[autotag]Chase Briscoe[/autotag] entered the 2024 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with one goal and it was to win one more time for Stewart-Haas Racing. On Sunday night, Briscoe accomplished that goal by beating Kyle Busch to the checkered flag in an incredible 10-lap battle. The driver of the No. 14 car won Stewart-Haas Racing’s first race of 2024 and made the playoffs.
It was an emotional scene as Briscoe climbed out of his car and discussed his race victory. Briscoe spoke emotionally about Stewart-Haas Racing and winning a Crown Jewel event in NASCAR.
“This group, the day that we found out that the team wasn’t going to exist any more, we went over to the shop floor, we all looked at each other and said, ‘We’re in this till the end,'” Briscoe said. “We’re not going to give this up. We kept saying all week we got one bullet left in the chamber. That’s bullet hit.”
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Chase Briscoe and his son celebrated the Southern 500 win together. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/hzoKVOx4ZM
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“I was sideways, counter steering. Like I was in a sprint car. Yeah, this night just literally went perfect. The pit crew did an incredible job. I was crying. After the checkered, I just won the Southern 500, this is a crown jewel. What makes this race so special is all these race fans. Every time we come here, it’s sold out. It’s awesome. We love you guys. Last time I won here was during COVID, I didn’t experience it with the fans. Glad that you are here and can’t wait to celebrate.”
This win is much more than making the 2024 NASCAR playoffs, as the Southern 500 is one of the sport’s most important races. With Stewart-Haas Racing shutting down after 2024, Briscoe and the No. 14 team wanted to find a way back to victory lane. It may have been a rough 25 races, but the regular-season finale is one that Briscoe will never forget.
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