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“Smoke rises” read the signs adorning the barriers outside the Stewart-Haas Racing haulers in the paddock at Phoenix. Over the team’s 16-year history, there have been eras when that phr…
Despite its ups and downs, Stewart-Haas Racing has had a storied history since Tony Stewart’s inception in 2009, initially driven by loyalty to Chevrolet. Successes such as their first win in the 2009 Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte set the team on a path to further victories at Pocono, the Coca-Cola 600, Watkins Glen, and Kansas. Stewart’s three career titles and Ryan Newman’s contributions maintained the team’s success, culminating in Kevin Harvick’s championship in 2014. However, over time, achievements became harder to reach, leading to the team’s imminent closure at the end of the year. Despite the team’s disbanding, drivers like Chase Briscoe continue to honor its legacy, highlighting the end of an era in NASCAR history.
