As the dust settled at Michigan International Speedway, triumphant grins adorned the faces of Chris Buescher and his team. Yet, for some, like Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott, the race spelled dismay as their vehicles faltered before the finish line. Without a doubt, it was a spectacle for the ages. Now, the spotlight shifts to Indianapolis, eagerly awaiting the grand debut on the roval for V8 Supercar luminaries such as SVG and Brodie Kostecki. Moreover, heavyweights like former Formula One maestro Jenson Button, championing the cause of Rick Ware Racing, and the eminent Kamui Kobayashi of 23XI Racing are set to grace the track.

With the countdown ticking and merely three races left on the roster, the stakes have never been higher. This knife-edge competition was underscored by a confidant from Tony Stewart‘s camp. In a heart-to-heart with Kenny Wallace, he opined, “The forthcoming races are going to be the most interesting ones in the history of NASCAR.” One might wonder, What leads him to such a conviction?

“Really aggressive moves,” declares the maestro about Chase Elliott

“Actions speak louder than words,” as the saying goes, and nowhere is this truer than on the NASCAR tracks. Even though nail-biting overtakes and strategic jostling are par for the course, certain instances see drivers deliberately sidelining rivals, particularly during the eleventh-hour laps.

Yet, as the curtain falls on the regular season, a different narrative often unfolds. With many slots taken, drivers frequently switch gears to race for sheer exhilaration rather than points. However, Chase Briscoe, the ace behind Tony Stewart’s wheel, suggests a divergence from this norm.

In an intimate tête-à-tête ahead of the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard, Briscoe conveyed, “This year is going to be the most chaotic one just because you have so many good cars that are going to be in desperation mode. You look at the 48, the 99, the 9, there’s just a ton of really, really good cars that are going to have to win probably to get in.”

This seems to be a warning to all NASCAR drivers, especially the golden boy Chase Elliott, who is more anxious than ever to win, to be careful with their decisions should they cause them to terminate their race before they ever get there. While the same applies to Briscoe, who harbors wishes for a safe race for all, he doesn’t mince words in asserting, “There’s going to be a lot of I feel like really really aggressive moves and disguises that are going to be on the rev limiter when it comes to the aggressive meter.”

Given that Indianapolis cradled Briscoe during his formative years, his fans will undoubtedly have their fingers crossed for his triumphant return to the racetrack.

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Having grown up with dreams painted in the hues of Mitchell, Indiana’s dirt tracks, the echoes of engines from the Indianapolis Oval often lulled young Briscoe to sleep, with Tony Stewart reigning as his shining star. The year 2021 saw these dreams inch closer to fruition as Briscoe made his grand entrance to Indy, steering the No. 14 car under Tony Stewart’s banner.

Despite his rather turbulent cruise this season, clocking in just two notable finishes within the last ten races, Briscoe’s return to the familiar tarmac promises a whiff of nostalgia. 

While personal memories might be hazy, photographs from yesteryear cast a warm glow, to which he said, “I remember probably around when I was four or five, maybe six years old, always going to the racetrack and playing. It was just normal to be there, so these are the memories that Brooks (his son) won’t necessarily remember. But I’ll definitely remember this, similar to how my mom and dad do.”

While 2022 saw Briscoe bathed in the golden spotlight with his victory at Phoenix, 2023, thus far, hasn’t been quite generous. But as the saying goes, “It’s not over till the fat lady sings.” With three races still on the horizon, all eyes are set on whether Tony Stewart’s prodigy can weave some magic, be it on his cherished home track or at the esteemed circuits of Watkins Glen and Daytona.

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