Chase Briscoe is expected to replace Martin Truex Jr at Joe Gibbs Racing
Martin Truex Jr is set to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition following the 2024 season. That’s left the No. 19 seat at Joe Gibbs Racing open for 2025.
Also at the end of the 2024 season, Stewart-Haas Racing will close. That’s sent the four Stewart-Haas drivers scrambling for a seat.
However, one of those drivers have a deal with JGR.
Christopher Bell was speaking about leadership at Joe Gibbs Racing. In doing to, he accidentally leaked the new driver for the No. 19…
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Christopher Bell announces Chase Briscoe is joining Joe Gibbs Racing
“I don’t think there really is a leadership role, in that aspect,” Chrostopher Bell opened.
“And, whenever Chase comes into the car,” Bell stopped and smiled.
He then corrected himself, “Whenever, I don’t even know what to say. Whenever, we have a new driver into the No. 19 car. Whoever that is, their experience level will dictate how much input they have in the team.”
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Kyle Larson jokes that it’s actually Chase Elliott
Kyle Larson stated via X, “Man totally blind sided by this news!”
“Wishing Chase Elliott the best on his new adventure at Joe Gibbs Racing. Have enjoyed you as a teammate! Good Luck”
Chase Briscoe comments
As this happened, Briscoe was at the dirt track running a sprint car. And, he had no cell signal.
“I had absolutely zero cell signal,” Chase Briscoe told to NBC of Friday when Christopher Bell broke the news.
“I lost signal at like 3 and didn’t get back until 1am. Then, when I got back last night, I was catching up on everything.”
“Pretty eye opening, silly season is wide open. I don’t think anybody saw Chase going to the No. 19. The 9’s going to be opened up.”
“I definitely gotta call Rick now. Crazy, this silly season just keeps getting wilder.”
Christopher Bell leaks NASCAR news
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