Chase Elliott joining Joe Gibbs Racing? That is something that Christopher Bell believes is possible! In his press conference on Friday afternoon, Bell mistakenly mentioned when “Chase” will join Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025. Bell was referring to Chase Briscoe, who is slated to replace Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 car next season.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver was not referring to Elliott, but the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion was queried about the comment. According to Hendrick Motorsports, Elliott has been in the news this week because to a variety of silly season rumours.
“Yeah, I heard about that,” Elliott responded. “That was funny. The boss actually sent me a message about another; I’m not sure who sent it to him, but it was all kinds of crap; he showed me this screenshot stating that I was leaving and going elsewhere, and that I was going to lead a team. There has been a lot of stuff going on this week that I had no idea I was doing.”
“I think I’m going to go drive for [Joe Gibbs Racing] now, too. I don’t think so, and if I am, I was unaware of it. I felt horrible for [Christopher Bell], who had made an honest mistake. He simply slipped up because it was so real. I’m excited for [Chase Briscoe], though. I believe that will be an excellent opportunity for him. I hate that Bell was the one who broke the news; I’m sure he got in trouble for it. It’s all good. It was going to come out eventually.”
Elliott may join Joe Gibbs Racing or start his own Cup Series team. Neither will happen, but it has been a wonderful 72 hours, with “Chase” becoming more closely associated to Joe Gibbs Racing than ever. Instead, Elliott’s position at Hendrick Motorsports is secure for the foreseeable future, as he seeks to expand his points lead in USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend.
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