Chase Briscoe chega confiante para a decisão e mira vitória na NASCAR Cup Series
Chase Briscoe chega confiante para a decisão e mira vitória na NASCAR Cup Series
Chase Briscoe demonstrou confiança no potencial da equipe para a corrida decisiva da NASCAR Cup Series. Após conquistar uma boa posição na classificação, o piloto da Joe Gibbs Racing destacou o desempenho apresentado nos treinos, sua identificação com determinados circuitos e a importância de executar uma corrida praticamente perfeita.
Briscoe explicou que ficou satisfeito com o comportamento do carro durante os treinos, embora tenha percebido algumas diferenças importantes em relação ao desempenho apresentado na classificação.
Segundo ele, a sessão de treinos não representa necessariamente aquilo que os pilotos encontrarão durante a corrida, principalmente por causa das mudanças nas condições de pista e da temperatura.
Mesmo assim, acredita que possui um carro competitivo e com potencial para disputar a vitória.
Confiança nos ovais de 1,5 milha
O piloto destacou sua confiança em circuitos como Darlington e no traçado da decisão, ressaltando que são pistas nas quais costuma apresentar um bom desempenho.
Embora o circuito tenha características de um oval de 1,5 milha, Briscoe explicou que o comportamento da pista se aproxima mais de Darlington do que de outros circuitos com dimensões semelhantes.
Essa identificação aumenta sua confiança para a corrida.
Ele acredita que poderá estar entre os principais concorrentes e considera que a equipe fez um bom trabalho ao garantir uma posição de largada favorável e a primeira escolha de box nos pits.
Execução continua sendo um ponto de atenção
Questionado sobre os erros cometidos ao longo da temporada e a importância de melhorar a execução da equipe, Briscoe explicou que o trabalho da equipe de pit stop tem sido consistente desde maio.
Na sua avaliação, os principais problemas estiveram relacionados a outras situações de corrida, incluindo decisões e erros individuais.
Ele relembrou episódios como Darlington, quando a equipe ficou sem combustível e perdeu posições importantes, deixando escapar a oportunidade de disputar a vitória na etapa.
Briscoe reconheceu que a execução precisa ser praticamente perfeita quando se compete contra equipes como a Hendrick Motorsports, especialmente diante do nível apresentado pelo carro número 5.
Ainda assim, acredita que o grupo vem trabalhando em um nível bastante elevado.
Vitória e posição no campeonato continuam importantes
Além da disputa pela vitória, Briscoe destacou que ainda existem objetivos importantes relacionados à classificação final do campeonato.
Depois de conquistar três vitórias na temporada anterior, o objetivo inicial era alcançar pelo menos o mesmo número de triunfos. Com essa meta atingida, o piloto agora busca ampliar o resultado e, se possível, conquistar sua quarta vitória no ano.
Outro objetivo é terminar a temporada na segunda posição do campeonato.
Briscoe explicou que uma colocação mais alta na classificação pode representar vantagens importantes dentro da estrutura da Joe Gibbs Racing, especialmente considerando os critérios internos de seleção e avaliação.
Sem estratégia especial em relação a Larson
Briscoe também foi questionado sobre a possibilidade de adotar uma postura mais cuidadosa na largada, considerando que dividirá a primeira fila com Kyle Larson, um dos candidatos ao título.
O piloto afirmou que não houve nenhuma conversa específica sobre uma estratégia diferente.
Na sua visão, a equipe precisa simplesmente entrar na pista e competir normalmente. Ele explicou que a situação poderia ser diferente caso Larson e Briscoe estivessem separados por apenas alguns pontos, mas, diante da diferença existente na classificação, não acredita que haverá uma orientação especial.
Para Briscoe, a prioridade é conquistar a vitória.
Embora reconheça que suas chances matemáticas de título sejam extremamente limitadas, ele acredita que ainda pode terminar a temporada como vice-campeão.
O objetivo é claro: disputar a vitória e encerrar o campeonato com o melhor resultado possível.
Chase Briscoe confident heading into NASCAR Cup Series finale as he targets another victory
Chase Briscoe expressed confidence in his team's potential heading into the decisive
NASCAR Cup Series race. Following a strong qualifying performance, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver highlighted the speed shown during practice, his confidence at certain tracks and the importance of executing an almost flawless race.
Briscoe explained that he was pleased with the car's performance during practice, although he noticed some significant differences compared to qualifying.
According to the driver, practice does not necessarily reflect what teams will experience during the race, particularly because of changing track conditions and temperatures.
Nevertheless, he believes his car is competitive and capable of fighting for the victory.
Confidence at 1.5-mile tracks
Briscoe highlighted his confidence at tracks such as Darlington and the venue hosting the championship finale, emphasizing that they are circuits where he generally performs well.
Although the track shares characteristics with a traditional 1.5-mile oval, Briscoe explained that its racing characteristics are closer to Darlington than to other tracks of similar dimensions.
That familiarity increases his confidence heading into the race.
He believes his team can be among the leading contenders and considers securing a strong starting position and the first pit stall selection an important achievement.
Execution remains a key focus
Asked about mistakes throughout the season and the importance of improving team execution, Briscoe explained that the pit crew has been consistent since May.
In his assessment, the main issues have come from other race situations, including individual decisions and mistakes.
He recalled incidents such as Darlington, when the team ran out of fuel and lost valuable track position, missing an opportunity to fight for the stage victory.
Briscoe acknowledged that execution must be nearly flawless when competing against organizations such as Hendrick Motorsports, particularly considering the performance level demonstrated by the No. 5 car.
Nevertheless, he believes his group has been operating at a very high level.
Victory and championship position remain important
Beyond fighting for the race win, Briscoe emphasized that there are still important goals related to his final championship position.
After recording three victories last season, the initial target was to achieve at least the same number of wins. Having reached that goal, he is now looking to improve on that total and potentially secure his fourth victory of the year.
Another objective is finishing the season second in the championship standings.
Briscoe explained that a higher championship position can provide important advantages within Joe Gibbs Racing, particularly considering the organization's internal selection and evaluation processes.
No special strategy against Larson
Briscoe was also asked whether he would take a more cautious approach at the start, considering he will share the front row with Kyle Larson, one of the championship contenders.
The driver said there had been no specific discussions about adopting a different strategy.
In his view, the team simply needs to get on track and race normally. He explained that the situation might be different if Larson and Briscoe were separated by only a few points, but given the existing gap in the standings, he does not expect any special instructions.
For Briscoe, the priority is winning the race.
Although he acknowledged that his mathematical chances of winning the championship are extremely limited, he believes he can still finish the season as runner-up.
The objective is clear: compete for the victory and finish the championship with the strongest result possible.
Por: Coletiva da Nascar
Tradução: Autoral
Briscoe explained that he was pleased with the car's performance during practice, although he noticed some significant differences compared to qualifying.
According to the driver, practice does not necessarily reflect what teams will experience during the race, particularly because of changing track conditions and temperatures.
Nevertheless, he believes his car is competitive and capable of fighting for the victory.
Confidence at 1.5-mile tracks
Briscoe highlighted his confidence at tracks such as Darlington and the venue hosting the championship finale, emphasizing that they are circuits where he generally performs well.
Although the track shares characteristics with a traditional 1.5-mile oval, Briscoe explained that its racing characteristics are closer to Darlington than to other tracks of similar dimensions.
That familiarity increases his confidence heading into the race.
He believes his team can be among the leading contenders and considers securing a strong starting position and the first pit stall selection an important achievement.
Execution remains a key focus
Asked about mistakes throughout the season and the importance of improving team execution, Briscoe explained that the pit crew has been consistent since May.
In his assessment, the main issues have come from other race situations, including individual decisions and mistakes.
He recalled incidents such as Darlington, when the team ran out of fuel and lost valuable track position, missing an opportunity to fight for the stage victory.
Briscoe acknowledged that execution must be nearly flawless when competing against organizations such as Hendrick Motorsports, particularly considering the performance level demonstrated by the No. 5 car.
Nevertheless, he believes his group has been operating at a very high level.
Victory and championship position remain important
Beyond fighting for the race win, Briscoe emphasized that there are still important goals related to his final championship position.
After recording three victories last season, the initial target was to achieve at least the same number of wins. Having reached that goal, he is now looking to improve on that total and potentially secure his fourth victory of the year.
Another objective is finishing the season second in the championship standings.
Briscoe explained that a higher championship position can provide important advantages within Joe Gibbs Racing, particularly considering the organization's internal selection and evaluation processes.
No special strategy against Larson
Briscoe was also asked whether he would take a more cautious approach at the start, considering he will share the front row with Kyle Larson, one of the championship contenders.
The driver said there had been no specific discussions about adopting a different strategy.
In his view, the team simply needs to get on track and race normally. He explained that the situation might be different if Larson and Briscoe were separated by only a few points, but given the existing gap in the standings, he does not expect any special instructions.
For Briscoe, the priority is winning the race.
Although he acknowledged that his mathematical chances of winning the championship are extremely limited, he believes he can still finish the season as runner-up.
The objective is clear: compete for the victory and finish the championship with the strongest result possible.
Por: Coletiva da Nascar
Tradução: Autoral

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