[autotag]Chase Briscoe[/autotag] has been linked to [autotag]Joe Gibbs Racing[/autotag] ever since Martin Truex Jr. announced he would retire from the NASCAR Cup Series, but an announcement hasn’t come yet. Well, that was until [autotag]Christopher Bell[/autotag] arrived at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for his press conference on Friday afternoon. The cat has accidentally been let out of the bag.
The driver of the No. 20 car was asked if his leadership role with Joe Gibbs Racing will increase as Truex steps away as a full-time driver. Bell talked about his role and accidentally revealed the new driver of the No. 19 car.
Oh man, anyone who has ever accidentally told someone a secret that was not meant to be told publicly, has to feel for Christopher Bell. While it’s embarrassing that he slipped up, at least it led to a really funny moment where everyone got a laugh. pic.twitter.com/y1JPeyK5TR
— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) June 21, 2024
“I don’t think that there really is a leadership role in that aspect,” Bell said. “Whenever [Chase Briscoe] comes into the ca-…Whenever, som-, whenever. I don’t even know what to say. Whenever we have a new driver into the No. 19 car. Whenever we have a new driver into the No. 19 car, whoever that is, their experience level will dictate how much input they have in the team.”
Oh, Bell! The Joe Gibbs Racing driver laughed, and his face turned red after accidentally saying “Chase” in the press conference. Nothing is official from Joe Gibbs Racing, but it appears Bell revealed that one of his closest friends will join him as a teammate. Briscoe joining Joe Gibbs Racing would be massive for his career.
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