No matter how you slice it, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season was a major bust for Stewart-Haas Racing – a winner of two Cup Series championships and a staple of the Championship 4 since its formation in 2009.
Not only did the organization co-owned by Tony Stewart and businessman Gene Haas go to Victory Lane just once, but none of its four drivers advanced beyond the Round of 12. Many observers expect a major rebound from SHR in 2022 when the organization will once again field the Fords of Kevin Harvick, Aric Almirola, Cole Custer and Chase Briscoe.
Harvick, in particular, is aiming to be much improved after going winless a season ago and barely making the playoffs, which he did on the basis of points.