Chase Briscoe, a prominent driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, has revealed his interest in returning to the ARCA Racing Series, with plans centered on competing at Salem Speedway in the future. The topic of Chase Briscoe ARCA Series plans emerged after he publicly commented on the entry list for the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200, underlining his enthusiasm for participating in the event held earlier this year at the Indiana short track.
Briscoe’s hometown of Mitchell, Indiana, sits just a brief drive from Salem Speedway, where he has previously raced twice under the Cunningham Motorsports banner. Despite recording fifth- and sixth-place finishes in those starts, the driver has yet to secure a win at the 0.555-mile-long oval, a goal he referenced when discussing his potential return. The collapse of Cunningham Motorsports at the end of the 2017 ARCA season marked the end of Briscoe’s early experiences at the track. Now a standout at Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), Briscoe has made it clear that competing at Salem, and possibly at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in 2026, is something he hopes to pursue, pending approval from his current team’s leadership.
“I definitely wanna do it,” Chase Briscoe told Frontstretch during an interview at Charlotte Motor Speedway last week.
“I’d have to probably talk to the JGR guys. I think (Steve) DeSouza’s who runs the ARCA program. Actually, I’ve kinda floated it to him and told him, ‘Hey, I wanna do this.’ So yeah, I’d love to do it.”
— Chase Briscoe, Driver
Briscoe stressed the personal value the Salem event holds for him and his longstanding supporters: ”It’s not gonna do anything for me, right? But I just wanna go and race in front of my core fanbase. … It’d be cool to just race in front of a lot of fans of mine that don’t get to go anywhere else. Hopefully it’ll work out,” he added. — Chase Briscoe, Driver
Briscoe’s NASCAR Cup Series Campaign Continues Amid Local Aspirations
While Briscoe’s attention remains partially on reconnecting with his roots in the ARCA Racing Series, he is equally focused on the present-day demands of the NASCAR Cup Series championship battle. This week, he is slated to compete among eight elite drivers contending for the 2025 championship title at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the South Point 400. The event, consisting of 267 laps, will be broadcast on USA and available on radio via PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, underscoring the high profile of the race.
Overcoming Health Challenges at Charlotte ROVAL Secures Playoff Hopes
Briscoe’s Cup Series journey recently included a 15th-place result at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, a performance that ensured his advancement to the playoff’s Round of 8. Entering the race with a comfortable margin, Briscoe ultimately found himself eighth in the standings, separated from the cutoff by 14 points. His day was not without difficulty, however, as he struggled with illness during the contest, piloting his No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE while experiencing significant discomfort.
“Chase Briscoe is battling nasuea and has asked team for some medication, if avaliable,”
reported Chris Knight of Catchfence through a one-liner on X, formerly known as Twitter. — Chris Knight, Reporter
Briscoe’s bout with nausea occurred near the end of Stage 1, with his team stepping in to provide an ice pack to mitigate the situation, as described by NBC Sports’ sportscaster Leigh Diffey. Despite entering the event 21 points above the elimination line, the health setback added a challenging dimension to his pursuit of a playoff spot.
As Chase Briscoe continues to navigate the demanding NASCAR Cup Series schedule, his interest in the ARCA Racing Series illustrates his enduring connection to grassroots racing and his local supporters in Mitchell. Whether Briscoe’s return to ARCA at Salem Speedway receives approval from Joe Gibbs Racing remains to be seen, but his commitment to both elite competition and racing at home embodies the passion that connects drivers with fans across motorsports.
Chase Briscoe is battling nasuea and has asked team for some medication, if avaliable. #NASCAR
— Chris Knight (@Knighter01) October 5, 2025
