Chase Briscoe Wins Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono

Chase Briscoe secured his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at the Great American Getaway 400 held at Pocono Raceway, holding off teammate Denny Hamlin in a tense fuel mileage battle during the final 30 laps. Briscoe's victory not only marked his third career win but also locked him into the 2025 playoffs, while Hamlin finished second after leading 32 laps and winning the opening stage. The race featured several strategic pit stops and cautions, including brake rotor failures affecting multiple drivers, such as those from 23XI Racing. Other top finishers included Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, and Chase Elliott, with the series now preparing to head to EchoPark Speedway for the next race. Hamlin had secured the pole and led much of the opening stage, but Briscoe's fuel management and timing of pit stops ultimately proved decisive. The event underscored the importance of strategy in NASCAR racing, especially under variable conditions and mechanical challenges.