Chase Briscoe: The NASCAR Star Juggles Fatherhood and Racing in an Epic Parenthood Journey!
In an exclusive reveal, NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe has opened the floodgates on the whirlwind of emotions that comes with raising fraternal twins while battling fiercely on the racetrack! The adrenaline junkie has been navigating the exhilarating, yet exhausting, world of parenthood with his wife, Marissa, since they welcomed their first child, Brooks Wayne Cunningham Briscoe, on October 2, 2021. Just last year, the couple was blessed with twins, Cooper Banks Briscoe and Collins Ivy Briscoe, and Briscoe is here to share the unique dynamics of their growing family.
In a candid interview with Fox Sports ahead of the high-stakes playoff season, Briscoe painted a vivid picture of the contrasting personalities of his twins. “Seeing how different they are with them being boy and a girl, and their personalities and their demeanors, has been fascinating,” he exclaimed. While his daughter, Collins, is a budding verbal whiz, brimming with language skills, Cooper is the little dynamo, always on the move and nearly walking! “Our little girl speaks really well and has amazing hand-eye coordination, but she can’t walk. Cooper, on the other hand, is already standing up and practically walking but doesn’t really talk,” he shared with a chuckle.
As the twins approach their first birthday on October 10—a date that coincides with the thrilling playoff weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway—the excitement is palpable. However, the road to the playoffs hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the No. 14 driver. Following a valiant effort that landed him in 10th place at the Mobil 1 301 in New Hampshire, Briscoe has seen his standing slip to eighth in the playoff race. With only two races left in the Round of 12, the stakes couldn’t be higher. He must fend off fierce competitors like Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Tyler Reddick, and Bubba Wallace to secure his place among the final eight!
But it’s not just the thrilling world of racing that has Briscoe buzzing. He recently unveiled a significant shift in his mentality since joining Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) after parting ways with the now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing. This season has marked a pivotal chapter in his career, with Briscoe snagging an impressive two wins and six poles—an achievement that has eluded veteran JGR driver Ty Gibbs. “It is wild how much my mentality has shifted from year to year. I’ve gone from being out there to now feeling like I have a legitimate shot at being a Cup Series champion,” he confessed, underscoring his newfound confidence.
Briscoe’s latest outing at Kansas Speedway saw him finish fourth, a remarkable achievement considering it was his best performance in nine starts at the 1.5-mile track—a stark contrast to his previous finishes with SHR, where cracking the top 10 was a challenge.
As Chase Briscoe embraces the dual roles of devoted father and fierce competitor, one thing is certain: the journey ahead is bound to be filled with thrilling races and unforgettable family moments. The world will be watching as this NASCAR sensation balances the demands of parenthood with the relentless pursuit of greatness on the track! Buckle up; it’s going to be a wild ride!
