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Tony Stewart says switch to Ford won't be a step backwards

Stewart-Haas made the shocking announcement on Wednesday that its NASCAR teams are switching to Ford in 2017.

The move seems odd and abrupt for a successful team in alliance with powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet, but Tony Stewart insisted the switch won't hinder his Sprint Cup operation or its success.

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"I don't expect any setbacks, to be honest," Stewart said during a Wednesday teleconference. "I fully feel like when we come out of the box next year we'll have our ducks in a row.