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.
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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!
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:
| Team | Driver | Races | Wins | Top 5’s | Top 10’s | Laps Led | Laps Avg Finish | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
| Stewart-Haas | Kevin Harvick | 360 | 37 | 151 | 235 | 11,597 | 97,297 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Richard Childress | Kevin Harvick | 466 | 23 | 100 | 209 | 4,426 | 135,116 | 14.3 | 17.9 |
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?
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.
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:
| Race | Finish | Start | Car # | Team | Make | Led | Status | S1 Fin | S2 Fin | Rating |
| Nov5, 2023 | 24 | 26 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 2 | Running | – | – | 53.9 |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 7 | 24 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 0 | Running | 10 | 87.1 | |
| Nov 6, 2022 | 4 | 3 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 11 | Running | 3 | 4 | 115.0 |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 1 | 6 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 101 | Running | 2 | 8 | 128.7 |
| Nov 7, 2021 | 35 | 22 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 0 | Accident | – | – | 54.3 |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 22 | 26 | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 0 | Running | – | – | 64.7 |
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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