OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Following Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Indiana Pacers, Indiana native and NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe took to X to engage in some lighthearted banter with his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Oklahoma native Christopher Bell.
The NBA Finals, pitting the Thunder against the Pacers, sparked a friendly rivalry between the two drivers, who share a longstanding friendship that began over a decade ago through online racing.
Briscoe, a proud supporter of his hometown Pacers, tweeted enthusiastically about flying to Oklahoma City for Game 7 after competing in the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. In his tweet, he playfully predicted a Pacers victory in seven games, jabbing at Bell’s support for the Thunder with a cheeky “Pacers in 7!”
This exchange adds to the duo’s history of social media teasing, rooted in their close bond. Last year, Bell inadvertently stole the spotlight by accidentally revealing Briscoe’s move to JGR for the 2025 season during a media session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Responding to a question about JGR’s leadership shift following Martin Truex Jr.’s retirement, Bell let slip, “Whenever Chase comes into the car,” before catching himself, sparking laughter and NASCAR buzz. Briscoe, who was racing sprint cars with no cell signal at the time, later recounted Bell’s apologetic text, saying, “I messed up, go look at Twitter.” Briscoe took it in stride, calling it “typical Christopher” and noting the humor in the blunder, which became a running joke in their interactions.
Briscoe’s Game 6 tweet not only reflects their ongoing playful rivalry but also their shared history.
From their early days racing online to becoming JGR teammates, their camaraderie shines through. Briscoe’s mention of flying to Oklahoma City post-Pocono underscores his commitment to supporting the Pacers, while his good-natured jab at Bell keeps their banter alive.
This exchange, layered with last year’s JGR announcement gaffe, highlights their friendship and adds a fun, personal dimension to their NASCAR personas, delighting fans on and off the track.
Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell will do battle on the race track Sunday afternoon, while their teams look to chase glory Sunday evening.
It’s Chase Briscoe vs. Christopher Bell in a friendly teammate feud.
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