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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 10: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Chase Briscoe has sent a clear message across the NASCAR Cup Series<\/a> garage as the 2026 season heads into its first major short-track test. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver pointed directly at Tyler Reddick\u2019s strong start as a key factor pushing his team. Reddick, driving for 23XI Racing, has already secured four wins in the opening six races.<\/p>\n Those victories came at the Daytona 500<\/a>, Circuit of the Americas<\/a>, and EchoPark Speedway, and most recently, the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway<\/a>. Both teams run Toyota equipment, yet Briscoe\u2019s group has not turned speed into wins. As the series arrives at Martinsville Speedway, the focus shifts to whether Reddick can continue his run at a track that has not always suited him.<\/p>\n Chase Briscoe Explains the Gap Despite Equal Equipment<\/p>\n In an interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio<\/a>, Briscoe said racing against a teammate in similar equipment brings a different perspective.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it\u2019s your teammate, it\u2019s a little different. He\u2019s in a Toyota, so he has the same opportunities that we do. From a speed standpoint, I feel like we\u2019ve been right there with Tyler. We just haven\u2019t had the results.\u201d<\/p>\n Both teams benefit from the same manufacturer support, which makes the comparison more direct. Briscoe pointed out that his team has shown pace but has not matched Reddick\u2019s execution on race day.<\/p>\n Tyler Reddick\u2019s Hot Start Puts Pressure on the NASCAR Cup Series Field<\/p>\n Reddick\u2019s results have come at tracks where he has historically performed well.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you look at this part of the schedule, Tyler Reddick has always been one of the best at these tracks. COTA is arguably his best track. At Darlington, he\u2019s finished second three or four times. So it hasn\u2019t been a surprise to me that he\u2019s winning these races.\u201d<\/p>\n He also addressed<\/a> the unpredictability of superspeedway races.<\/p>\n \u201cAtlanta and Talladega can go either way, and he just happened to win both. Then you go to COTA, where he\u2019s really strong, and he wins again. After that, he goes to Darlington, another track where he\u2019s very good, and wins there too.\u201d<\/p>\n Reddick\u2019s average finish of 3.2 through six races reflects that consistency. His performance has placed pressure on other Toyota drivers and the wider NASCAR Cup Series field.<\/p>\n Martinsville Becomes the Key Test for Reddick\u2019s Momentum<\/p>\n Briscoe said the next race at Martinsville Speedway<\/a> will provide a clearer answer about Reddick\u2019s form.<\/p>\n \u201cI think this week will be the real test. Martinsville hasn\u2019t really been Tyler\u2019s best track. If he wins there, then I think everyone will need to start paying attention.\u201d<\/p>\n He added that racing against someone in equal equipment offers a clear benchmark.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it\u2019s someone in the same equipment, it\u2019s actually encouraging because you know they have the same parts and pieces. For me, it would feel different if we were running 20th every week on speed. But I feel like we\u2019ve been right there. We just haven\u2019t been able to get the results.\u201d<\/p>\n As teams prepare for Martinsville, Reddick\u2019s performance will be closely watched. A strong result could further shift the early balance of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. 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