Chase Briscoe Issues Honest Reflection on His NASCAR Season’s Turning Point Chase Briscoe reveals when exactly his tough start with JGR turned around as he shrugs off past troubles to affect his Phoen

Chase Briscoe stepped into the No. 19 Toyota at Joe Gibbs Racing this year after four tough seasons at Stewart-Haas Racing. From couch-surfing and scraping for money for years to suddenly being so close to a championship, his 2025 season feels like a story straight out of a driver’s dream. Yet, as Briscoe looks back, he gets real about the grind that got him here.

Starting this year, he initially struggled in those early phases, like finishing 35th in the fourth race at Phoenix. He admits the switch from SHR’s Fords to JGR’s Toyotas was not easy-coming, forcing doubt on every corner. But what flipped the script for Briscoe remains his most candid take yet.

Unpacking the early JGR learning curve

On the X post shared by Bob Pockrass ahead of the title race, Chase Briscoe didn’t sugarcoa