In the NASCAR Cup Series, driver movements often become widely discussed even before official announcements. Recently, Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) unintentionally let slip that Chase Briscoe would be replacing Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 car. During an interview, Bell remarked, “It could be whoever has a good race that week—so I don’t think that there really is a leadership role in that aspect and whenever Chase comes into the car.” This comment effectively confirmed Briscoe’s move to JGR.
Realizing the blunder, Bell attempted to backtrack, saying, “Whenever. I don’t know what to say… Whenever we have a new driver in the 19 car, whoever that is, their experience level will dictate how much input they have in the team.” Despite his efforts, the news spread quickly, and the incident became a source of humor within the NASCAR community, with drivers and industry figures weighing in on the slip-up.
Chase Briscoe later seized the opportunity to playfully retaliate. On X, he hinted at Christopher Bell’s upcoming participation in the Chili Bowl Nationals, writing, “Guess I’ll finally get him back for this, pumped to see @CBellRacing back at @cbnationals this year 🫣😏.” Briscoe’s playful response added another layer of lightheartedness to the situation.
The unintentional revelation by Bell has added intrigue to the ongoing driver movement narrative in NASCAR, sparking further speculation and interest in the developments at Joe Gibbs Ra
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