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Chase Briscoe Returns to NASCAR Title Race
Chase Briscoe closes gap to Kyle Larson with two wins, now fourth in standings.
In brief
Chase Briscoe closes gap to Kyle Larson with two wins, now fourth in standings. Chase Briscoe erased a 58-point deficit to Kyle Larson with two consecutive victories, jumping to fourth place in NASCAR’s title race with four races remaining. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Briscoe erases deficit
Chase Briscoe has erased a 58-point deficit to standings leader Kyle Larson with two consecutive victories.
“I think we’ve got to step on their throats while we can”
Crew chief James Small
Crew chief James Small said they can’t let up, adding they must step on their throats while they can.
“I’m not going to let off the throttle pedal right now”
Briscoe’s racing style
Briscoe described himself as a silent assassin who puts his helmet on and stays quiet.
“He puts his helmet on and he’s silent, but he’s like a silent assassin”
Bank of America 400 finish
Briscoe beat Christopher Bell by a nose in Sunday’s Bank of America 400 after a tire corded in closing laps.
“What an amazing run we’ve been on”
Tire corded issue
Briscoe’s right front tire was cording, causing him to be in traffic with Bell closing fast.
“All of a sudden I just noticed my car just quit turning”
Final lap finish
Briscoe finished 0.029 seconds ahead of Bell after a drag race off the fourth turn.
“I just caught that pack of lapped cars and with the right front starting to cord”
Briscoe’s respect for Bell
Briscoe said Christopher Bell is the most respectful guy in the garage and he won’t wreck him.
“Of all the people that I could have raced against there to the line, Christopher is the most respectful guy in the garage”
Joe Gibbs’ reaction
Team owner Joe Gibbs said his blood pressure increased and heartbeat accelerated during the close race.
“That’s always when I’m the most nervous, when a couple of our cars are up front”
The takeaway
Chase Briscoe erased a 58-point deficit to Kyle Larson with two consecutive victories, jumping to fourth place in NASCAR’s title race with four races remaining.
