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Stewart-Haas Racing announced Thursday a multiyear contract extension with Chase Briscoe, confirming the Indiana native will pilot the team’s No. 14 Ford for “many more years to come.”

The commitment comes at a pivotal time for the organization, two weeks after its flagship driver Kevin Harvick announced his imminent retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series following the 2023 season.

With a champion of Harvick’s caliber planning his exit, Stewart-Haas Racing is well aware its No. 4 car will be a key source of speculation heading into 2024. Who fills the vacancy? Where does that driver come from? Will the team make a big splash in the free-agent pool?

For now, that’s where Briscoe comes into play. Sure, the No. 4 remains an unanswered question — but the last thing Stewart-Haas Racing needs is another mystery on its hands.

MORE: 2023 Cup Series schedule | Who fills the No. 4 car in 2024?

Briscoe provides immediate stability with clear potential for success. A winner in his 40th career start last spring at Phoenix Raceway, Briscoe has proven plenty capable in the Next Gen car, muscling his No. 14 team into the Round of 8 in the 2022 playoffs and nearly into the Championship 4 at Martinsville.

“Chase has made the most of every opportunity and the proof is in the results,” team co-owner Tony Stewart said in a release. “Keeping him at SHR was a priority and we’re proud to have him in our race cars for many more years to come.”

To truly capitalize on the opportunity, though, Briscoe will have to grow from some of his sophomore campaign miscues. While he excelled to a ninth-place finish in the overall point standings, consistency eluded Briscoe through the regular season.

His opening four races of 2022 culminated in one win, two top fives, a 16th-place finish and a 35th-place DNF due to a crash. Missed chances to win at Bristol Dirt and Charlotte Motor Speedway — spinning respective leaders Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson in the closing laps — emphasized an overeagerness that bit Briscoe ahead of a 15-week stretch of finishes outside the top 10.

RELATED: Busch steals Bristol Dirt win as Reddick, Briscoe clash

But when the moment mattered, Briscoe rose to the occasion in the postseason, netting six top 10s in the final seven races. Those performances are what Stewart-Haas Racing is banking on with this multiyear contract extension.

As one flagship driver exits SHR, there’s hope Briscoe can grow into the team’s next leader for years to come.

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The Carolina Cowboys announced Thursday that the team will relocate to the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina for the 2023 season and beyond.

The Carolinas’ only professional bull-riding team competing in the groundbreaking Professional Bull Riders Team Series will host its first PBR Cowboy Days homestand Sept. 22-24.

The team is owned by Richard Childress and partner Jeff Broin, with 2018 Daytona 500 winner and two-time national series champion Austin Dillon serving as general manager.

MORE: A different driver’s seat for Austin Dillon

“We’re thrilled to be able to keep the Carolina Cowboys in the Piedmont-Triad and bring professional bull riding to Greensboro in 2023,” said Childress in a team release. “Our goal is to introduce an entirely new generation of fans to Western sports and can’t wait for everyone to experience our Cowboy Days homestand September 22-24, 2023.”

The move comes after competing out of LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem during the inaugural year of competition for the PBR Team Series. In its maiden season in the series, the Carolina Cowboys concluded its regular-season fourth in the standings, 15-13 in gameplay.

“Greensboro has long been known as a sports town, and we are thrilled to add to that reputation as we welcome North Carolina’s first Professional Bull Riding team, the Carolina Cowboys, to the Greensboro Coliseum,” said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan. “I can’t wait to dust off my cowboy hat and join everyone for ‘Cowboy Days’ on September 22-24 at the Greensboro Coliseum to watch our Carolina Cowboys compete against some of the best bull riders in the country in a new league that’s made the most exciting eight seconds in sports even more thrilling.”

Additionally, Prime Video announced “The Ride,” an eight-episode docuseries produced by Kinetic Content surrounding the world of PBR. The series will give viewers a first-of-its-kind, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. The Ride will premiere later this year on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

“’The Ride’ is a deep, engaging and beyond-the-arena window into the world of PBR athletes who risk life and limb to entertain the world’s most passionate sports fans,” said Sean Gleason, CEO and Commissioner, PBR in a release. “Regardless of their background, walk of life or familiarity with the sport, anyone who is exposed to the infectious, determined and youthful exuberance of a PBR bull rider inevitably walks away as a fan, which is why we partnered with Prime Video and Kinetic Content to capture their compelling stories.”

“The Ride” follows an ensemble cast of bull riders and coaches throughout the PBR Team Series as they navigate the league’s inaugural 2022 season, budding rivalries, exhilarating highs and challenging lows of PBR’s newest team-based competition.

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Stewart-Haas Racing announced Thursday that the organization has signed Chase Briscoe to a multiyear contract extension that keeps the 28-year-old driver in the No. 14 Ford for the 2023 season and beyond.

The agreement comes ahead of Briscoe’s third season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Indiana native  – who took Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2021 – followed that performance by scoring his first Cup Series victory last year, prevailing last March at Phoenix Raceway.

“Chase has made the most of every opportunity and the proof is in the results,” team co-owner Tony Stewart said in a news release. “Keeping him at SHR was a priority and we’re proud to have him in our race cars for many more years to come.”

RELATED: NASCAR 2023 schedule | Analysis: SHR builds around Briscoe

Briscoe’s first win qualified him for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs last year, and he wound up ninth in the final driver standings. The victory also gave him the distinction of being the Cup Series’ 200th winner.

Briscoe said that Stewart-Haas took the lead on initiating contract negotiations, but that the desire to renew their agreement was mutual. “I felt like we were both kind of pushing to get something done,” Briscoe said in an afternoon teleconference.

His return firms up an SHR lineup that’s in a state of transition. Veteran Kevin Harvick announced his retirement as driver of the No. 4 Ford at season’s end, and Ryan Preece is a new addition to the team’s Cup Series roster in the No. 41 Mustang. Aric Almirola reversed course last August on his retirement plans, and his future in the No. 10 Ford beyond this season is unclear.

Briscoe said Harvick’s departure after the 2023 campaign may prompt him to take more of a leadership role among SHR’s active drivers.

“This past year, I definitely talked a lot more and I would bring up ideas and kind of say things that I wanted to get off my chest where in the past I wouldn’t have done that,” Briscoe said. “So I feel like as I’ve gotten more confident in myself in my position. I’ve gotten to the point where I speak my mind a little bit more, and I guess be a little bit more of a leader. But where we’re at as a company, for me still, Kevin Harvick’s the guy, right? He’s who steers our ship. He’s the guy that when he talks, people listen. And for me, I’ve just tried to watch as much as I can.”

Briscoe scored 11 victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series before his promotion to the Cup Series level. He is also a two-time winner in the Craftsman Truck Series, where he began his NASCAR national series career as part of Ford’s driver development program, and the 2016 ARCA Menards Series champion.

WATCH: Briscoe signs multiyear extension with SHR 

Like Stewart, a fellow Hoosier, Briscoe holds a rich dirt-track pedigree. The third-generation driver showed his skills at short tracks across the Midwest before moving to North Carolina in 2014 to follow a path toward stock-car racing. Briscoe noted those early years in the sport were filled with uncertainty; he enters 2023 with a far better sense of security.

“Definitely, it’s really nice to have stability, especially being a young father now,” Briscoe said. “I think that’s the biggest thing just for my family, that’s the nicest thing is just having that comfortability knowing that for the next few years that I might have a job. So that’s really important, obviously, especially when you’re raising a little one, and I think that’s probably the biggest thing for me, that’s most important about the whole thing is just how it affects my family versus how it affects me.

“So that’s really nice to have that. I’ve never had that my entire career, so that’s going to be something new for me to kind of navigate.”

Stewart won three Cup Series championships during his driving career, and he was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the Class of 2020. Of his 49 wins, 16 came driving the No. 14 – a number in tribute to his racing hero, A.J. Foyt.

The car number has been a part of the organization since 2009, when Stewart launched SHR with team co-owner Gene Haas. Stewart added his winning legacy to the No. 14, as did successor Clint Bowyer. Now Briscoe’s name is on that list.

“The first two years, I definitely felt like I was always getting in Clint’s car or getting in Tony’s car, and it was just kind of my name on it, but I was just filling in,” Briscoe said. “Like … that wasn’t me. I wasn’t a long-term guy for it. Where now, I feel like it is mine to a certain extent. You know, it’s still Tony’s obviously but I feel like it’s my car now, the 14. When people think of the 14, I want them to think about me because that’s how I feel, where before I was thinking it was Clint’s car or Tony’s car.

“So yeah, I definitely want to add a lot of history to the 14. It’s known for being this car that always is battling for championships and battling for wins and the driver’s just this down-to-earth, just normal dirt racer, and I feel like I want to add my history to the 14.”

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Editor’s note: NASCAR Studios has partnered with students from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to provide content for the Busch Light Clash. This story is by Jacqueline Cao, who is pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising.

From mouth-watering entrées at Grand Central Market to admiring famous artists on Museum Row and stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, these are the Los Angeles places you can’t miss while in town for the Busch Light Clash (8 p.m. ET, Feb. 5, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM).

RELATED: Buy tickets | Full Clash schedule | Clash format

Savor a breakfast burrito at Delia’s Restaurant

Delia’s Restaurant is a cherished family-run breakfast spot for locals in Highland Park and Eagle Rock who rush there for delicious food at quality prices. Pair a flavorful carne asada breakfast burrito with a fresh cup of freshly squeezed orange juice for the perfect start to your day. The tastiness of the food is only enhanced by the affordable prices, which range from $3 to $10. Have room for more? Try the tortas, tacos or even a breakfast platter. Cash only.

Address: 4501 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Immerse in art along Museum Row

Located in the Miracle Mile neighborhood, Museum Row refers to the various institutions that constitute LA’s cultural and arts hub on the west side: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Korean American Museum and more. Start your art endeavors with LACMA, the largest art museum in the western United States, featuring works from pioneers and diverse artists. Before leaving, head over to the Grove for some shopping and eat a quick bite at the Original Farmers Market, both located less than a 10-minute drive away from Museum Row.

Address: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Unwind at Verve Coffee Roasters

The award-winning Verve Coffee Roasters has 12 locations around California, four of which are in Los Angeles, and four in Japan. Its flagship restaurant and roastery in downtown LA is hip, beautifully designed and has plenty of space to work from home or chat with friends. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee or one of their various menu items, including pastries, pudding and oats. This is the perfect spot to stop and caffeinate before you head to the race track!

Address: 500 Mateo St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Refuel at Grand Central Market

Everyone is occasionally haunted by the dilemma: what should we eat tonight? Luckily, at Grand Central Market, you don’t have to choose. Since 1917, the market has brought together different cultures and cuisines in a large food emporium filled with over 40 stalls and vendors. With options such as fresh donuts, vegan ramen, Texan BBQ, gourmet egg sandwiches and more, every adult, child and craving will be satisfied here. Don’t miss the handmade pupusas that come with a dozen different fillings at Sarita’s Pupuseria. And for all film aficionados: don’t leave without snapping a picture at Sarita’s counter, where “La La Land” filmed Mia and Sebastian’s first date.

Address: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Grab a beer at Rock & Reilly’s USC Village

Frequented by students and locals alike, Rock & Reilly’s restaurant and bar is conveniently located at the USC Village, only a 10-minute walk from the Coliseum. Stop by the gastropub to watch a sports game and grab a beer or to hang out with friends after a day at the Clash. Aside from the full bar and delicious menu, the restaurant also offers great happy hour specials and outdoor seating.

Address: 3201 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Stargaze at the Griffith Observatory

The crown jewel of Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory is a can’t-miss public observatory with breathtaking views of the city and the universe! Come here in the day for hikes or biking trails along the Hollywood sign or visit at night to observe planets through the observatory’s telescopes. Inside, the Samuel Oschin Planetarium will transport you to all corners of the universe and immerse you in the wonders of the cosmos. Whether you’re looking to spend time indoors or outdoors, Griffith Park is the perfect place to be.

Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Editor’s Note: Today’s JTG Daugherty Racing preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2023 Cup Series season, ranked in reverse order of best finish in last year’s owner standings.

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Engine: Hendrick Motorsports
Driver-crew chief pairings: Ricky Stenhouse-Mike Kelley (No. 47)

RELATED: Mike Kelley named crew chief of N0. 47 for 2023

Team outlook: This will be the third year that JTG Daugherty will field just one car in the NASCAR Cup Series, again to be driven by veteran Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who appears to really have found a home with the organization, even if it isn’t that successful overall. Without a second car to trade data with or an affiliation with a NASCAR Xfinity Series team, there’s little the team can do to improve its lot in 2023. Stenhouse will have a new crew chief in veteran Mike Kelley, and they are not strangers to each other. They paired together for consecutive Xfinity Series championships in 2011 and 2012, and again in 2014 when Stenhouse recorded one top-five finish and five top 10s that season in the Cup Series with Kelley atop the pit box.

RICKY STENHOUSE JR., NO. 47 CHEVROLET

Experience: 11th full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series.
2022 stats: 26th in final standings (second worst season finish in his Cup career); 0 wins, 1 top five, 5 top 10s
2023 championship odds (BetMGM): 350-1

Outlook: Once again, the odds are long for Stenhouse to make the playoffs, let alone to win the championship. The only year he made the playoffs in his Cup career was 2017, when he finished 13th; also the same year that Stenhouse recorded both of his two career Cup wins. Since then, the Mississippi native has finished 18th (2018), 23rd (2019), 24th (2020), 22nd (2021) and 26th (2022).

Stenhouse has shown he has the ability to come up with the occasional big finish – like 2nd at Dover Motor Speedway last season, 2nd on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2021 and also runner-up at Talladega Superspeedway in spring 2020 – but unfortunately those big finishes are too few and far between. Without a second car and driver to share data with, Stenhouse is a one-man band, so to speak. It’s likely to be a season of more of the same from Stenhouse, once again falling short of the playoffs and likely finishing somewhere between 20th and 30th in the final standings.

MORE: 2023 Cup championship odds

NASCAR.com 2023 team previews schedule

Jan. 23: Non-chartered and teams outside the top 30
Jan. 24: Spire Motorsports
Jan. 25: Wood Brothers Racing
Jan. 26: JTG Daugherty Racing
Jan. 27: Front Row Motorsports
Jan. 30: Kaulig Racing
Jan. 31: RFK Racing
Feb. 1: Legacy Motor Club
Feb. 2: Richard Childress Racing
Feb. 7: 23XI Racing
Feb. 8: Stewart-Haas Racing
Feb. 9: Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb. 10: Hendrick Motorsports
Feb. 13: Trackhouse Racing
Feb. 14: Team Penske

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Fans who missed seeing Dale Earnhardt Jr. race at South Carolina’s Florence Motor Speedway in November will get another chance in February.

The NASCAR Hall of Famer will return to Florence on Feb. 10-11 to race a late model stock car in the IceBreaker event that opens the season at the 4/10-mile oval.

Much like he did during the South Carolina 400 at Florence in November, Earnhardt again will race a car that features a special throwback scheme. This time, his car will mirror the Mom N’ Pops cars Earnhardt raced in his youth.

Earnhardt returned to his roots last year, racing late model stock cars at North Wilkesboro Speedway and Florence. He finished third in the event at North Wilkesboro and ninth at Florence.

Fans who are unable to attend the IceBreaker at Florence Motor Speedway in person on Feb. 11 will be available to stream the race live at 2:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing.

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STATESVILLE, N.C. — 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott, a five-time Most Popular Driver fan vote winner, has been tabbed by McAnally Hilgemann Racing (MHR) team owner Bill McAnally to race the No. 35 Gates Hydraulics/NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17. The season opener at the “World Center of Racing” not only marks Elliott’s 18th career start in NCTS competition, but it also begins the 33rd year of MHR’s partnership with NAPA and NAPA Auto Care.

“This will be the first time I’ve driven a truck at Daytona, let alone a superspeedway,” said the 27-year-old Elliott, whose first of three NCTS career wins came in 2013 at age 17 to become the youngest winner in Truck Series history at the time. “There’s no better team owner than Bill McAnally to do it with as he’s been involved in racing and been associated with NAPA for a long time.”

MORE: Elliott, NAPA Auto Parts debut new 2023 scheme  | 2022 season in review

Fellow Georgia native Jake Garcia will pilot the No. 35 Chevrolet Silverado RST beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on his 18th birthday, March 3. The two Peach State natives share similar career paths, as Garcia has followed Elliott’s footsteps through Ricky Turner’s Georgia-based asphalt late model program.

“I think there’s an incredible amount of potential for our team to make a lot of noise this year, and we have the people to make it happen,” said McAnally. “We’re thrilled to have Chase step in and drive our No. 35 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet at Daytona, and everyone involved in our program is excited and glad that he’s able to do so. I think his presence at Daytona will benefit Jake and our entire group.”

RELATED: Chase Elliott through the years

MHR has also solidified its crew chief lineup and leadership positions.

— MHR’s crew chief lineup will remain consistent from 2022, with Mark Hillman leading Elliott, Garcia and the No. 35 team on top of the pit box. The 2023 season is Hillman’s third year as a crew chief at MHR as he led Colby Howard and the No. 91 team in 2022.

— Charles Denike will continue to call the shots for the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care team and Christian Eckes. Denike joined MHR midseason in 2022 and led the No. 19 team and Derek Kraus to three top-10 finishes over the final nine races and earned the pole award at Bristol Motor Speedway last September. Denike has two NCTS wins to his credit, including a victory in 2020 with Elliott at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

— MHR has welcomed Chad Norris to the organization as General Manager, effective immediately. Norris joined the organization from GMS Racing and has multiple years of leadership and crew chief experience. Norris will oversee MHR’s NCTS operation in Statesville, N.C. and has victories in both NASCAR Xfinity Series and NCTS competition.

“Mark and Charles had good seasons last year and are motivated to elevate the performance of both teams,” McAnally said. “Having Chad come on board is a good boost for us also. He’s been around the Chevrolet team, has crew chief experience, and worked with Jake last season. I feel like we have a lot of talented people in our team, and we’re looking forward to putting it all together in our 33rd season with NAPA and NAPA Auto Care.”

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Richard Childress Racing has added a part-time Xfinity Series schedule in 2023 for Ty Dillon, who will carry Ferris Mowers sponsorship for both his Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series efforts this year.

RELATED: 2023 Cup Series schedule | Key moves in Silly Season

Details of the partnership were revealed Wednesday afternoon at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Dillon will drive the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet for his grandfather’s race team in a limited slate this season, starting with NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway on May 13. Dillon raced in 15 Xfinity events during the last two seasons, but his last full-time role on the tour came in 2016 with RCR. His lone Xfinity Series win came in 2014 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Sponsorship from Ferris Mowers — a division of outdoor power equipment manufacturer Briggs & Stratton — will extend to Dillon’s new ride in the Cup Series with Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet team. Ferris will be a primary sponsor in select Cup Series races, including the season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 19 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM). Ferris will ride as an associate sponsor on the No. 77 in the remaining Cup Series events.

Ferris Mowers sponsored Dillon in two Cup Series races last year with his former Petty GMS team — now named LEGACY Motor Club. The 30-year-old driver’s partnership with Ferris extends a decade back to his dirt-track days, and the brand was last connected to RCR in 2018.

Earlier this month, Ferris signed on for six races as a primary sponsor of Halmar Friesen Racing’s No. 52 entry in the Craftsman Truck Series this year.

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CHICAGO, Ill. – NASCAR announced today that The Chainsmokers and Miranda Lambert will headline full-length concerts with the support of The Black Crowes and Charley Crockett for the first-ever street race in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Chicago Street Race, on July 1-2. The unprecedented 12-turn, 2.2-mile street race will take the Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series past and through many of Chicago’s most renowned downtown landmarks as part of a two-day festival during Fourth of July Weekend.

“The Chicago Street Race is truly a first-of-its-kind two-day sports and entertainment event in the 75-year history of NASCAR,” said Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese. “We are proud to welcome superstars The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett as we reimagine the NASCAR experience in the heart of downtown Chicago over Fourth of July weekend.”

On Saturday, July 1, the Chicago Street Race will feature Xfinity Series and Cup Series practice and qualifying followed by The Black Crowes concert. Following the Xfinity Series race, The Chainsmokers will take the stage for a full-length concert to close the first day. On Sunday, July 2, Charley Crockett will open with Miranda Lambert headlining a full-length concert in advance of the first-ever Cup Series street race.

BUY TICKETS: Chicago Street Race Weekend tickets on sale now | NASCAR’s Chicago connections

The Chainsmokers, Alexander “Alex” Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggert, are recognized as two of the best electronic dance musicians with a diverse portfolio of songs that has led them to become one of the hottest recording artists in the world. In 2016, the duo burst on the scene with three multi-Platinum certified hits including the GRAMMY nominated song “Closer.” The group has won multiple awards including the 2017 GRAMMY for Best Dance Recording (“Don’t Let Me Down”), two American Music Awards (2016, 2017) and 10 Billboard Music Awards. The Chainsmokers fourth studio album “So Far So Good” debuted last year at No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Album Chart. For more information on The Chainsmokers, visit thechainsmokers.com.

Lambert is one of country music’s most acclaimed performers and songwriters. Palomino, the eighth solo album from Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Lambert, is the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards (including three GRAMMY Awards and a record-setting 37 ACM Awards) plus countless sales certifications, earning the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.” To learn more about Lambert, visit www.mirandalambert.com.

The Black Crowes, led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, released their debut album Shake Your Money Maker over 30 years ago. Fueled by singles “JealousAgain,” “Twice As Hard,” “She Talks to Angels,” and the breakthrough cover of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle,” the band immediately took the rock world by storm. The Black Crowes has released eight studio albums and four live albums, selling tens of millions of albums and selling out shows around the world. To learn more about The Black Crowes and their authentic gritty blues-rock sound, visit theblackcrowes.com.

Crockett crafts his singular “Gulf & Western” sound by synthesizing country, blues, soul, cajun, R&B and other pieces of American roots music. And when his voice comes out of your speakers, there is no confusing him for any other artist. Crockett released his latest album The Man From Waco last fall via Son of Davy/Thirty Tigers. Crockett wrote or co-wrote all 14 songs on the album, which finds Crockett refining his “Gulf & Western” sound that continues to captivate his ever-growing legion of fans. For more information on Crockett, visit charleycrockett.com.

Two-day general admission tickets starting at $269 will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. (CT). Fans can subscribe at NASCARChicago.com to receive exclusive Chicago Street Race emails and gain early access to purchase general admission tickets as part of an exclusive pre-sale on Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1.

On sale now are two-day reserved tickets starting at $465 that offer an array of opportunities including reserved seating and a wide variety of premium experiences. One such experience is the President’s Club that is elevated above the tree line and situated above Pit Road, giving patrons a direct view into the pit boxes and a panoramic view of nearly the entire course, along with premium food and beverage, pre-race and driver introductions, and access to exclusive premium club spaces.

MORE: History of unique Cup tracks | Scenes from race announcement

All tickets provide two-day access to both races and concerts. The ticket prices listed above include taxes and fees. To be a part of this unforgettable weekend, fans can log onto NASCARChicago.com or call 1-888-629-7223 to learn about all the ticket options and fan experiences available at the Chicago Street Race.

Fans can also visit QuintEvents, the Official Travel and Experience Package Provider of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, at NASCARChicagoExperiences.com for multiple options for tickets, hospitality and travel experiences.

To stay up to date with the Chicago Street Race, follow @NASCARChicago on Twitter and Facebook and download the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.

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Editor’s Note: Today’s Wood Brothers Racing preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2023 Cup Series season, ranked in reverse order of best finish in last year’s owner standings.

WOOD BROTHERS RACING

Manufacturer: Ford
Engine: Roush-Yates
Driver-crew chief pairings: Harrison Burton-Brian Wilson (No. 21)

Team outlook:
Having a rookie adapt to the Next Gen car on top of all the other nuances that come along with a driver’s first year in Cup was never going to be easy for Wood Brothers Racing. Last year can be considered a mulligan for the decorated team while this upcoming season will be the true litmus test of where Wood Brothers stands among the rest. In a technical alliance with the defending championship organization over at Team Penske, expectations should be set higher for the No. 21 Ford team that has proven in recent years that it can deliver in NASCAR’s premier series.

Harrison Burton, No. 21 Ford

Experience: Second full-time season in NASCAR Cup Series.
2022 stats: 27th in final standings; 0 wins, 1 top five, 2 top 10s
2023 championship odds (BetMGM): 350-1

RELATED: More on Harrison Burton

Outlook:
Last season marked the second full-time campaign in a row on the national scene where Burton failed to score a victory. His last NASCAR triumph came in the penultimate race of the 2020 Xfinity Series season at Martinsville in a year where he took home the checkered flag four times. Despite an average finish of 22.8, there were still positives the 22-year-old can take into 2023. In the most recent Daytona 500, Burton showed some assertiveness running up front and leading three laps in the “Great American Race” before getting spun late in Stage 1 by Brad Keselowski and landing on his roof down the backstretch. Burton was saddled with a 39th-place finish that allowed minimal momentum to be built from the start and carried throughout the season. Burton closed 2022 with three consecutive top-20 runs to build a steady foundation for success ahead of February.

Two of the three rookies in the Cup Series last season were on polar opposites of the success spectrum despite having similar Ford equipment. The No. 21 could muster only two top 10s, including a third-place run at the Indianapolis road course, while the defending Daytona 500 champion Austin Cindric reached the Round of 12 in his maiden Cup campaign. If Burton has aspirations of improved results in his sophomore outing, it has to start with a high-quality run in the Daytona 500. It will give the youthful driver confidence that he can compete on the biggest stage in NASCAR and could even propel him to an outside shot at making the postseason.

MORE: Surprise Daytona 500 winners

NASCAR.com 2023 team previews schedule

Jan. 23: Non-chartered and teams outside the top 30
Jan. 24: Spire Motorsports
Jan. 25: Wood Brothers Racing
Jan. 26: JTG Daugherty Racing
Jan. 27: Front Row Motorsports
Jan. 30: Kaulig Racing
Jan. 31: RFK Racing
Feb. 1: Legacy Motor Club
Feb. 2: Richard Childress Racing
Feb. 7: 23XI Racing
Feb. 8: Stewart-Haas Racing
Feb. 9: Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb. 10: Hendrick Motorsports
Feb. 13: Trackhouse Racing
Feb. 14: Team Penske