Chase Briscoe finished in 13th place at Bristol despite starting the race in the top-10. The NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway last Sunday was notable for its unusual tire wear and resulting chaos. The combination of Goodyear tire’s rubber compound and the resin applied to the concrete track caused rubber to accumulate on the track surface. Chase Briscoe, a driver for Stewart Haas Racing, described the event as bizarre.
The race was won by a skilled driver in a Toyota, who was able to manage tire wear and secure victory. However, Briscoe and many other drivers struggled with extreme tire wear and finished outside the lead lap. Briscoe, who finished in 13th place, admitted that it was the most unusual race he had ever been a part of. He believed that without the extreme tire wear, the race would have been much more enjoyable.
Throughout the race, drivers had to find a balance between preserving their tires and pushing their limits. However, several drivers experienced tire blowouts, causing their races to unravel. Despite the challenges, the drivers acknowledged that this race was unique. While it was a fun experience, many expressed a desire to avoid such extreme tire wear in the future.
Briscoe is a highly regarded driver and the lead racer for Stewart Haas Racing. However, he has yet to deliver a standout performance this season, and the tire wear at Bristol prevented him from doing so once again. Despite starting in the top-10, Briscoe was unable to make progress and instead lost positions. He felt that he had underperformed given the potential of his car.
The 29-year-old driver was frustrated with the result, believing that he had a competitive car for the weekend. However, he found optimism in comparing this year’s finish to his previous attempts at the track. He sees it as an improvement and looks forward to a better weekend at COTA next week.