Kevin Harvick urges Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney to ‘not back down’ amidst heated beef

Last week’s Las Vegas race will be remembered for the domination by Kyle Larson in his HMS car. However, during the race, behind the leaders, Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney were fighting to come out as the superior. Following this, Kevin Harvick has involved himself in the scene and has urged both of them to continue their beef on the track.

Blaney finished on the podium while Chastain brought home a P4 finish after a fierce battle with the defending champion. Moreover, during their fight, fans witnessed that the Ohio native gave Chastain a taste of his own medicine by performing some aero-blocking. Subsequently, this created tensions between the two drivers and a beef has been developing off-track between the two drivers.

I hope that neither one of them back down because I want to watch. I don’t have to worry about it. Let’s keep it on the track and even if it’s on Twitter or whatever it may be, I love the chirping. So, the more chirping we have the more excited I get. I hope that continues.

Kevin Harvick said as reported by On3.

Chastain was hit with a penalty for speeding in the pitlane and was making a recovery drive when he was held off by Blaney. On the contrary, the former champion could be seen providing oxygen to the fire. Moreover, Harvick is known for such type of behavior as he also involved Brad Keselowski in Jeff Gordon which escalated the matter even further. Regardless, the fans would want the matter to cool down quickly so that the drivers can focus on the race in Phoenix this Sunday.

Kevin Harvick tells how to churn out the perfect lap in Phoenix

Harvick has been at the top step of the podium quite a few times at Phoenix. Moreover, the former champion has had 9 wins at the track across all the divisions. Now, Harvick has let out the secret of how to perform a perfect lap at the raceway. The 48-year-old in his Happy Hour podcast shared how to ace the track.

When you let off at the two cones into three, you're going to aim for the wall, put the left front tire on the trough. As soon as you lift off the break, floor it. Drive to the start-finish line.

Kevin Harvick, via Happy Hour podcast X handle.

Harvick who became a commentator after his retirement, explained the strategies and racing lines to be used on track. Moreover, due to the track’s characteristics, one can only overtake at the start-finish straight so the ex-champion advised on just floor it after the final corner and emphasize getting a great exit out of the corner.

On the other hand, despite Harvick’s recommendations, the drivers would be ready to take on the fight at Phoenix. Fans across the world would be eagerly waiting and hoping for a new winner when the chequered flag falls.

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