Chase Briscoe Likely To Advance To Round Of 12 After Strong Qualifying Run
3 months agoAlthough it initially looked like Chase Briscoe's crash at Atlanta would take him out of contention for making the Round of 12, he unexpectedly got a better finish than any of the other playoff contenders at Watkins Glen while also tying for the most points in that race, which placed him tied for 11th with Ty Gibbs with both drivers six points above the playoff bubble. Despite his team's lack of speed, Briscoe's chances of advancing look pretty good after he qualified fifth and he is greatly aided by the fact that Stewart-Haas Racing got no other cars into the playoffs, which means they can entirely focus on his entry. While Briscoe advancing to the Round of 12 is by no means a guarantee, after his qualifying run, it looks more likely than not.
Source: Racing Reference
Source: Racing Reference