Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe face brake issues at Iowa Speedway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During the race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe encountered severe brake problems that affected their performance. Hamlin experienced inadequate brake pressure early in the race, a situation that his crew chief Chris Gayle recognized could end their chances. Briscoe faced similar issues, with both drivers struggling to maintain control. Despite the challenges, both finished in the top six, with Hamlin in fifth and Briscoe in sixth. The teams had to adapt their cars significantly, and adjustments were made to the brake systems, but the situation remained dire throughout the race.
- •Hamlin and Briscoe both faced brake failure at Iowa Speedway.
- •Crew chiefs noted the risk of ending their race before it began.
- •Both drivers adapted but struggled with brake pressure throughout.
- •Hamlin finished fifth, Briscoe sixth despite running without full brake function.
- •Teams made multiple adjustments to their brake systems pre-race.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — What was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe's Iowa brakes?
- 7:47 AMMotorsport.com — What was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe's Iowa brakes?
"Within moments of hitting the track on Saturday at Iowa Speedway, Denny Hamlin realized he had a problem and it was one that crew chief Chris Gayle recognized as one that could potentially end their race before it began. They didn’t have adequate or consistent brake pressure. Their Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Chase Briscoe, also started suffering from similar problems and crew chief James ...Keep reading
"Joe Gibbs Racing certainly learned something for The Chase
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:47 AMWhat was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe's Iowa brakes?
Joe Gibbs Racing certainly learned something for The Chase
- Motorsport.comAug 10, 2026, 7:47 AMWhat was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe's Iowa brakes?
Within moments of hitting the track on Saturday at Iowa Speedway, Denny Hamlin realized he had a problem and it was one that crew chief Chris Gayle recognized as one that could potentially end their race before it began. They didn’t have adequate or consistent brake pressure. Their Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Chase Briscoe, also started suffering from similar problems and crew chief James ...Keep reading
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