Chase Briscoe Faces Major NASCAR Penalty After Daytona 500 Inspection

Joe Gibbs Racing appeals severe sanctions as Briscoe focuses on overcoming a points deficit early in the 2025 season.

Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing were penalized for unauthorized modifications to the spoiler of the No. 19 car after the Daytona 500.
The penalties include a $100,000 fine, a 100-point deduction for both driver and owner standings, a 10-playoff point deduction, and a four-race suspension for crew chief James Small.
Joe Gibbs Racing has appealed the penalty, arguing that the issue was caused by assembly-related wear and tear, not intentional rule-breaking.
Briscoe, who sits at -67 points in the standings, remains focused on winning races to recover his playoff chances and build chemistry with his new team.
The 30-year-old driver, in his first season with JGR, qualified 25th for the upcoming Atlanta race and views the penalty as a challenge to overcome rather than a setback.