Three Ford drivers sat poised to finish first, second and third during Wednesday’s Daytona 500 single-car qualifying session. The power trio was ready to throw a manufacturer’s bash. But Toyota pilot Chase Briscoe spoiled the NASCAR Cup Series party.
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.
NASCAR Cup Series' Chase Briscoe gets the pole position after Wednesday’s single-car qualifying session for Sunday's Daytona 500 at Daytona.
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