at the Daytona 500. Despite a penalty related to a modified spoiler, the team successfully appealed, restoring his points and lifting the crew chief’s suspension. Briscoe won multiple poles at marquee events including the Coca-Cola 600 and Brickyard 400, and earned his first win with JGR at Pocono. His playoff performance included victories at Darlington and Talladega, securing a spot in the Championship 4 and marking a breakout season in the Cup Series.
