The 40-year-old Almirola from Tampa, Florida, will make his first Xfinity start of the 2025 season this upcoming weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway while driving JGR's No. 19 "all-star" Toyota entry.
NASCAR issued a 100-point penalty and suspended Briscoe's crew chief for four weeks. He also lost 10 playoff points and JGR was fined.
United Rentals 300 TRACK: Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, FL) TRACK LENGTH: 2.5 miles TV: The CW (5 p.m. ET) RADIO: MRN Radio / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (5 p.m. ET) JOE GIBBS RACING JGR AT DAYTONA: Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity Series program has made 128 cumulative starts - Speedway Digest Staff - February 13,
It was the 10th career win for Bell but his first since last June at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which also was the most recent victory for Joe Gibbs Racing (a drought of 19 Cup races). It’s also Bell’s first win at Atlanta and his first in 28 starts on the superspeedway drafting tracks of Atlanta,
Chase Briscoe secured the Daytona 500 pole for Joe Gibbs Racing, making this Toyota's first-ever pole in the event.
Daniel Suarez was involved in a multi-car crash at the Ambetter Health 400, ending his chance to repeat as race winner. The incident occurred on lap 184 when Suarez was forced into Ty Gibbs after slowing down for other cars.
Ty Gibbs will be sporting a new look for Joe Gibbs Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Saia has replaced FedEx as JGR's newest freight partner.
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is a formidable presence at any race, often seen as a favorite to cross the finish line first.
NASCAR star Christopher Bell pulled off an epic last-lap move to clinch victory in Sunday’s Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
As a result of his team's misdeeds, Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing were issued matching 100-point driver and owner deductions. JGR was fined an additional $100,000, while Briscoe's crew chief, James Small, was banned four races for the offense. On Wednesday, JGR announced its intention to appeal the punishment.