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Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX
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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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Christopher Bell Proved He's One of NASCAR's Toughest Drivers
2d ago00:24:21Tap to summarizeChristopher 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
Transcribe →Denny Hamlin: "We're ROLLING"
5d ago00:12:38Tap to summarizeThree 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
Transcribe →Hamlin stays HOT + San Diego Street Course Preview
1w ago00:53:30Tap to summarizeDenny 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
Transcribe →How Kyle Busch Changed Erik Jones' Career & Learning From Jimmie Johnson
2w ago00:23:16Tap to summarizeComing 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
Transcribe →Hamlin Ties Kyle Busch at Michigan, Hocevar's Controversies & Pocono Preview
2w ago00:53:05Tap to summarizeAge 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 harvickhappyhour4@gmail.com (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
Transcribe →Denny Hamlin Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Nashville & Michigan Preview
3w ago00:52:46Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →Kevin Harvick Interview
4w ago01:01:47Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →Daniel Suárez Interview After Winning at Charlotte | VICTORY LAP
4w ago00:12:15Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →Emotions Flow As NASCAR Community Unites To Honor Kyle Busch & Suárez Dedicates Win To 'Rowdy'
4w ago00:38:03Tap to summarizeKevin 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
Transcribe →Mike Joy & Clint Bowyer Interview
May 2100:49:17Tap to summarizeKevin 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
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