Kevin Harvick
CREW CHIEF: Rodney Childers
TEAM: Stewart-Haas Racing
POINTS: Third
WINS: Four (Loudon, Michigan 2, Indianapolis, Texas 2)
LAPS LED: 953 (Significant drop from 1,990 in 2018)
TOP 5s: 15
TOP 10s: 26
POLES: Six (Las Vegas 1, Richmond 1, Kansas 1, Pocono 2, Indianapolis, Texas 2)
WHAT WENT RIGHT: Was consistent throughout the season, never falling out of the top five in the weekly rankings (except for after the Daytona 500). Also, only once did he have two or more consecutive finishes outside the top 10. … Had second highest starting average (8.5) of his career.
WHAT WENT WRONG: Once again, finished third – for the third consecutive season. … Dropped from career-high eight wins in 2018 to four in 2019. ... Pit crew mistakes continued to be a problem.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2020: The 2020 season could be a very pivotal year for Harvick. Depending upon how it goes, it could help answer several questions about his future, including: A) How many more seasons will Harvick continue to race? B) Does he have three or less seasons left in him? And perhaps most importantly, C) Does he still have a second Cup championship in him?
