[autotag]Joe Gibbs Racing[/autotag] drivers haven’t been active in the dirt racing world lately; however, that is about to change soon. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck, Joe Gibbs Racing will lift the dirt racing restrictions for its NASCAR Cup Series drivers. This means Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, and newcomer Chase Briscoe will be able to run dirt racing events moving forward.
This is a big deal for Bell, who has won the Chili Bowl Nationals three times, and Briscoe, who owns a dirt racing team. According to Briscoe through The Athletic, he brought up dirt racing in his initial talks about joining Joe Gibbs Racing. Out of the four Cup Series drivers, Denny Hamlin is the only competitor who hasn’t expressed an interest in dirt racing.
It is a welcomed development for dirt racing fans, who already see the likes of Kyle Larson race throughout the season. Bell and Briscoe are active members of the dirt racing community and will be able to compete in approved events moving forward. As of now, Bell and Briscoe don’t have any firm plans for the Chili Bowl Nationals in January 2025.
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