Chase Briscoe’s Record-Breaking Run Secures Daytona Pole

Chase Briscoe’s Pole Triumph Briscoe’s blistering lap at Daytona makes history for Toyota, securing their first-ever Daytona 500 pole. His speed of 182.745 mph leaves fans buzzing ahead of race day.

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[{"selector":"#anim-735623b2-82a9-4a3b-ad34-f1572a2f0f91 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Race Day Anticipation Grows With Briscoe leading the charge, fans eagerly await Sunday’s Great American Race—where speed, strategy, and glory collide. Learn more