Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

Corey Heim makes history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest Brickyard 400 winner since Jeff Gordon in 1994! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Heim’s incredible drive, Toyota’s dominant top-5 showing, and the escalating Heim vs. Carson Hocevar feud after Hocevar flipped the bird down pit road. Plus, Front Row Motorsports’ Todd Gilliland takes home $1,000,000 in the In-Season Challenge, Alex Bowman announces his 2027 retirement, Kyle Larson speaks out on race lengths, and Carson Kvapil breaks through for his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at IMS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Logano is back on Happy Hour after winning his 1st race of 2026! Logano led the most laps in his career (323) in a single race and snapped his 45-race winless streak. The win moved the 3x NASCAR Cup Series Champion into The Chase field. Will this win turn his season around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Logano dominates at North Wilkesboro Speedway to snap his 45-race winless streak, lead a career-high 323 laps, and extend his streak to 15 straight seasons with a NASCAR Cup Series win! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Penske’s turnaround, Denny Hamlin’s run to 2nd, JGR’s top-four dominance, and Shane van Gisbergen’s impressive top-5 short-track finish. Plus, Kevin breaks down his own victory in the 27th Annual Idaho 200 at Stateline Speedway, Todd Gilliland’s contract extension at Front Row Motorsports and a full preview of the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rico Abreu is ON TOP of the sprint car world! In this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, Kevin, Mamba Smith, and Kaitlyn Vincie sit down with the current leader of the High Limit Sprint Car Series. We dive deep into what makes High Limit Racing so incredibly competitive, his unique relationship with Tony Stewart, how he approaches the brutal physical demands of sprint car racing, and whether he has any unfinished business in pavement racing. Whether you're a die-hard dirt fan or a NASCAR loyalist, you do NOT want to miss this raw, candid conversation with one of motorsport's most beloved personalities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Blaney joins Mamba Smith to discuss his win in Atlanta which featured a late night motorcycle joyride around EchoPark Speedway at 3am. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney’s 2nd Cup Series win of the season on a rainy night at Atlanta, Carson Hocevar’s impressive night as he finished 3rd, the feuds brewing in the Cup Series, William Byron’s heated exchange with his crew chief Rudy Fugle, and more. Plus, the crew answer mailbag questions, preview the upcoming race weekend at North Wilkesboro and they react to the latest batch of Mamba’s Social Sips. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Atlanta Weekend Recap 36:14 - North Wilkesboro Preview 40:04 - Mailbag Questions 47:03 - Mamba’s Social Sips 52:55 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicagoland winner Chase Briscoe sits down with us for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. Chase takes us inside the brilliant Lap 215 green-flag pit cycle engineered by James Small, the intense mental math of holding off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the final laps, and the immense pride of taking the red, white, and blue Bass Pro Shops Toyota straight to Victory Lane on America's biggest weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR finally returned to Chicagoland Speedway, and Joe Gibbs Racing absolutely put on a clinic! Chase Briscoe out-dueled his teammate Christopher Bell to secure a massive 1-2-3 sweep for JGR and Toyota. We’re breaking down the entire weekend, including Tyler Reddick’s brutal radiator disaster that handed Denny Hamlin a points cushion, and the boiling-over drama between Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen. Plus, Kevin reacts to Brad Keselowski's media center comments, we preview the high-banked chaos coming up at Atlanta, and look at Tom Brady ranking Dale Earnhardt's iconic Daytona 500 win! Join Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vince, and Mamba Smith for a jam-packed episode of Happy Hour! #KevinHarvick #NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #[subject] SUBSCRIBE for more from Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour: https://www.youtube.com/@HarvickHappyPod?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off another masterclass performance on the road, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) joins Mamba Smith on Victory Lap to break down his incredible win at Sonoma! From nailing the restarts to mastering Sonoma's brutal tire fall-off, SVG takes us inside the cockpit of his race-winning run. Mamba and Shane dive into the strategy that sealed the victory, how he’s adapting to the intense NASCAR schedule, and what this win means for his playoff momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The road course action at Sonoma did not disappoint, and we have plenty of drama to unpack! Fill-in host Joey Logano stops by to share his unfiltered take on Carson Hocevar and what it's like racing against NASCAR’s new rising stars. Plus, we dive into SVG’s absolute road-course dominance, Ty Gibbs' strong day, Christopher Bell’s heroic top-5 run while battling an injury, and a look ahead to Chicagoland returning to the NASCAR schedule for the first time since 2019. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Show start 00:00:11 - Joey Logano is filling in for Kevin! 00:01:54 - NASCAR's West Coast swing 00:05:42 - SVG road-course dominance 00:08:30 - Chase Briscoe's strong run 00:09:45 - Denny Hamlin is the new points leader 00:11:30 - Carson Hocevar spins Denny Hamlin 00:12:00 - Logano on Hocevar & Young Drivers 00:18:20 - Connor Zilisch's rookie season 00:22:25 - Ty Gibbs & Ryan Preece run well 00:25:30 - C. Bell P5 with injury 00:27:40 - Keelan vs. Kevin Harvick 00:34:00 - Return to Chicagoland 00:40:30 - Mamba's Social Sips 00:47:51 - Rating SVG's burnout 00:49:40 - Chicagoland picks SUBSCRIBE for more from Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour: https://www.youtube.com/@HarvickHappyPod?sub_confirmation=1 The FOX Sports App, built for the modern sports fan: https://t.co/CRhWt4ryp3 About Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour: NASCAR legend and Former Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick gives his expert opinion on the top NASCAR storylines weekly alongside FOX Sports’ Kaitlyn Vincie and NASCAR’s Chief Hype Officer, Mamba Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a three-time V8 Supercars Champion in Oceania to a dominant force in American stock car racing—Shane van Gisbergen’s journey to NASCAR is one of the greatest gambles in modern motorsport history. In this exclusive FOX Sports interview, the "Runaway Kiwi" opens up about the massive decision to leave a legendary career behind to start completely over in the United States. SVG takes us behind the scenes of his partnership with Justin Marks and Trackhouse Racing, explaining how the innovative PROJECT91 initiative changed his life forever. He also reflects on what it means to represent the iconic Red Bull livery on the grid, carrying the family No. 97, and earning his spot among NASCAR's elite drivers. While a chaotic weekend in San Diego shook up his points standing, SVG’s focus is entirely on the bigger picture. Ahead of Sonoma Raceway, Shane breaks down his transition from street courses to heavy American asphalt, his rapid progression on ovals, and why betting on himself was the best decision he ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR just made history by racing on an active military base for the first time ever, and the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado did NOT disappoint! In this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, Kevin, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down a historic weekend in San Diego. We witness rising star Corey Heim capture his first career Cup Series victory in just his 13th start after an intense late-race battle with his 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick and a hard-charging Bubba Wallace. Plus, we break down one of the weirdest track security breaches in NASCAR history after an individual jumped the fence to have a conversation with Sheldon Creed on-track during a red flag. Finally, the crew looks ahead to Sonoma Raceway for the final road course weekend of the season, answers your fan mail about how drivers build up momentum for passing, and Mamba brings the heat in Social Sips featuring Carson Hocevar and Kay Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Bell walked away from a terrifying 63-G impact at Michigan—the hardest recorded crash of NASCAR’s Next Gen era—with a fractured left wrist. Just days later, he was back in the simulator and cleared to race. We sat down with the Joe Gibbs Racing driver to find out exactly how he is driving a Cup car basically one-handed, what went through his mind during the wreck, and he plans to navigate the next two weeks at San Diego and Sonoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three in a row for the No. 11! Denny Hamlin joins Kevin Harvick on Happy Hour fresh off an incredible, historic three-peat victory at Pocono Raceway. From conquering Nashville and Michigan to outlasting the field at the Tricky Triangle, Denny breaks down how his JGR team has completely found another gear. Kevin and Denny dive deep into his flawless execution, what it's like tracking down his own 23XI driver Tyler Reddick in the championship standings, and why this is officially the most dominant summer stretch of his 21-year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin is on an absolute tear. Fresh off a dominant weekend at the Tricky Triangle, Denny captured his record-tying 8th Pocono victory—marking the first time in his legendary 21-year career that he has won three consecutive Cup Series races. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down the No. 11 team's terrifying dominance, Tyler Reddick’s frustration after a runner-up finish, and whether anyone can stop the #11 team right now. The crew also deconstructs the rest of a wild Pocono weekend, including Legacy Motor Club’s impressive double top-6 surge, William Byron and Ross Chastain bouncing back into the top 10 and Christopher Bell's gutsy fuel-gamble while driving with a fractured wrist. Plus, we look ahead to NASCAR's highly anticipated inaugural street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego! Will road-course ringer Shane van Gisbergen dominate, or will F1 veteran Kevin Magnussen steal the show in his Trackhouse Project 91 debut? All that, plus short-track recaps from the CARS Tour and Mamba’s Social Sips! 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Kevin WINS in CARS Tour West 05:26 - Denny Hamlin Dominates Pocono: 3 in a Row! 09:00 - Tyler Reddick Falls Short: Did the Restart Cost Him? 13:00 - Christopher Bell Talks Gutting Out a Fractured Wrist 17:55 - Legacy Motor Club's Massive Top-10 Surge 21:32 - Clean Top 5 for William Byron & Ross Chastain's Rebound 25:00 - Chastain’s much needed top 10 for Trackhouse 28:15 - ARCA: Gio Ruggiero Wins for JGR & Lanie Buice Hot Streak 30:00 - Silly Season: Josh Berry out at Wood Brothers for 2027 34:08 - San Diego Preview: NASCAR Heads to Naval Base Coronado 42:54 - Mamba’s Social Sips 47:36 - Last Call: Grading the Burnout & Points Standings 50:58 - San Diego Winner Picks & Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off an incredible, season-best 2nd-place finish at Michigan International Speedway, Erik Jones breaks down how he charged from the rear of the field to the front, helping secure a dominant 1-2-3 finish for Toyota. Erik opens up about what it took to go toe-to-toe with Denny Hamlin in the closing laps at his home track, the competitive gains Legacy Motor Club is making behind the scenes, and what it really takes to build a new manufacturer program from the ground up. Plus, Erik shares an emotional reflection on his early career, detailing exactly how much Kyle Busch changed his life and trajectory forever by taking him under his wing. He also discusses learning from Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson on a week-to-week basis, how grassroots racing shaped his career, and how fatherhood has changed his mindset behind the wheel. Finally, we look ahead to the Tricky Triangle at Pocono and outline the strategy needed to survive the high-stakes countdown to The Chase, NASCAR's new playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Age is just a number for Denny Hamlin! Join Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith on this week’s Happy Hour as they break down a historic, caution-filled weekend at Michigan International Speedway. For the second consecutive week, Denny Hamlin went from last to first. In an emotional tribute to his former teammate and late friend, Hamlin tied Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list and drove a KB flag during his post-race burnout. The crew analyzes how Hamlin continues to perform at an elite level at age 45, securing the biggest margin of victory on a NASCAR oval since 2018. We break down the massive on-track impact between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar's highly controversial restart incident that triggered Tyler Reddick’s DNF, and Hocevar's post-race confrontation with Bubba Wallace. Plus, we look at Toyota's ongoing dominance, Spire Motorsports’ stellar top-six finishes, and Connor Zilisch’s persistent rookie struggles. Also in this episode: NASCAR Trucks & ARCA: Corey Heim secures his 26th career Truck Series Victory Remembering a Legend: A heartfelt tribute to NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and broadcasting pioneer Ned Jarrett, who passed away at the age of 93. Pocono Preview: Can Hamlin make it three in a row? We preview the unique challenges of the Tricky Triangle and look at who is on the chopping block as the countdown to The Chase intensifies. Social Sips: AJ Allmendinger's tire test at Indy, Todd Gilliland's viral moment, and Carson Hocevar's rock-paper-scissors battle. We close out the show with our updated Happy Hour point standings, look at our Pocono predictions, and grade Denny's emotional burnout. Have a question for the crew? 📞 Leave a voicemail at (805)-317-4175 📧 Email us your mailbag questions at [email protected] (Be sure to tell us your name and where you’re calling from!) Join 'The Closers' Community: 📺 Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: @HarvickHappyPod 📱 Follow us on social media for daily updates: @HarvickHappyPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin’s incredible finish from last to first after a pole-start penalty at Nashville Superspeedway, how he edged out Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen’s top 5 finish, and which drivers disappointed at Nashville. Plus, Kevin gives advice to drivers as the crew previews the upcoming race weekend at Michigan and they react to Mamba’s Social Sips, which features a young driver who paid homage to Kyle Busch. 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Nashville Weekend Recap 29:54 - Michigan Preview 37:24 - Mamba’s Social Sips 45:56 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie is joined by a special guest, Kevin Harvick, to discuss his election to the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2027 and tell the viewers his journey throughout his early life and career. Kevin reveals stories about taking over for Dale Earnhardt at Richard Childress Racing, winning his first career Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2001, winning the 2007 Daytona 500, notable moments from the biggest races he competed in, how he navigated challenges to make racing a career, the biggest influences on his career, and the contributions he wants to make to the sport. 0:00 - Intro :26 - Kevin Harvick Joins The Show! :48- Election To NASCAR Hall of Fame 2027 2:20 - Early Racing Career 5:52 - Making Racing A Career 16:28 - Driving For Richard Childress Racing 22:15 - First Cup Series Win At Atlanta 33:49 - Winning 2007 Daytona 500 35:32 - Success At Phoenix Raceway 38:34 - 3 Cup Series Wins At The Brickyard 41:38 - 2020 Southern 500 Win 46:25 - Driving For Stewart-Haas Racing 54:05 - Influences On Career 58:04 - Contributing To The Sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez as he breaks down his win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Specifically, Suárez discusses dedicating his win to Kyle Busch, his relationship with Busch and how he helped get him to where he is in his career today, and the overall emotions behind racing after Busch’s passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith tell their favorite stories about NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who tragically passed away last week. The crew discuss Daniel Suárez winning the Cup Series race at Charlotte and dedicating his win to Busch, as well as NASCAR and the drivers honoring Busch’s life before and during the race. To wrap up the show, the trio react to Mamba’s Social Sips, with a full focus on the best Kyle Busch moments. 0:00 - Intro :15 - Kyle Busch Tribute 22:42 - Charlotte Weekend Recap 27:38 - Nashville Preview 30:34 - Mamba’s Social Sips 34:42 - Kevin Harvick Elected To 2027 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick, Mike Joy, and Clint Bowyer break down the biggest NASCAR storylines of the season, including Trackhouse Racing’s future, Shane van Gisbergen’s road course dominance, teammate rivalries, championship contenders, the best driver in NASCAR today, and the biggest issues the sport must fix moving forward. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick is joined by legendary NASCAR on FOX broadcasters Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer for an unfiltered conversation covering the most unexpected moments of the season, which teams are ready to emerge as true title threats, how competition inside the garage is changing the sport, and why SVG continues to dominate every road course weekend. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Mike Joy & Clint Clint Bowyer Join The Show! 0:51 - Most Unexpected Part Of Season 5:28 - Is Spire Motorsports Next To Contend? 8:27 - Evaluation of Trackhouse Racing 10:56 - Competition Among Teammates 12:00 - Best Driver In The Circuit 15:40 - Design Of The Chevrolet Car 17:09 - Struggles Of The Ford Cars 18:59 - RFK Racing Being Competitive 21:18 - Who Will Miss The Chase This Year? 23:16 - SVG Greatest Road Course Racer Ever? 27:17 - What Does NASCAR Need To Address The Most? 41:15- SVG’s Dominance On Road Courses 43:10 - Could Dodge Be A Successful Team In The Cup Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin’s $1 million NASCAR All-Star Race victory at Dover Motor Speedway, massive crashes involving top Cup Series drivers, Erik Jones and Connor Zilisch shocking the field with top-5 finishes, Kyle Busch’s Truck Series win, Charlotte Motor Speedway predictions, and the ongoing debate over the NASCAR All-Star Race format headline this action-packed episode loaded with NASCAR news, analysis, race reactions, and insider discussion. On this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, hosts Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Denny Hamlin’s All-Star Race win, debate whether Dover Motor Speedway should continue hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race, discuss the biggest wrecks and surprise performances from the weekend, react to Kyle Busch’s Truck Series performance, preview the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and dive into the latest edition of Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 2:59 - All-Star Weekend Recap 30:00 - Charlotte Preview 42:56 - Mamba’s Social Sips 52:27 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin breaks down his massive NASCAR All-Star Race win at Dover, winning $1 million, the NASCAR All-Star format, and overall race strategy. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Denny Hamlin to discuss his All-Star race victory, what it took to win the race, his honest thoughts on the future of the NASCAR All-Star Race, and his opinion on what should change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Suárez opens up about Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series competition, Texas Motor Speedway, playoff goals, teammate chemistry, NASCAR Mexico Series growth, NASCAR Brasil expansion, and his long-term future after racing in one of the most revealing NASCAR interviews of the season. Kevin Harvick sits down with Daniel Suárez on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour to break down Suárez’s first season with Spire Motorsports, his top-10 finish at Texas, working alongside Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell, helping grow NASCAR internationally, and what life could look like once his driving career ends. 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Daniel Suárez Joins The Show! 0:33 - First Season Driving for Spire Motorsports 3:10 - Goals Heading Into Spire Motorsports 5:30 - Relationship With Jeff Dickerson 8:08 - Finishing 6th At Texas 10:17 - Relationship With Crew Chief Ryan Sparks 11:59 - Relationship With Teammates Carson Hocevar & Michael McDowell 13:54 - Goals For The Rest Of The Season 18:10 - Falling Out With Ross Chastain 19:17 - Becoming Friends With McDowell Despite Fight 20:28 - Growing Up Fighting 23:08 - Preparing To Becoming A Dad 24:52 - Advancing NASCAR Mexico & Brasil Series 31:53 - Future After Racing 33:18 - Love For Soccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fans get the full Watkins Glen breakdown as Shane van Gisbergen captures his first Cup Series win of the season with another dominant road course performance, Michael McDowell shocks the field with a runner-up finish, a look at Trackhouse Racing moving forward, and the Richard Childress Racing drivers continue battling ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith recap all the biggest moments from Watkins Glen, analyze SVG’s growing road course dominance in the NASCAR Cup Series, discuss what the latest results mean for the Cup Series standings, preview All-Star Weekend, and react to the newest Mamba’s Social Sips featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s social media debate surrounding the NASCAR Most Popular Driver vote. 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Watkins Glen Weekend Recap 33:43 - All-Star Weekend Preview 43:13 - Mamba’s Social Sips 50:14 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane van Gisbergen breaks down his massive Watkins Glen International victory, playoff implications, Trackhouse Racing chemistry, NASCAR road course dominance, Ross Chastain relationship, post-race celebration, and the biggest moments from one of the most revealing NASCAR interviews of the year. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with Shane van Gisbergen to discuss how he captured his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Watkins Glen, what makes him so dangerous on road courses, his dynamic with teammate Ross Chastain inside Trackhouse Racing, and the unforgettable celebration that followed one of the biggest wins of his NASCAR career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carson Hocevar delivers an emotional and unfiltered breakdown of his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, revealing behind-the-scenes details of his iconic celebration, post-race Chili’s experience, and championship ambitions in one of the most talked-about moments in NASCAR. Kevin Harvick hosts this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, sitting down with Hocevar to unpack his first win, what planning went into the viral celebration, the mindset required to block out noise, and whether his team has what it takes to contend for a NASCAR Cup Series championship this season. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Carson Hocevar Joins The Show! 0:34 - Winning First Cup Race At Talladega 4:12 - Iconic Celebration After Talladega Win 14:57 - Sharing Win With Family & Friends 17:23 - Relationship With Jeff Dickerson 21:51 - Celebrating At Chili’s 23:00 - Blocking Out The Noise 28:14 - Contending For A Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott’s Texas victory, Denny Hamlin’s runner-up finish, pit road mistakes, major wrecks involving championship contenders, Watkins Glen predictions, NASCAR Cup Series analysis, and Kyle Busch’s viral social reaction headline this high-intensity racing breakdown. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Elliott’s second win of the season at Texas Motor Speedway, analyze Hamlin’s strong but frustrating finish, unpack costly pit road errors and multi-car wrecks, preview which drivers and teams face the most pressure heading into Watkins Glen, and react to Mamba’s Social Sips featuring Kyle Busch’s response to his incident with John Hunter Nemechek. 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Texas Weekend Recap 32:17 - Watkins Glen Preview 38:44 - Mamba’s Social Sips 47:24 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott analyzes his NASCAR Cup Series win at Texas Motor Speedway, dives into his performance, race strategy, team execution, season momentum, and evolving championship outlook in one of the most insightful NASCAR interviews of the year. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott to break down his latest victory, discuss areas for improvement, explore what makes this season different, and outline his mindset as he pushes toward a potential championship run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Stewart’s Top Fuel victory at Pomona, Leah Pruett’s highly anticipated return to NHRA racing, Truck racing at Daytona, racing family life, and behind-the-scenes moments take center stage in this high-energy motorsports interview packed with exclusive stories and insider perspectives. Kevin Harvick hosts NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and his wife, 12-time NHRA national event winner Leah Pruett as they break down Stewart’s big Pomona win, his hilarious pranks on Leah, her journey back to racing after two years away, Stewart’s experience racing the Ram Truck at Daytona, and how they’re introducing their son Dominic to the world of racing. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Tony Stewart & Leah Pruett Join The Show! 0:48 - Tony’s Top Fuel Win At Pomona 5:50 - Tony Pranking Leah 6:22 - Leah Coming Back After 2 Years Off 10:45 - Tony Racing The Ram Truck At Daytona 18:56 - Bringing Son Dominic To Races 23:00 - Reuniting With Familiar Faces In Charlotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carson Hocevar breaks down his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, detailing race strategy, emotional victory reactions, and his viral post-race celebration in one of the most talked-about NASCAR moments of the season. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Carson Hocevar to analyze the Talladega race, unpack the mindset behind his breakthrough win, reflect on the emotions of reaching Victory Lane for the first time, and discuss what fans can expect from his NASCAR Cup Series future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carson Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, his unforgettable post-race celebration, pit road mistakes, and major NASCAR leadership changes headline a wild weekend of racing action and analysis. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Carson Hocevar capturing his first Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway, dive into the costly pit road errors across multiple teams, and react to Andy Street being named the new crew chief for Kyle Busch. The trio also discuss NASCAR announcing that Steve O’Donnell will become the CEO, they highlight Andy Jankowiak winning the ARCA race with Cleetus McFarland finishing second, preview the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway as Kevin shares a hilarious Texas story, and they react to the latest Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Talladega Weekend Recap 23:34 - New Crew Chief For Kyle Busch 34:56 - Texas Preview 40:13 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:27 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Gibbs delivers a powerful breakdown of his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway, sharing raw insights on the victory, pressure of racing in the Gibbs family, and his future goals in one of the most compelling NASCAR interviews. In this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Ty Gibbs to discuss the emotions behind his breakthrough win, reflect on the impact of his late father, carrying the Gibbs family name in NASCAR, dive into his evolving relationship with crew chief Tyler Allen, and outline his ambitions for the future in the NASCAR Cup Series. 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Ty Gibbs Joins The Show! 2:04 - Winning First Cup Race At Bristol 3:22 - Relationship With Crew Chief Tyler Allen 6:28 - Emotions After Winning At Bristol 11:12 - Pressure Of Racing In The Gibbs Family 19:11 - Goals For The Future 22:08 - Handling Outside Noise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Reddick’s dominant Kansas Speedway win, late-race restart drama, Kyle Larson’s runner-up finish, and Denny Hamlin’s near victory takes center stage in this recap. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down the biggest moments from Kansas, analyze Reddick’s fifth victory of the season, react to Jordan’s presence, debate the intense late restart, preview Talladega by focusing on how the stages have been altered to avoid fuel saving, and dive into Mamba’s Social Sips featuring rising tension between former teammates Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. 0:00 - Intro0:54 - Kansas Weekend Recap26:50 - Talladega Preview35:44 - Mamba’s Social Sips45:29 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Reddick breaks down his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win of the season after his win at Kansas Speedway, dives into his dominant 2026 NASCAR campaign, discusses racing for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, and shares emotional moments celebrating victories with his son Beau. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick to analyze the Kansas race, explore what’s fueling his winning momentum, unpack driving for a championship-caliber team, and reveal the personal side of life in this Victory Lap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott breaks down his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Martinsville, dives into the intensity of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway, discusses adapting to the NASCAR Chase championship format, car changes, and reveals behind-the-scenes insight into his relationship with crew chief Alan Gustafson while sharing thoughts on his father Bill Elliott still racing. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Elliott to recap the Martinsville victory, analyze championship strategy, explore the challenges of Bristol, and give fans an inside look at life in the NASCAR Cup Series. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Chase Elliott Joins The Show! 0:35 - Winning At Martinsville 2:20 - Adjusting To Chase Championship Format 9:05 - Relationship With Alan Gustafson 13:03 - Adapting To Changes In The Car 21:24 - Intensity Of Racing At Bristol 24:00 - Father Bill Elliott Still Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Gibbs’ first NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway, emotional celebration with Joe Gibbs and mom, Ryan Blaney’s pit crew mistakes, Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing struggles continue. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Gibbs’ breakthrough victory and emotional post-race moments, analyze Blaney’s pit crew’s continuous struggles, dive into Kyle Busch and RCR’s ongoing performance concerns, preview the upcoming race at Kansas, and react to the latest viral moments in Mamba’s Social Sips while giving expert insight into the biggest stories in the NASCAR world. 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Bristol Weekend Recap 32:15 - Kansas Preview 37:59 - Mamba’s Social Sips 45:03 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Gibbs breaks down his first NASCAR Cup Series win, as he highlights the emotions after the race, his Victory Lane celebration with his mom, what this means to his family, and the overall career-defining moment. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Gibbs to discuss his Bristol victory, how his team executed, celebrating with his grandfather Joe Gibbs, and explains what this milestone win means for his future in the NASCAR Cup Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Helton reflects on his rise to becoming NASCAR President, the lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt’s death on safety in NASCAR, and the ongoing evolution of the sport as leadership looks toward the future. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Helton to discuss how he got his start in racing and worked his way up through NASCAR, the critical changes made to cars and tracks in the wake of Earnhardt’s passing, how those safety improvements continue to evolve today, the biggest challenges facing the sport moving forward, and personal stories from Harvick’s driving career that highlight Helton’s leadership and the relationship between drivers and NASCAR. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Mike Helton Joins The Show! 1:17 - Early Journey Into NASCAR 3:30 - Biggest Moments Which Grew Sport 8:15 - Increased Safety Measures In NASCAR 18:16 - Future Of NASCAR 24:30 - Social Media Changing NASCAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott’s NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway after a bold strategy call, Denny Hamlin dominating the race but coming up short, and a chaotic day filled with pit road mistakes, restarts, and late-race drama highlight a pivotal weekend in the NASCAR season. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Elliott’s winning strategy and Hendrick Motorsports’ first victory of the year, Hamlin’s dominant performance and costly restart, Joey Logano’s bounce-back run, Ty Gibbs’ consistency, and key incidents involving Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, and Bubba Wallace before looking ahead to Bristol, discussing which teams are under pressure, and reacting to the latest stories in Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - Martinsville Weekend Recap 36:02 - Bristol Preview 39:22 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:17 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott breaks down his NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway, detailing the late-race pit strategy that secured the victory, what the win means for his team’s momentum, and how he is approaching the upcoming stretch of the season including Bristol. In this week’s Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with Elliott to discuss the critical decisions that led to the win, how his team executed under pressure, what three top-10 finishes to start the season say about their performance, how they plan to use the bye week to improve, and what to expect as they prepare for the next race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin breaks down his emotional NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas, explains why this may be the best team he has ever had at Joe Gibbs Racing, and discusses the dominant start to the season for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Hamlin to discuss how his season has unfolded so far, what made the Las Vegas victory so meaningful, why his current team has been so effective, the early success of 23XI Racing and Michael Jordan’s impact at the track, what still needs to improve moving forward, and how he views the future of NASCAR as the sport continues to evolve. 0:00 - Intro0:33 - Denny Hamlin Joins The Show!1:57 - Emotions At Las Vegas4:24 - Deciding When To Retire7:46 - Experience Vs. Youth In NASCAR9:38 - Relationship With Joe Gibbs12:22 - 23XI’s Hot Start16:49 - Michael Jordan’s Influence On 23XI18:54 - NASCAR Ladder System22:15 - NASCAR’s Next Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Reddick breaks down his dominant start to the NASCAR Cup Series season with four wins in the first six races, the success of Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, and the fan reaction surrounding one of the hottest streaks in recent NASCAR history. In this episode of Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Reddick to discuss what it has been like during this incredible run, why the team has been so successful, what it’s like having Michael Jordan at the track, how he responds to criticism and speculation from fans, his relationship with team owner Denny Hamlin, and how he is approaching the upcoming race at Martinsville as the team looks to stay hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Reddick’s dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway despite major in-race issues, Ryan Blaney battling through pit road mistakes, Joey Logano’s continued struggles, and a chaotic race filled with strategy, penalties, and contact headline a dramatic weekend in NASCAR. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Reddick’s fourth win of the season and massive points lead, RFK Racing’s strong performance led by Brad Keselowski, Blaney and Team Penske’s ongoing pit road issues, Carson Hocevar’s impressive top-five run, and several key incidents that shaped the race before previewing the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway and reacting to the latest stories in Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Darlington Weekend Recap 31:31 - Martinsville Preview 40:00 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:08 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Busch opens up about racing in his hometown of Las Vegas, his ongoing winless streak with Richard Childress Racing, his evolution as a driver in the Next Gen era, and where he stands at this stage of his NASCAR career. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Busch to discuss what it means to race in Las Vegas, how his season has unfolded so far, the challenges he's faced during tough stretch, winning the pole for the Daytona 500, becoming an expert on the Next Gen car, mentoring younger drivers, and how his mindset and approach have changed as he’s gotten older in one of the most candid conversations of the season. 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Kyle Busch Joins The Show! 2:01 - Pressure Racing In Vegas 5:07 - Working With Jim Pohlman 10:38 - Understanding The Car 12:58 - Approach To Being A Team Leader 20:58 - Watching Brexton Busch Race 23:30 - Racing Through Generations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin’s emotional NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports showing renewed speed, and a race filled with pit road mistakes and strategy battles headline a dramatic weekend in NASCAR as the season begins to take shape ahead of Darlington Raceway. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith break down Hamlin’s impressive drive from deep in the field to capture win number 61, Chase Elliott’s strong runner-up finish, Hendrick Motorsports’ encouraging performance with William Byron and Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs continuing his recent run of top-five finishes, and several costly pit road penalties before looking ahead to Darlington with insight into what makes the Track Too Tough to Tame so difficult for drivers. The show also features Mamba’s Social Sips with trending motorsports stories and fan moments from the weekend before the crew makes their picks for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race. 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Las Vegas Weekend Recap 34:20 - Darlington Preview 42:28 - Mamba’s Social Sips 51:54 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denny Hamlin reflects on his emotional NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the personal meaning behind the win after a difficult offseason following the loss of his father, and what it means to move past Kevin Harvick on the all-time NASCAR wins list while continuing to build his legacy in the sport. In this episode of Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with Hamlin to discuss the significance of the win, how his team executed late in the race, why this moment meant so much to him personally, the early-season success of 23XI Racing, and what he expects heading into the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Blaney’s incredible comeback victory at Phoenix Raceway highlighted a chaotic NASCAR weekend filled with loose wheels, tire failures, pit road mistakes and dramatic strategy calls that ultimately decided the race. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie, Mamba Smith and NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs break down the wild Phoenix Cup Series race including Blaney’s rally from multiple pit road setbacks to win for Team Penske, Christopher Bell’s late charge, Ty Gibbs continuing to show speed, and the many incidents and tire problems that shaped the race. The crew also looks ahead to the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, reacts to trending motorsports stories in Mamba’s Social Sips including Magic Johnson congratulating Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team and Pato O’Ward clarifying his IndyCar comments, answers fan questions from The Closers, and makes their picks for the next NASCAR Cup Series race. 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Phoenix Weekend Recap 37:24 - Las Vegas Preview 48:32 - Mamba’s Social Sips 55:29 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Blaney’s dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway featured pit road setbacks, late-race strategy, and a comeback drive that saw the Team Penske driver pass 49 cars on his way to victory. In this week’s Victory Lap interview, Kaitlyn Vincie is joined by Ryan Blaney to break down how the race unfolded, the key strategy call that helped him secure the win, what he has been most impressed with from his team early in the NASCAR season, and how he is approaching the upcoming race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices