Kevin Harvick is a highly successful driver at Texas Motor Speedway. The race track has been a constant presence on the NASCAR calendar since the 1990s and, although it underwent a reconfiguration in 2017, it remains a favorite among fans and drivers. On his podcast, Harvick discussed the unique and challenging characteristics of the track compared to other circuits.
Harvick has secured three victories at the renowned Texas Speedway, establishing himself as one of the most talented drivers on the oval. However, drivers have criticized the wide and bumpy turns at Texas since the reconfiguration, comparing them more to a street circuit than a traditional track.
Contrary to this sentiment, the former Cup champion believes that Texas Speedway is genuinely distinct. The track’s renovation has made it more intriguing and peculiar for drivers, offering numerous passing opportunities due to its wide turns. Additionally, the steep banking of the track helps drivers maintain momentum in the turns. Consequently, Texas Speedway serves as an ideal location to test a driver’s skills due to its diverse nature, according to Harvick.
As the season began, Harvick secured a top five at Daytona, setting a precedent for subsequent races. However, since then, the 23XI driver has not been able to achieve his goals and has yet to reach the podium. However, considering Harvick’s past performances on the mile and a half track, he believes that Wallace is a driver to keep an eye on at Texas.
Harvick a également souligné sa croyance que le Texas et le Kansas sont deux des pistes les plus fortes pour le jeune pilote. De plus, la 23XI Racing a récemment montré une tendance à la hausse, se rapprochant de plus en plus du top trois. Il est très probable que le pilote numéro 23 décroche une place sur le podium, voire même une victoire, sur cette piste spéciale.
Actuellement, Wallace occupe la 12ème place au classement. Cependant, avec 18 courses restantes dans la saison, il pourrait ne pas garantir une place en playoffs sans remporter une course, comme il l’a fait la saison dernière. Wallace vise à se qualifier pour les playoffs cette année et à progresser au-delà du Round des 12. Pour ce faire, il doit décrocher une victoire en course.
