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In the NASCAR world, the drama never stops, and sometimes it spills onto social media. Following a night of disappointment at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick’s crew chief, Rodney Childers, once again took to Twitter to express his frustration. The playoffs have proven to be a challenging journey for Tony Stewart and his team, Stewart Haas Racing. And Childers’ remarks shed light on their struggles.

However, this is not the end of the woes for Tony Stewart. Amidst a season that has been marked by the constant disappointment of having a subpar racing car, Tony Stewart received another major blow that might have a major impact on their 2024 campaign.

Rodney Childers shares his frustration after a clueless and disappointing finish at Bristol

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As the first playoff elimination race unfolded at Bristol, Kevin Harvick’s dream of a fairytale final season took an unexpected turn. A dismal P29 finish marked the end of his playoff journey. Leaving fans in shock, Kevin Harvick was the lone representative from the Tony Stewart-owned outfit in this year’s playoffs, highlighting a challenging season for the team.

Heading into the race, Harvick had a 7-point cushion above the playoff cutoff. However, the challenging Bristol race, combined with stiff competition, led to Harvick’s untimely exit. Alongside Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Michael McDowell, and defending champion Joey Logano, Harvick joined the list of drivers who saw their playoff hopes dashed.

Most disappointing night I?ve ever had at BMS. My team runs a tight ship, and we normally get the most out of what we have every week. No idea what was wrong tonight. To have one of the very best cars last year and come back with the same setup and be terrible is beyond? me.“Rodney Childers tweeted post-race.

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The disappointment for Tony Stewart didn’t stop with Harvick’s playoff exit, as Stewart-Haas Racing faced another setback after they lost a young, talented driver for the 2024 season.

Tony Stewart faces yet another challenge as Zane Smith signs a multi-year deal with Trackhouse Racing

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Zane Smith, a rising star and the Truck Series champion, was initially speculated to be joining Stewart Haas Racing, possibly replacing Aric Almirola. However, a recent announcement revealed that Smith signed up with Justin Marks’ Trackhouse Racing team, delivering yet another blow for Tony Stewart.

While Smith’s future seemed bright, he will be loaned to Spire Motorsports. Following the alliance between Trackhouse Racing and Spire Motorsports. This move surprised many. However, during the official announcement, Justin Marks shed light on the decision to loan Smith to Spire.

“A third team takes time, and it takes a lot of money,” explained Marks when asked why he won’t lease a charter to race Zane Smith. “It makes sense for us to put Zane in an established team where he can focus on the driving. And we can focus on everything we can to support him over there. We can?t rush it and we didn?t want to throw it together late. It just has to be a process that?s going to take course over some time.”

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As Tony Stewart faces unexpected battles ahead, the NASCAR world watches closely. Will Josh Berry step up to fill the void left by Harvick? or will the team encounter further challenges as they navigate the road ahead? What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comments below.