Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Columbia Bank, which will see the financial institution serve as a multi-race primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE.
The newly forged partnership will see Briscoe, a native of Mitchell, Indiana, carry the blue and white colors of Columbia Bank in three NASCAR Cup Series events in 2026, starting with Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on March 1.
“Joe Gibbs Racing is an outstanding organization and team that exemplifies competitive excellence both on and off the track,” said Chris Merrywell, President of Columbia Bank. “We’re proud to be JGR’s official banking partner and excited to showcase our brand on Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 car.”
Along with their primary partnership of the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE, Columbia Bank will serve as the Official Banking Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing and provide everyday banking services for the championship-winning NASCAR Cup Series teams.
“We’re excited to partner with Columbia Bank starting in 2026,” said Eric Schaffer, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Joe Gibbs Racing. “Their commitment to relationship-based banking aligns perfectly with our approach with our partners. We look forward to showcasing the Columbia brand while enjoying the benefits of their support in handling JGR’s everyday banking needs.”
Briscoe just wrapped up his first full-time campaign as a Joe Gibbs Racing driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, replacing Martin Truex, Jr. The driver of the No. 19 had a career season, collecting three victories (Pocono, Darlington, and Talladega), 15 top-fives and 19 top-10s, plus seven pole awards and 884 laps led.
The 30-year-old driver earned his way into the Championship 4, where he went to Phoenix Raceway with a shot to win the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship, finishing 18th in the winner-takes-all championship event, and finishing third in final point standings — a career-best.
“I am honored to represent Columbia Bank on the track in 2026,” said Briscoe. “They have three fun tracks on the schedule, and I am looking forward to a successful racing season.”
In addition to the company’s presence with Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Columbia Bank was also part of an announcement on Thursday of Christian Eckes returning to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with sponsorship from Columbia Bank.
