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Stewart-Haas Racing announced it will shut down after the 2024 season, a decision that has left former driver Kevin Harvick in disbelief. Harvick, who drove for the team from 2014 to 2023, attributes the decline to management issues and the departure of key personnel. The team, which has won two championships and 69 races, will sell its four charters, likely to Front Row Motorsports, 23XI Racing, and Trackhouse Racing.
Stewart-Haas Racing will cease operations after the 2024 season, marking the end of a significant era in NASCAR. The team, co-owned by Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, has faced challenges including sponsorship difficulties, lack of manufacturer support, and a shift in focus by its owners. The closure will impact hundreds of employees, reflecting the harsh realities of the motorsports business.
Kevin Harvick bids farewell to full-time NASCAR racing after finishing seventh in his final Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Harvick, who led 23 laps and earned his 21st consecutive top-10 finish at Phoenix, expressed gratitude to his team, fans, and NASCAR for their support throughout his 23-year career. Despite a winless season, Harvick leaves behind a legacy of 60 victories, including wins in all four crown jewel events. He will transition to the Fox Sports booth in 2024.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has praised Kevin Harvick's leadership skills, comparing him to NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. As Harvick approaches retirement, Hamlin believes he is an important figure in the sport and will be missed. Harvick's final race before retirement will be at Homestead, where he won his Cup Series championship in 2014. The race will feature a special throwback livery and be renamed in his honor.
Kevin Harvick has been disqualified from the Talladega Cup race after officials discovered unsecured windshield fasteners on his car. Harvick loses all stage points earned and is moved to 38th in the running order. The revised top-10 finishing order includes Ryan Blaney as the winner, followed by William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Corey LaJoie, and Austin Cindric. Harvick's team has the option to appeal the penalty. This is the first disqualification of a Cup Series team this year.
Ryan Blaney emerged as the winner in a photo finish over Kevin Harvick at the YellaWood 500 NASCAR race. The updated playoff standings show William Byron in the lead, followed by Blaney and Denny Hamlin. Brad Keselowski, who has the most wins at Talladega, is among the top contenders. The race took place at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, with warm temperatures and no chance of rain.
Ryan Blaney emerged as the winner in a photo finish over Kevin Harvick at the YellaWood 500 NASCAR race. The updated playoff standings show William Byron in the lead, followed by Blaney and Denny Hamlin. Brad Keselowski, who has the most wins at Talladega, is among the top contenders. The race took place at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, with warm temperatures and no chance of rain.
As the NASCAR Cup playoffs begin, there are five pressing questions to consider. Christopher Bell is expected to make a deep run with the help of a strong pit crew, while Bubba Wallace could surprise with his success at upcoming tracks. Kevin Harvick needs a fast start to avoid an early exit, and Denny Hamlin is a strong contender for his first championship. Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. are former champions looking to add to their trophy cases. Hendrick Motorsports is likely to extend its streak of Championship 4 appearances with drivers William Byron and Kyle Larson.
William Byron secured his fifth victory of the season at Watkins Glen, leading 66 of the 90 laps in a challenging race. With Byron's win, Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick clinched playoff spots based on points, as they are both winless this year. Bubba Wallace finished 12th, putting himself in a good position based on points for the playoffs. Chase Elliott ran out of gas and faces a must-win situation at Daytona to secure a playoff spot.
The 2023 NASCAR at Richmond race, known as the Cook Out 400, presents an opportunity for Kevin Harvick to claim his first victory of the season. Harvick, who announced that this will be his final full-time season, won this race last year and has four career wins at Richmond Raceway. However, the SportsLine model predicts that Chase Elliott, despite being a 14-1 longshot, has a strong chance of performing well due to his consistent finishes and recent competitiveness at the track. The model also suggests avoiding Harvick, who has struggled this season and has not led a lap in his last five starts at Richmond.
NASCAR's upcoming street race in Chicago has garnered mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a brilliant and exciting event while others have expressed skepticism. Veteran driver Kevin Harvick believes that transforming Cup races into bigger events is a positive move for the sport and sees Chicago as a prime location. Former Cup star Carl Edwards, who recently returned to the racing scene, praises the street course as insane and brilliant, highlighting the challenge and excitement it will bring. Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks views street racing as the purest form of the sport, taking the product directly to the people. This weekend's race will be a significant moment for NASCAR, as its success could determine the future of racing in Chicago and on city streets in general.
The NASCAR Cup Series' third annual Ally 400 is taking place at Nashville Superspeedway, with Ross Chastain on the pole for the first time in his Cup career. The start time has been moved up to 6:05 p.m. due to rain in the forecast, with NASCAR hoping to get the race past the halfway mark to make it official. Kevin Harvick, who is retiring after this year, is in the fourth spot.
Stewart-Haas Racing has signed 33-year-old Josh Berry to replace Kevin Harvick in the No. 4 Ford for the 2024 Daytona 500. The move is a departure from the trend of signing young drivers, but team owner Tony Stewart believes Berry's experience and maturity make him a strong candidate for a championship driver. Berry has five career Xfinity wins and has driven in eight Cup races this year as a substitute for Hendrick Motorsports drivers Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman.
The Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway was briefly delayed due to a lightning strike within eight miles of the track. The regular season is now past its halfway point, with Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Kevin Harvick separated by just eight points at the top of the standings. Corey LaJoie is filling in for Chase Elliott, who has been suspended for a week. Ryan Blaney currently leads the race.
William Byron will start from pole position in the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after qualifying was rained out. The starting lineup was set through the metric score. Kevin Harvick will start alongside Byron on the front row, with Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch rounding out the top five. Defending race winner Hamlin will start fourth. Jimmie Johnson, a four-time winner of the Coca-Cola 600, will start last in his third start of the season.