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Briscoe, Small React After Costly Kansas Points Loss: ‘Fell Apart Like Cheap Watch’
Highlights
- Chase Briscoe led late but finished fourth at Kansas Speedway.
- Kyle Larson reclaimed lead with seven laps remaining.
- Briscoe struggled with car handling, losing grip and positions.
- Larson extended championship lead to 123 points over Briscoe.
- Briscoe’s pit crew set two fastest four-tire stops in history.
- Briscoe aims to rebound in upcoming Las Vegas and Charlotte races.
At the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Chase Briscoe loses a late lead and finishes fourth, denting his playoff hopes as Kyle Larson controls the closing stint.
Briscoe passes Larson after the final green-flag stop with 30 laps remaining, but a loosening balance bites in traffic. With seven to go, Larson retakes command as Briscoe fights the rear grip.
“I had to win to stay in contention for a championship and came up short,” Briscoe says after fading late.
Hunting speed on the wall, Briscoe brushes it multiple times. The contact opens the door for Austin Cindric and teammate Denny Hamlin to slip past, dropping the No. 19 to fourth.
Larson’s crew chief, Cliff Daniels, praises a disciplined approach. A late “reset” avoids overdriving and protects tire life. That calm execution proves decisive as Briscoe’s balance fades.
Larson reclaims the lead with seven laps left and closes it out; Briscoe settles for fourth as handling deteriorates.
From pit road, James Small can only watch the slide. The crew delivers two record-fast four-tire stops, keeping Briscoe in clean air, but the loose condition ultimately dictates the result.
Larson’s 76-point haul widens his championship advantage to 123 over Briscoe with six races remaining, intensifying pressure on the No. 19 camp.
Briscoe’s pit crew records the two fastest four-tire stops in Cup history, underscoring elite execution despite the late fade.
For Briscoe, the path forward is clear: maximize intermediate-track form at Las Vegas and Charlotte. Setup gains and risk control on the top lane become non-negotiable in the title chase.
The late shuffle and finishing order underline the fine margins at Kansas; full detail sits in the Kansas results. The evolving points standings reinforce the urgency facing Briscoe’s group.
Visual Summary
Briscoe’s Gutsy Gamble Falls Apart Late
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“Had to win to stay in contention…
and came up short.”
“Had to win to stay in contention…
and came up short.”
— Chase Briscoe
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“He took a reset.
Didn’t panic.”
“He took a reset.
Didn’t panic.”
— Cliff Daniels on Larson
Briscoe: 0 Wins
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Larson: +123 pts
⚡ Pit Crew Sets Record: 2 Fastest 4-Tire Stops EVER
Six races left.
Every lap is desperation mode.
Can Briscoe claw back at Las Vegas or Charlotte?
Every lap is desperation mode.
Can Briscoe claw back at Las Vegas or Charlotte?
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
