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Kevin Harvick on whether William Byron and Christopher Bell have what it takes to be a NASCAR champion.
2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick expressed his belief that both William Byron and Christopher Bell lack the consistency needed for a sustained title challenge. Despite Byron leading the standings after a victory in the Daytona 500, he has only secured four podium finishes since and struggled with results outside the top 25 in recent races. On the other hand, Bell, who achieved a rare three-peat by winning three races in a row, including at Atlanta, Austin, and Phoenix, has also faced consistency issues and sits sixth in the championship standings. Harvick emphasized the importance of consistency for becoming true title contenders and noted that both drivers tend to display patterns of strong starts followed by inconsistency throughout their careers. Ultimately, Harvick highlighted the necessity for Byron and Bell to elevate their performance levels to contend for championships by maintaining consistency even on off days.
