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Noah Gragson’s confidence fuels "exciting" start to 2024 season
After four races, Noah Gragson and his No. 10 Ford team are Stewart-Haas Racing’s most consistent performers, which is a welcome development for both the driver and the team. Gragson’s 26th-place position in the series standings is misleading due to a 35-point penalty imposed by NASCAR for unapproved roof air deflectors at the Atlanta race. Despite the penalty, Gragson has secured a pair of top-10 finishes and was competitive at Phoenix, finishing 12th after running in the top 10 for most of the race. The strong performances have boosted Gragson’s confidence following setbacks last season, and have also highlighted improvements in SHR’s overall performance. Gragson’s positive relationship with his new team and crew chief, along with their competitive showing at the track, has fueled optimism for continued success throughout the season.
