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Chase Briscoe’s signing with Joe Gibbs Racing happened in the blink of an eye. The timeline starts May 28, when Stewart-Haas Racing announced it would cease operations at the end of the seaso…
Chase Briscoe signed with Joe Gibbs Racing unexpectedly after Stewart-Haas Racing announced its closure in May. Briscoe swiftly reached out to team presidents, including Dave Alpern from JGR, leading to a breakfast meeting on May 30. Subsequent discussions with Joe Gibbs himself culminated in a contract offer received on June 4. Despite considering other options like Wood Brothers Racing, Briscoe ultimately signed with JGR and the news went public on June 25. The multiyear deal will see Briscoe piloting the No. 19 Toyota Camry with Bass Pro Shops as the primary sponsor.
