Chase Briscoe discusses NASCAR championship chances after Chicagoland
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Chase Briscoe spoke about his championship aspirations following an event at Chicagoland Speedway. Under the new Chase for the Championship format, Briscoe acknowledged his need to secure multiple wins. NASCAR simulations indicate that nearly 70 percent of eventual champions begin the final 10 races positioned inside the top five. The competition intensifies as the top-16 drivers prepare for the upcoming pivotal races.
- •Chase Briscoe emphasizes need for wins to compete.
- •NASCAR simulations show top contenders typically start final races in the top five.
- •Chicagoland Speedway event occurs as race to championship intensifies.
- •The top-16 drivers are vying for a position in the final 10 races.
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"Earlier in the weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, when asked about his championship chances under the new Chase for the Championship format, Chase Briscoe said he would need to start winning in bunches. Why? After running thousands of simulations, NASCAR stated that nearly 70 percent of eventual champions started the final 10 races from inside the top five. That is because the top-16 in the ...Keep reading
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