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NASCAR: Power Ranking The 2016 Chase Drivers Before Chicagoland

By Christopher Olmstead

Sep 10, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series drivers pose for a photo with the chase trophy after the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series drivers pose for a photo with the chase trophy after the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 6 – Kevin Harvick

For Kevin Harvick the 2016 NASCAR Chase will all come down to his pit crew and mistakes on pit road. Since winning his first title in 2014 with SHR, the performance of the No. 4 pit crew has been at the forefront when it comes to Harvick coming up short and not winning races.

It was only a few weeks ago that Harvick led the most laps, had the best car and saw his pit crew lose him more than 12 spots on the track throughout the evening. That kind of performance in the Chase would not only cost him wins, but it could also cost him the chance to advance deep into the playoffs.

The switching of the crew with member from Danica Patrick’s team seemed to help last weekend in Richmond, but the pressure is going to be on over the next 10 races and only time will tell of it was a championship-winning move.

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