Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, concluded his full-time career with Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 car at the end of the 2024 season. The veteran finished the year without a win and exited the playoffs in the Round of 16. While Truex’s legacy includes 34 Cup Series victories and a championship, his later seasons had diminishing results and fewer dominant runs. Analysts questioned who could maintain the No. 19 car’s competitive edge as the team prepared for a new era, especially in a NASCAR landscape that increasingly values technical involvement and driver preparation. This is where a disciplined, hands-on driver like Chase Briscoe could make all the difference.

Chase Briscoe, Truex’s successor, came with a strong foundation, gaining enough experience from his tenure at

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