Former Cup Series Champion and NASCAR legend 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. Plus, Kevin brings some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and pop culture into the racing world with weekly interviews.
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This episode breaks down Denny Hamlin's historic 63rd career win at Michigan, achieved through exceptional experience and car setup. The hosts analyze the massive crash between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, the controversial actions and learning curve of Carson Hocevar, and the struggles of Hendrick and Ford teams. They also preview the challenging Pocono Raceway, discuss playoff implications, and pay tribute to NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett.
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 feature...
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 n...
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 ...
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 mo...
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 H...
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 McDo...
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 ...
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 ...
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, a...
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 whi...
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 pushe...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ne...
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 relatio...
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 ...
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 t...
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, an...
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 upcomin...
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 a...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 Jo...
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 ...
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 Keselo...
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...
