In the opening round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, we’ve seen Chase Briscoe emerge as one of the biggest storylines. At Darlington Raceway, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver dominated the Southern 500. He led 309 of 367 laps en route to his second consecutive win at the Crown Jewel event. That victory guaranteed him a berth in the Round of 12. It also underscored the strength of both Briscoe and his crew chief, James Small. Since then, his performances have caught the eye of one of NASCAR’s most respected names.

Kenny Wallace was certainly watching when the series shifted to World Wide Technology Raceway for the Enjoy Illinois 300. On that day, Briscoe again delivered when it mattered. Denny Hamlin captured the win, but Briscoe qualified third and battled to a runner-up finish. This k

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