Published 01/28/2023, 5:15 AM EST
Another fantastic news came in for the NASCAR world on Thursday. Though a lot of details are not yet known, best wishes are pouring in for the upcoming star Chase Briscoe. Just two weeks after Kevin Harvick‘s retirement, Tony Stewart announced it.
HOMESTEAD, FL – NOVEMBER 18: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Always a Racer/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Stewart-Haas Racing announced a multiyear contract extension with Briscoe. Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, said, “Chase has made the most of every opportunity, and the proof is in the results.” Indeed, Briscoe performed very well the last two years, given the fact he earned NASCAR’s Rookie of the Year in 2021. Followed by his first win, taking the checkered flag at the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022. It looks like, after Kevin Harvick’s retirement news, Stewart certainly wanted to retain the best talents. He said, “Keeping him at SHR was a priority, and we’re proud to have him in our race cars for many more years to come.”
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Chase Briscoe on Tony Stewart and SHR
In 2019, Chase Briscoe started racing for SHR with the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The following year, after making it to Championship 4, he won nine races and finished fourth in the championship.
Reminiscing about the time when he wished to be a part of SHR, Briscoe said, “I remember getting signed by Ford in 2017 and I told people, ‘You know if I could pick one place to be, it would be Stewart-Haas Racing. And if I could drive one car, it would be the 14 car. That would be the ultimate dream.’ And now, here I am.”
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With this epic opportunity and getting the best support, he said, “It’s huge to have stability with my team and partners,” Briscoe said, “It just gives you more confidence. Stewart-Haas Racing is where I want to be for a long time. It’s the place I’ve known longer than anywhere else in my NASCAR career.”
He appreciated how the people at SHR believed in him and boosted his confidence. “SHR has such a great group of people, from the Xfinity Series to the Cup Series, and they’ve all just guided me in the right direction. From drivers to crew chiefs to crew members, they’ve always had my back, and that’s been an immense help — just having people believe in you.”
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 07: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Racing School Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Chase Briscoe’s dream come true driving Stewart’s No.14
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In 2009, the No.14 car was driven by Tony Stewart when he partnered with Gene Haas while forming Stewart-Haas Racing. After Stewart’s retirement, the No. 14 car was driven by Clint Bowyer. The man from Indiana who always looked up to Tony Stewart and dreamed of racing sprint cars will be driving the No. 14 Ford Mustang car. He said, “To be able to drive for him is a dream come true. To know I’ll have my name above the door of that No. 14 Ford Mustang for a really long time means a lot, and I’m ready to write my own history in it. Tony and Gene have built something really special in Stewart-Haas Racing, and I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this organization.”
Apart from all the other news, the NASCAR world also reacted to Tony Stewart’s announcement of his other accomplishments.
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With Daytona 500 beginning soon, it sure is a wise step for team SHR. Though this year got the news of Kevin Harvick’s retirement for SHR, Briscoe’s multiyear contract certainly adds to the charm.