Briscoe Overcomes Speeding Penalties for Top-10 Finish at Las Vegas

NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe finished 8th despite getting pulled over before the race and receiving two in-race penalties.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:10pm

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Chase Briscoe received two speeding penalties during the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including one for pitting out of his assigned box. Despite being a lap down for much of the race, Briscoe was able to regain the lost lap and finish 8th, his second top-10 result of the season.

Why it matters

Briscoe's ability to overcome multiple penalties and finish in the top-10 demonstrates his skill as a driver and the resilience of his team. This result is important for Briscoe's championship hopes, as he looks to bounce back from a slow start to the season.

The details

Briscoe was first caught speeding on his way to the track before the race even started. He then received a pass-through penalty on lap 42 for speeding on pit road during a green-flag stop. Later, on lap 84, he was penalized for pitting his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota out of his assigned pit box during a caution period, forcing him to restart at the back of the field. Despite being a lap down for much of the race, Briscoe was able to regain the lost lap and work his way up to an 8th-place finish.

  • Briscoe was pulled over for speeding on his way to the track before the race.
  • Briscoe received a pass-through penalty on lap 32 for speeding on pit road.
  • Briscoe was penalized on lap 84 for pitting out of his assigned box during a caution period.
  • With 55 laps remaining, Briscoe regained his lost lap during a caution period.
  • Briscoe finished 8th in the 267-lap Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The players

Chase Briscoe

A NASCAR Cup Series driver competing for the Joe Gibbs Racing team.

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What they’re saying

“I got pulled over coming to the race track. Then I got a speeding penalty here. I need to slow down apparently.”

— Chase Briscoe, NASCAR Driver (autoweek.com)

What’s next

Briscoe will look to build on this top-10 finish as he continues to chase his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

The takeaway

Despite facing multiple setbacks, including speeding penalties before and during the race, Chase Briscoe demonstrated his skill and determination by rallying to a top-10 finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This result will be important for Briscoe's championship aspirations as he looks to overcome a slow start to the season.