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NASCAR Driver Chase Briscoe Faces Record $100,000 Fine and Negative Points: A Debut Marred by Rule Violations

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 20, 2025
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NASCAR Driver Chase Briscoe Faces Record $100,000 Fine and Negative Points: A Debut Marred by Rule Violations

Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) makes a pit stop during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

The racing world was left in shock as NASCAR newcomer Chase Briscoe, who drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, was slapped with a hefty penalty after his debut at the Daytona 500. Briscoe’s promising start was marred when officials discovered that the No. 19 team had violated the rules. As a result, Briscoe is now faced with the daunting task of clawing his way back from a negative-points position.

Briscoe’s entry into the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing car was marked by potential. He started the Daytona 500 from pole position and delivered a compelling performance, finishing fourth. This achievement earmarked the 30-year-old as a future star in the 2025 NASCAR season. However, his team’s breach of regulations has cast a shadow over his accomplishments.

The No. 19 team was found guilty of modifying a part of the car that was supplied by a single supplier. These stock parts are mandatory for every team, and any alterations are strictly against NASCAR rules. In Briscoe’s case, his car’s spoiler was illegally modified. The base of the spoiler was tampered with to allow it to bend under air pressure, reducing drag and increasing the car’s top speed.

Following post-race tests at NASCAR’s Research & Development Center, officials uncovered the modification. Consequently, the sanctions against Briscoe and his team were severe. The team was levied a fine of $100,000. Furthermore, Briscoe was penalized 100 driver points and 10 playoff points, sending him into a negative points situation. Joe Gibbs Racing was also deducted 100 owner points, and crew chief James Small was suspended for the next four points-paying Cup races.

This penalty signifies the most severe punishment for a single driver/car combination since Briscoe’s No.14 crew was fined $250,000 in 2023 for counterfeiting parts. The severity of the punishment has left Briscoe at the bottom of the driver standings with a deficit of 67 points, a situation that will severely impact his chances of competing for a championship later in the season.

Despite the setback, Joe Gibbs Racing has announced its intention to appeal the penalty. Meanwhile, Briscoe will have to delay his points accumulation until he has cleared his points debt.

In addition to the No. 19 team, two other teams were penalized by NASCAR. The Nos. 34 from Front Row Motorsports and 51 from Rick Ware Racing were each docked 10 driver and 10 owner points for unsecured ballast.

This unprecedented event serves as a stark reminder to all teams about the importance of adhering strictly to NASCAR’s regulations. As the dust settles, the racing world waits to see how Briscoe will navigate this significant hurdle in his nascent NASCAR journey.

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