From Mitchell to the Brickyard: Chase Briscoe’s Full-Circle Hoosier Moment
What do an old racetrack in Paragon, a credit card for gas station snacks, and a couch in Charlotte have in common? They’re all part of the road that brought Chase Briscoe from Mitchell, Indiana to the 2025 Brickyard 400.
Chase’s story is straight out of a Southern Indiana dream, if that dream includes sprint cars, sleeping on floors, and catching a life-changing break when a stranger noticed his dad’s hat in Vegas. He’s proof that grit and good manners can still take you places.
And now, he’s coming home to race.
What the Brickyard Means to a Hoosier Kid
For a small-town racer, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t just another track—it’s the track. Briscoe says he finds an “extra 5 or 10 percent” whenever he races here, powered by the pride of being a hometown hero.
He’s not just racing for himself. He’s racing for Mitchell. For Lawrence County. For every kid pulling a go-kart into the pits at Bloomington Speedway or dreaming big in Bedford.
When he won at IMS in 2020 (sadly, during the COVID-empty stands), it was a dream realized—but not complete. This year, the stands will be full. The state will be watching. And Briscoe’s back.
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Small Town Breakdown: Mitchell, Indiana
We recently featured Mitchell in our Small Town Breakdown series—and now it feels like fate.
Mitchell’s got deep roots and big pride. From astronaut Gus Grissom to Chase Briscoe, it’s a town that quietly produces legends. Briscoe shared how growing up in a place where “everyone knows everyone” shaped his values—and gave him the support to chase NASCAR stardom.
When he’s back home, it’s Jiffy Treat in Bedford, burgers at Bo-Mac’s in Shoals, and cookouts with family. Small-town life never left him—it just made him faster.
Want more on Mitchell? Check out our full Mitchell, Indiana Breakdown here.
Listen to the Episode:
Catch our full conversation with Chase Briscoe on the Get IN podcast. We talk about small-town Indiana roots, racing at the Brickyard, and why Mitchell still means the world to him.
Final Lap: Why It Matters
Chase Briscoe’s story isn’t just about racing. It’s about what makes Indiana special—resilience, loyalty, community, and chasing something bigger than yourself.
Mitchell raised him. NASCAR made him a star. And now he’s back to race for all of us.
