How about that for a statement?! Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing just delivered Toyota’s first-ever pole in Daytona 500 history, marking an explosive start to the 2025 NASCAR season!
In a nail-biting final round of qualifying, Briscoe laid down a scorching lap time to snatch the top spot, edging out Austin Cindric and ensuring JGR’s second-ever pole for the prestigious event. Ford fought hard to keep the front row in their grasp, but Briscoe’s pure speed proved unstoppable.
“To think I’m going to start on the pole of the Great American Race with honestly the ultimate Great American brand in Bass Pro Shops is unbelievable.”
— Chase Briscoe
Briscoe’s Breakthrough: A Historic First for Toyota
🔹 First Daytona 500 pole for Toyota in history.
🔹 First career Daytona 500 pole for Chase Briscoe.
🔹 Second-ever pole for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Great American Race.
With Toyota breaking through at Daytona, NASCAR fans now have one big question: Can Briscoe and JGR carry this momentum into Victory Lane on Sunday?
How The Duel Races Shape Up: The Battles Begin
With Briscoe and Cindric securing their front-row spots, attention now shifts to the Bluegreen Vacations Duel races, where drivers will jockey for position and determine the rest of the starting grid for Sunday’s Daytona 500.
🔥 Duel #1 🔥
🏁 Pole: Chase Briscoe
📍 Other notable starters: Ryan Preece, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, and Ross Chastain.
🔥 Duel #2 🔥
🏁 Pole: Austin Cindric
📍 Other notable starters: Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Jimmie Johnson.
While Briscoe and Cindric are locked in, these Duel races mean everything for drivers on the bubble. Expect chaos, crashes, and high-stakes moves as underdogs fight for a spot in the Great American Race.
What We Learned From Daytona Qualifying
✅ Toyota and Ford Have the Edge → Briscoe’s Toyota was untouchable, while Ford’s Cindric, Logano, and Preece were right there. Chevrolet teams seem a step behind early on.
✅ JGR is in Championship Form → Joe Gibbs Racing flexed its muscle, showing why they’re poised for a monster season.
✅ Briscoe is for real → Once considered an underdog, Briscoe just sent a message—he’s ready to chase the biggest win of his career.
🚨 Now, all eyes turn to Thursday night’s Duel races, where the real Daytona drama begins.
What’s Next?
🏁 Duel Races → Who will survive the fight for Daytona 500 grid spots?
🏁 Final Preparations → Which teams will dial in their superspeedway setups for Sunday?
🏁 Daytona 500 Sunday! → Can Briscoe make history again and take Toyota to Victory Lane?
🚀 Daytona 500 Is Almost Here—Who’s Your Pick to Win?
🔥 Can Briscoe finish the job?
🔥 Will Ford’s dominance show on race day?
🔥 Can Chevy fight back?
Drop your predictions below!
