Chase Briscoe was celebrated in a special Joe Gibbs Racing banner ceremony at the team‘s Huntersville shop, just days after his hard-fought win at the Pocono Raceway. The event marked Briscoe’s arrival as a Cup winner for JGR, underscoring the importance of the Joe Gibbs Racing banner ceremony tradition within the organization.
Briscoe’s Banner Unveiling Marks a Turning Point for JGR’s No. 19 Team
Standing alongside team owner Joe Gibbs, Briscoe watched as his name was added to the organization’s prestigious banner wall, a site reserved for winners who have made a mark for the team. The ceremony came two days after Briscoe’s fuel-saving victory at the Pocono Raceway, a testament to perseverance for the No. 19 JGR Chevrolet team.
The banner ceremony is a pivotal moment for a JGR driver, reflecting both individual and collective success. Prior to Briscoe’s win, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin had each celebrated with banners for their three victories this season. For Briscoe, raising his first banner was particularly significant, as it followed his move from Stewart-Haas Racing and demonstrated early returns on that pivotal switch.
In front of his crew, Joe Gibbs, and assembled team members, Briscoe acknowledged the crucial support he received. He drew inspiration from a valued mentor while expressing gratitude for the competitive equipment and team unity:
“Kevin Harvick used to always tell me all the time, ‘You can’t drive a slow car fast,’ and you guys definitely give us fast cars every week. So, just thank you so much. It’s an honor and a privilege for me just to be able to add my name to the list of drivers that have won for coach (Joe Gibbs) and the entire organization. So, hopefully the first of many,”
Briscoe said. —Chase Briscoe, Driver
This achievement was especially personal for Briscoe, whose season had already included five top-fives and four poles but lacked a win until now. The banner displayed during the festivities highlighted the win’s date—June 22, 2025—and featured the iconic triangle emblem of Pocono Raceway.
Joe Gibbs emphasized the collective effort it took for Briscoe to succeed, noting the organization’s ongoing support and the significance of this breakthrough:
“It takes everybody to get a win like this and just appreciate Chase’s first go around with us. We’re already up on the wall—five poles, four or five top-fives—and now a win. So let’s hang a banner.”
—Joe Gibbs, Team Owner
As of this win, Ty Gibbs remains the only JGR Cup driver without a victory this season, further highlighting the competitive success within the squad.
JGR Extends Its Pocono Dominance as Briscoe Outlasts the Field
Pocono Raceway, known as “The Tricky Triangle,” has become a stronghold for Joe Gibbs Racing over recent years. The organization now tallies seven wins, five poles, and 16 top-10 Cup finishes at Pocono in just the last 13 races. Briscoe’s triumph at the Great American Getaway 400 continues this impressive run.
Briscoe started from sixth on the grid and raced consistently at the front, skillfully managing his track position among fierce competition. With 34 laps to go, he seized the lead under mounting pressure from teammate Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney of Team Penske.
An error during the last pit stop nearly jeopardized his lead. Briscoe pulled out of his box before the car was fully fueled, adding extra pressure to the closing laps. However, crew chief James Small played a steadying role, guiding Briscoe through a disciplined approach to fuel management and ensuring the team made it to the finish.
Joe Gibbs highlighted this critical teamwork during the ceremony, praising both the crew and chief strategist Small:
“I want to talk a little bit about the team—the 19 team. James (Small), fantastic job making the calls there… I think we ran out during the burnout, did we? Yeah. So really close. Everybody was sweating that. Big call there. Pit crew at the 19 group, I got to tell you, working their rear end off this year and they have gradually kept coming, coming, and coming.”
—Joe Gibbs, Team Owner
Despite the near-miss, Briscoe led a dominant 72 out of the 160 laps and edged Hamlin by 0.682 seconds for the win. All four JGR Cup cars placed inside the top 20, with Ty Gibbs finishing 14th and Christopher Bell in 17th.
This victory secures Briscoe’s position in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, joining Hamlin and Bell as the third JGR driver to earn a postseason berth this season.
What This Win Means for Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing
Briscoe’s emotional first win for JGR cements both a personal milestone and a broader declaration of the team’s ongoing success at Pocono and in the Cup Series. With the tradition of the Joe Gibbs Racing banner ceremony, the team not only recognizes individual achievements but also reinforces a culture of collective effort and excellence. As the season continues, Briscoe’s name alongside Bell and Hamlin signals heightened stakes for JGR, while Ty Gibbs’ pursuit of his first victory remains a storyline to watch.
