Chase Briscoe praises package at Daytona: 'I had a lot of fun'
NASCAR drivers truly did not know what to expect this weekend at Daytona, as they were racing with a brand new package meant to make things more competitive at the superspeedway. With every team going in blind, it was impossible to know who, if anyone, would have the advantage with the new package in place, or how they would impact the action on the track. “I think this weekend has ... Keep…
At Daytona, NASCAR drivers faced an unfamiliar new package, causing anticipation of chaos according to Denny Hamlin. Chase Briscoe, teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing, praised the package during post-race remarks, expressing enjoyment in the first stage's unpredictability. Briscoe felt in control throughout the race and his main concern was fuel management.
The stages' arrangement made it difficult to run hard for stage points without fueling issues. Briscoe expressed regret over their finish but emphasized the fun he had, looking forward to the next 10 weeks in the Chase. Both Hamlin and Briscoe are in championship contention, with four JGR drivers leading the pack at the start of the Chase.
Briscoe, confident in his team's performance, anticipates a strong showing at Darlington next weekend, where his team has won the late-summer race twice in a row.
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