How a thirteen-year-old broke a legendary racing record using a vintage engine
In short: Before he was a NASCAR Cup Series star, Chase Briscoe was a child prodigy on the dirt tracks. He achieved a 410 sprint car victory at only thirteen, beating the previous record set by Jeff Gordon by a full year.
The path to professional stock car racing was not a straight line for Chase Brisco and his family. His father, Kevin, a former Truck Series driver and multi-time track champion, initially resisted Chase's racing ambitions. However, after eventually allowing him to compete as a way to foster family bonding, the young driver's talent became undeniable. By age thirteen, Briscoe was competing in 410 sprint cars, recording seventeen top-ten finishes and a season-ending victory. Remarkably, he achieved this feat while driving a vehicle equipped with an engine from 1993, breaking Jeff Gordon's long-standing record by one year.
Briscoe's career has been defined by both immense talent and significant volatility. After a successful stint in the ARCA Racing Series, where he won the 2016 championship by 535 points, he moved into the NASCAR Cup Series. His journey has seen him navigate the closing of major teams, such as Stewart–Haas Racing, and overcome personal tragedies, including the loss of a pregnancy in 2020. He has also faced the intense scrutiny of NASCAR inspections, including a 2025 penalty involving a modified spoiler that led to a successful appeal by Joe Gibbs Racing.
Currently, Briscoe is a leading NASCAR Cup Series competitor, piloting the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE under Joe Gibbs Racing. His recent seasons have been marked by high-stakes performances, including a 2025 run where he secured back-to-back poles at Nashville and Michigan and reached the Championship 4. Beyond the track, Briscoe maintains a direct connection with his audience through active engagement on the NASCAR subreddit, bridging the gap between professional racing and the digital fan community.
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