Chase Briscoe expressed his disappointment despite finishing in 10th place on Sunday. The lead driver for Stewart Haas Racing had high hopes for a strong comeback at the Martinsville race. The dominance of the Ford team at the track provided him with an extra boost. Breaking a three-race streak of non-top-10 finishes at the iconic short track, he crossed the finish line in 10th place. However, Briscoe was not satisfied with the result, especially considering the news that he and his wife are expecting twins. He labeled it as the worst 10th place finish of his career, citing a poor pit-stop and difficulty passing on the track as the reasons for his dissatisfaction.
Briscoe, who drives for the No. 14 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, had valid reasons to be frustrated. Stewart Haas Racing had some of the fastest cars of the day at Martinsville. Briscoe had the opportunity to gain enough momentum to put the No. 14 crew in contention for a race win in future events. However, he has not won a single race since the Phoenix regular season race in 2022.
The Ford driver emphasized that his car had enough speed to compete with the HMS drivers for a top-3 finish. He attributed his poor result to the lack of passing opportunities on the track. Briscoe also acknowledged that execution was a major issue for the team during the race.
Looking ahead to the race at Texas Motor Speedway next weekend, Briscoe, a former Xfinity Series Champion, will be aiming for a top-5 finish or a win. Texas has been a productive track for him in the Cup Series over the years, which should boost his confidence.