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In his second season driving the No. 14 for Stewart-Haas Racing, Clint Bowyer feels that himself, and the organization as a whole is off to a good start. Bowyer had a solid 15th place finish in last week’s Daytona 500. That finish broke his Daytona 500 streak of finishing in the below 30th in the past two editions.
With many considering Atlanta to be the first “real” race of the season, it’s a good indication if a team has prepared enough during the off season.
“You always worry about after Daytona you get down to Atlanta and get to some of these mile-and-a-halves and you wonder where you’re going to be,” Bowyer said in a press release.
Bowyer seemed to be in a good spot. He was 11th in first practice and qualified the No. 14 Ford in 9th. Meanwhile, his three teammates all qualified solidly in top-15.
“There is a lot of unknowns as you go into the season off a long offseason like we’ve had, but to have all four Stewart-Haas Fords in the top 11 (of qualifying) and making that final round is very, very good for everyone involved.”
Bowyer credits the early success of the season to everyone who works on the cars.
“I have to thank the aero guys and the engine guys, everyone that makes up Stewart Haas. They all get it. They know the task at hand and they just all get in there and get it done and it’s fun to see.”
