Columbia Bank Joins JGR for Three-Race Sponsorship of Chase Briscoe

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is welcoming a brand-new partner to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026, with Columbia Bank signing on to serve as a three-race primary sponsor of the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE, driven by Chase Briscoe.

The blue and white colors of the financial institution will first appear on the machine of the Mitchell, Indiana-native on March 1 at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), the 2.4-mile winding road course located in Austin, Texas.

Briscoe will be returning to the racetrack with his newest primary sponsor at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, before wrapping up the three-race sponsorship deal at Phoenix Raceway on October 18.

"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 Joe Gibbs Racing's everyday banking needs."

In addition to the three races of primary sponsorship, Columbia Bank will henceforth be known as the 'Official Banking Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing', providing everyday banking services for the championship-winning organization.

"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 [Joe Gibbs Racing's] official banking partner and excited to showcase our brand on Chase Briscoe's No. 19 car."

Briscoe, now a five-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, just wrapped his first full-time campaign for Joe Gibbs Racing, after being tapped to replace the retiring Martin Truex, Jr. in the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE. Part of the Mitchell, Indiana-native's identity, at least in 2025, has been his full-season sponsorship with Bass Pro Shops.

It didn't take long for Briscoe to get to performing in a stellar fashion for JGR, winning three events -- Pocono, Darlington (Southern 500), and Talladega -- and collecting an impressive 15 top-five and 19 top-10 finishes, making him one of the most successful drivers on the 2025 campaign.

The victory at Talladega Superspeedway in October was enough to put Briscoe into the Championship 4 for the first time, and allowed him to go head-to-head with teammate Denny Hamlin and two drivers (Kyle Larson and William Byron) from Hendrick Motorsports in search of his first title. After an 18th-place finish at Phoenix, Briscoe ended up finishing third in the final point standings.

"I am honored to represent Columbia Bank on the track in 2026,” Briscoe said. “They have three fun tracks on the schedule, and I am looking forward to a successful racing season.”

Chase Briscoe, crew chief James Small, and the entire Joe Gibbs Racing team will begin their 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium. Coverage of that event will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.