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Phoenix starting lineup: short track, short race but day long on action

Kevin Harvick takes the track today at Phoenix as the heavy favorite to win. It's hard to argue with the notion.

After all, Harvick has won five times in the past 10 Sprint Cup races at the track. So when the Good Sam 500 starts about 3:30 p.m. ET, eyes will be on the No. 4 car to see if Harvick will remain the king of the desert.

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There are more than a few challengers. Kyle Busch starts from pole position and has a strong car.