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NASCAR: The 20 Biggest Questions Heading Into The 2017 Season

By Christopher Olmstead

Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) leaves the pits during the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) leaves the pits during the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

Will The SHR Move To Ford Hurt Kevin Harvick?

Speaking of Ford, all eyes will be on the No. 4 car and how he starts his 2017 season out running in a Ford. Much was made of the SHR shift from Chevy to Ford after it was announced in the way of Kevin Harvick possibly not being happy with the move.

All of those rumors were put to bed when Harvick signed an extension with the team. That being said, if Harvick was upset, it would make sense given his success in a Chevy with SHR.

Harvick won a title in 2014 and racked up a ton of top-two finishes between 2014 and 2016. There has to be some concern amongst Harvick and his fans that the shift to Ford might being with it come growing pains. Should that be the case and those growing pains linger through the beginning of the season, it could result in a slow start.

A rough 2017 season for Harvick in a Ford is the last thing that anyone wants to see.

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