Ford’s Ongoing SHR Auditions Force a 7-Word Warning From Kevin Harvick
NASCAR is a motorsport, a fun event for most to watch, but most forget that for the racers—it’s their job! Racing is their bread and butter, so imagine the terror and anxiety when racers come across rumors that suggest their team owner might just be selling their charters! This is what’s been going around the Steward-Haas Racing team. To make matters more grim, there are even whispers that Stewart might just withdraw the team from the Cup series altogether.
The buzz got around Kevin Harvick, the former SHR star racer who didn’t hesitate before giving the 7-word warning, “There are going to be guys without jobs.” To add fuel to the rumor mills, there is a driver from SHR who is talking openly about the situation. But while all seems astray for the team, a certain savior may help the team from falling apart.
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The Stewart-Haas team is steaming under pressure! From the moment Kevin Harvick left the team, not just the team’s performance but even their financial stability has taken a toss. This is because most investors invest in star athletes, that appeal to the star’s vast audience. So Harvick’s exit from the team ended up with SHR having a sponsor drought.
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In a recent podcast, Kevin Harvick said, many guys are going to be without jobs. He said, “Are they selling all the charters? Are they keeping two charters? Are they keeping one? I don’t know, but sure. It seems like they’re sure. It seems like they’re selling a few, two, three. I don’t know how many, but there are going to be guys without jobs.”
And when Harvick speaks, most are all ears. Fords meanwhile have done incredibly well at Darlington. Noah, Josh Berry, and Chase Briscoe all performed very well, and its almost as if a switch has been turned on. Are you wondering why? Well, Harvick has an answer. He says, “They are all racing to keep a job and get a job.”
NASCAR, after all, is their livelihood and given the team’s uncertain future, the drivers are essentially auditioning on track. But sponsorships are not the only reason for their major dilemma. SHR is even ending the attractive partnership with Ford, which adds another level of complexity to this ordeal. Their team’s condition is no secret and their driver is talking about it.
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Whatever happens behind closed doors at NASCAR, never stays silent. This time rumor has it that SHR might exit from the Cup races. Even their 28-year-old driver Chase Briscoe has openly spoken about it, just confirming the dire situation of the team. He said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, “There’s a lot of uncertainty. Nobody really knows what is going on. I certainly don’t know what’s going on. I am confident that if SHR is still around I’ve proved myself enough for them to keep me on here.” While his optimism is good, he did admit that the rumors do make him nervous.
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Meanwhile, Briscoe also admitted that he doesn’t have a clue about the current team’s pecking order. His current goal is just to run up front every race and prove his worth. As Kevin Harvick rightly said, “They’re auditioning and they’re all definitely thinking about it.” But while all seems gloomy, the SHR team does seem to have a shining prince in armor- Noah Gragson. He has an impressive tally of 13 Xfinity wins.
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But his impressive on-track record is not his only appeal. He has a characteristic aura and authenticity that appeals to fans. If it appeals to fans, it appeals to sponsors. And as such he could draw in the much-needed lift for the team to regain the financial stability to sustain in NASCAR.
What do you think will Gragson be able to help the team stay afloat, or will the team go ahead and sell its charters off? Let us know in the comments.
