Chase Briscoe’s debut with Joe Gibbs Racing started with fireworks, but NASCAR’s crushing penalty put his season in jeopardy. With crew chief James Small suspended and a deep points deficit, Briscoe’s playoff hopes are fading fast.

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.

Kevin Harvick knows what Chase Briscoe needs to do after being hit with a massive penalty from NASCAR. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick shared his thoughts on Briscoe being penalized 100 driver points and 10 playoff points for modifications to the spoiler of his No.

Chase Briscoe enters the second race of the NASCAR season with a new team and -67 points; the easiest way out of this hole is to just win.

NASCAR issued severe penalties Wednesday to Chase Briscoe’s Joe Gibbs Racing team for a spoiler violation found after Sunday’s Daytona 500. NASCAR issued the following penalties: — Crew chief James Small has been suspended for the next four Cup events through Las Vegas.

Chase Briscoe, who won the pole and finished fourth in the Daytona 500, now faces a steep climb to make the playoffs following his penalty.

NASCAR Cup Series season is off to a good start for Joe Gibbs Racing, with Christopher Bell winning the most recent Atlanta race. The post Chase Briscoe Given Lifeline by NASCAR After $100,000 Fine and Handicapping the JGR Team appeared first on EssentiallySports.