On Thursday afternoon, The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi reported that Martin Truex Jr. is expected to announce his retirement at Iowa Speedway this weekend. Truex would leave after the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season and give Joe Gibbs Racing a significant opening in the No. 19 car. However, one driver has already been labeled as the top candidate for the ride.
According to several reports, [autotag]Chase Briscoe[/autotag] is the top candidate to replace Truex in the No. 19 car at Joe Gibbs Racing. Briscoe currently drives for Stewart-Haas Racing but is looking for a ride after the NASCAR team announced its decision to shut down after 2024. Briscoe would be united with close friend Christopher Bell.
This would be a great career move for the driver of the No. 14 car. While Briscoe owes a lot to Ford for his current situation, it’s hard to pass on Joe Gibbs Racing. The NASCAR organization is a powerhouse in the Cup Series and will compete for championships yearly. Nothing is official, but Briscoe joining Joe Gibbs Racing would be his best-case scenario.
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