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Is Chase Briscoe Tony Stewart’s answer to former ace Kevin Harvick’s missing Phoenix expertise?

Published 03/07/2024, 6:06 PM EST

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With the Shriners Children’s 500 race getting closer, interest turns to Chase Briscoe‘s forthcoming performance at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe, preparing for his 7th race at the track, confronts a stiff challenge. The shadow of NASCAR icon Kevin Harvick hangs big; Harvick’s brilliant career included 42 races in Phoenix, which leaves an enduring legacy.

For Tony Stewart, owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, Harvick’s retirement presents a void, raising the question: Could Chase Briscoe be the answer to Harvick’s missing Phoenix expertise?

Why Tony Stewart is going to miss Harvick as the Shriners Children’s 500 race looms!

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With the Phoenix Race approaching, Tony Stewart will miss Kevin Harvick’s unequaled skills on the 1-mile track. Harvick’s Cup Series career ended with a seventh-place result in Phoenix, where he holds the record for nine triumphs. Harvick’s #4 car was consistently successful during his stint with Stewart-Haas Racing, with 14 P5 finishes in 20 races at Phoenix, also including 5 wins. Stewart saw Harvick’s performance thrive under its team’s banner, which made his departure all the more emotional.

Harvick’s Performance comparison in both teams:

TeamDriverRacesWinsTop 5’sTop 10’sLaps LedLaps Avg FinishAvg StartAvg Finish
Stewart-HaasKevin Harvick3603715123511,59797,29710.910.6
Richard ChildressKevin Harvick466231002094,426135,11614.317.9

The upcoming race delivers a tingling reminder of Harvick’s unmatched skill, leaving Stewart with large shoes to fill.

Can Chase Briscoe Showcase a P10 finish Performance in the Shriners Children’s 500 race?

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Chase Briscoe’s 2022 racing season was kind of spectacular for him in his racing career. Briscoe celebrated his debut win at the Phoenix Raceway in the 2022 season. He finished the season in 9th position in the Cup Series standings.

But then, Briscoe’s 2023 season kind of lacked something about the show he had put in the previous year. Briscoe had four P5 and eight P10 finishes since the beginning of the 2023 season. However, his performance deteriorated with time, with fewer significant achievements, ending him in a 30th-place ranking.

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As the Shriners Children’s 500 approaches, Briscoe prepares for his seventh race at Phoenix Raceway and 112th overall in his career. 

Chase Briscoe’s performance at Phoenix Raceway:

RaceFinishStartCar #TeamMakeLedStatusS1 FinS2 FinRating
Nov5, 2023242614Stewart-Haas RacingFord2Running53.9
Mar 12, 202372414Stewart-Haas RacingFord0Running1087.1
Nov 6, 20224314Stewart-Haas RacingFord11Running34115.0
Mar 13, 20221614Stewart-Haas RacingFord101Running28128.7
Nov 7, 2021352214Stewart-Haas RacingFord0Accident54.3
Mar 14, 2021222614Stewart-Haas RacingFord0Running64.7

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The question here isn’t whether Chase Briscoe must demonstrate identical skills as Kevin Harvick. But can he repeat his performance from the 2022 season? Briscoe’s skills will be tested in the upcoming race at Phoenix Raceway, which will also shed light on his prospects of prevailing in this season.

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Susamay Dey

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Susamay Dey is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Combining his passion for writing and motorsports, he has gone on to pen down numerous articles on Stock Car Racing's fan favorites, like Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Bubba Wallace. While his strength lies in Core Sport reporting, he can also cover lifestyle pieces, enlightening fans about the lesser-known facts about NASCAR stars and their personal lives.
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Shreya Singh