Chase Briscoe Faces Major Penalty as Ryan Blaney Secures Pole at Atlanta NASCAR Race

Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing are appealing a $100,000 fine and significant points deduction after Daytona 500 rule violation.

Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing were penalized for unauthorized modifications to the spoiler of Briscoe's No. 19 car during Daytona 500 time trials, resulting in a $100,000 fine and a deduction of 100 driver/owner points.
Crew chief James Small was suspended for four races, though he continues to assist the team remotely as they prepare for Sunday's race in Atlanta.
Joe Gibbs Racing is appealing the penalties, arguing the issue stemmed from assembly errors rather than intentional rule-breaking.
Ryan Blaney earned the pole position for the upcoming Atlanta race, with Team Penske teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano also starting in strong positions.
Briscoe, now facing a significant points deficit, remains focused on winning races to secure a playoff spot and maintain championship aspirations.