Chase Briscoe, fresh off a victory at Pocono Raceway last week, arrived at EchoPark Speedway for the first-ever In-Season Challenge. On the day before the race, Briscoe was seen taking a track walk accompanied by his wife Marissa and their three children, including their twins, embracing a rare family moment amid the intense racing schedule. His participation in this event marks a key moment in his 2024 NASCAR season as he chases further success.
Briscoe and Marissa, married since November 2019, share three children: their eldest son, Brooks Wayne, born in October 2021, and twins Cooper Banks and Collins Ivy, who arrived three years later. Marissa shared a family snapshot from their track walk on Instagram, capturing a personal and candid scene as Brooks took the photo of the family standing along the frontstretch at EchoPark Speedway.
Strong Form and Starting Position for Chase Briscoe in the Competition
Briscoe secured the second seed heading into the In-Season Challenge, matching up with Noah Gragson in the opening round of the event. Driving the #19 Toyota Camry, the 30-year-old driver has demonstrated consistent performance with a string of top results. He recently earned three consecutive pole positions and has finished in the top 10 in back-to-back races, underscoring his competitive form.
Currently, Briscoe holds ninth place in the driver standings, just behind Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell. His 2024 stats include one race win, four pole positions, six top-5 finishes, and eight top-10 results, reflecting his steady presence among the series’ leading competitors. As the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway approaches on June 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET, Briscoe aims to build on his momentum against a field of 39 drivers, including independent entrants like Corey LaJoie, Connor Zilisch, BJ McLeod, and David Starr.
Pressure to Succeed and Personal Toll Behind the Scenes
After clinching his maiden victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono, Briscoe opened up on the intense pressure he has faced this season in pursuit of success. Reflecting on the demanding expectations, he revealed how the strain affected him both mentally and physically, with his wife, Marissa, noticing significant changes.
“Bell’s won three races, Denny’s won, I think, three, and me and Ty (Gibbs) hadn’t won yet, and the last couple of weeks, I’ve just been… like this huge weight on my shoulders, unlike I’ve ever experienced before.”
—Chase Briscoe, NASCAR driver
“My wife’s been like, ‘What is going on with you?’ I’m like, ‘I have to win.’ I don’t think you realize how bad it is if we don’t win a race and lock into the playoffs. I feel like I honestly weigh like 100 pounds less already,” he added.
—Chase Briscoe, NASCAR driver
Briscoe also recounted the pressure conveyed during contract negotiations with Joe Gibbs Racing, where playoff qualification was highlighted as a critical benchmark.
“When I was doing my contract with JGR, I remember them showing me this stat thing about how out of 40 attempts for playoffs, they’ve made it 38 times, and the expectation is if you don’t make the playoffs, you’re not going to be in this car anymore.”
—Chase Briscoe, NASCAR driver
Looking Ahead: The Stakes of the Quaker State 400
With the In-Season Challenge underway and the Quaker State 400 approaching, Chase Briscoe’s focus remains locked on securing playoff eligibility and maintaining his rising trajectory in the NASCAR Cup Series. The race at EchoPark Speedway will not only test his skills but also his ability to manage pressure while balancing family commitments. Briscoe’s recent performance and candid reflections underline the high expectations placed on him and the resilience required to compete at the top level for Joe Gibbs Racing.