Chase Briscoe Takes Stage 1 of the 2019 Eldora Dirt Derby

Toby Christie
August 1, 2019

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ROSSBURG, OHIO – JULY 31: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #27 DiaEdge Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway on July 31, 2019 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

Chase Briscoe is a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver who is running Thursday night’s Eldora Dirt Derby with one thing in mind — winning.

After starting from the pole after winning his Heat race earlier in the evening, Briscoe went on to dominate Stage 1 of the race.

Following Briscoe across the stripe at the end of Stage 1 were Todd Gilliland, Brett Moffitt, Sheldon Creed and Matt Crafton rounded out the top-five.

Stewart Friesen, Ben Rhodes, Carson Hocevar, Ross Chastain and Kyle Strickler also scored Stage points inside the top-10.

Toby Christie

Toby is the Founder of TobyChristie.com, and Editor-in-Chief of Racing America. Toby is also the co-host of The Final Lap Weekly Podcast. Additionally, he is an award-winning writer, and has followed the sport as a fan since 1993.