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Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down all the action from Kansas Speedway! Plus, an exclusive interview with Kansas winner Kyle Larson as he joins the show to discuss what it took to park it in Victory Lane.The crew breaks down where things went wrong for big-name contenders Denny Hamlin and debate the Carson Hocevar restart wreck. Plus, Mamba brings another edition of Social Sips—reacting to Hailie Deegan's win, the legendary Roush Mecum collection, and classic Martinsville fights—before handing out burnout grades and dropping their official picks for Las Vegas!00:00 - Weekend Trips: Pensacola, Martinsville & Kansas04:29 - Kyle Larson Takes the Win at Kansas08:50 - EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Larson joins the show!18:23 - Kansas Recap: Chase Briscoe22:40 - Kansas Recap: Denny Hamlin23:53 - Team Penske’s Playoff Momentum25:36 - Carson Hocevar Kansas Incident Debate27:16 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Preview32:45 - Mamba’s Social Sips33:13 - Social Sips: Hailie Deegan Win34:48 - Social Sips: Roush Mecum Collection36:18 - Social Sips: Iconic Martinsville Fights40:13 - Kansas Victory Burnout Grade42:10 - Las Vegas Race Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith react to a explosive night at Bristol Motor Speedway! Tempers boiled over post-race as Ryan Blaney confronted Carson Hocevar after Hocevar turned him with 42 laps to go. The crew does a deep dive into Hocevar’s aggressive driving style, whether he crossed the line, and if it was only a matter of time before someone retaliated. Plus, Joey Logano capitalizes on a late restart to steal his 4th career Bristol victory, Ty Gibbs' impressive run, updated Chase standings, Sheldon Creed’s Xfinity/O’Reilly Series overtime win, Jake Garcia’s first Truck Series victory and a Kansas Speedway preview. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Happy Hour 00:59 - Blaney vs. Hocevar FIGHT 08:58 - Joey Logano Wins at Bristol 09:30 - Driver Opinions on Carson Hocevar 10:30 - Ryan Blaney Heckling 11:37 - Carson Hocevar Interview & Reactions 16:47 - Ryan Blaney Interview & Reactions 17:53 - Policing Fights in NASCAR 19:30 - Kevin’s Fighting Theory 22:32 - Fan Reaction to Carson Hocevar 23:37 - Joey Logano’s Playoff Momentum 26:56 - Tyler Reddick Struggles 30:32 - Regular Season Championship Trophy 31:19 - Kyle Busch Tributes at Bristol 33:30 - Josh Berry Momentum 36:05 - Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol 38:38 - Kansas Speedway Preview 43:32 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:38 - Burnout Rating 49:32 - Kansas Race Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell joins Kevin Harvick on Harvick Happy Hour for an exclusive, wide-ranging discussion on the current state and future of stock car racing. Following a heated Bristol race, O’Donnell addresses the intense altercations on track—including why NASCAR chose not to penalize Carson Hocevar or Ryan Blaney after their post-race fight. Plus, O’Donnell shares insights into his early tenure as NASCAR’s Chief Executive, key takeaways from his first 90 days, the return of The Chase, upcoming schedule innovations, and what fans can expect for the sport heading toward 2032. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Impression of Bristol 01:39 - Reaction to Blaney vs. Hocevar Fight & No Penalties 03:46 - NASCAR Garage & Competition Perception on Calls 04:46 - Expectations for NASCAR’s Future 06:19 - Takeaways from Daytona Rules Package 07:17 - Future of Short Track Racing 09:01 - Biggest Surprise as CEO 10:46 - NASCAR Development Pipeline 13:12 - Updates for Practice, Qualifying & Testing 14:09 - Evolution of the NASCAR Schedule 17:26 - Engaging with Other Racing Series 18:43 - Steve’s Go-To Person: Mike Helton 23:34 - Days of Thunder 2 24:18 - Early Reaction to The Chase Format 26:18 - Transparency with NASCAR Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson join the show to break down everything happening on and off the NASCAR track. Carson reflects on his rise to fame, his friendship with Cleetus McFarland, navigating his rivalry with Corey Heim, and why he calls his own driving style a "shitshow." Plus, he opens up about managing his own social media, merchandise success, and returning home to Michigan. Then, dirt and pavement legend Kyle Larson stops by to discuss his passion for family racing, his dominance at the Knoxville Nationals, and whether the drive to win ever wears off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith react to a historic weekend at St. Louis. From a season-high 18 caution flags and wild restart drama to severe brake failures plaguing major Chase contenders like Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney, we cover all the big-picture stories from St. Louis. We analyze Kyle Larson’s huge victory—snapping a 51-race winless streak and a 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports alongside Alex Bowman—and dive into Joey Logano’s steady night. Over in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, we recap Jesse Love’s clutch bump-and-run victory to end his 25-race drought, along with the Stage 1 pit road chaos involving Nicholas Sanchez, Rajah Caruth, and Brent Crews. Plus, a look at The Chase standings, a preview of the upcoming race at Bristol, and Mamba's Social Sips! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the show 03:00 - Tempers flare in the CARS Tour & Kevin was there 6:00 - Mamba was in Gateway 7:00 - Kaitlyn covered ARCA in Salem, IN 7:51 - Kyle Larson finally breaks his winless streak 13:12 - The Chase standings 16:50 - A track-record 18 cautions at St. Louis. 20:00 - Joey Logano finishes 3rd. Was his strategy off? 22:45 - Brake failures plagued the field 25:27 - Zane Smith's big hit 28:03 - Denny Hamlin & the 11 struggle again 31:05 - A massive pit road wreck in the NOAPS series 33:15 - Corey Day vs. William Sawalich feud 38:36 - Bristol Preview 43:38 - Mamba's Social Sips 52:59 - Kyle Larson burnout review 54:14 - Bristol picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chase is ON! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Christopher Bell’s dramatic Southern 500 victory—overcoming an early pit road hiccup and a late 25-lap shootout with Kyle Larson & his JGR teammates. In this episode, we cover: The Chase Contenders & Misfortunes: Denny Hamlin’s clash with Michael McDowell & William Byron’s late engine failure. Trackside Drama: Brad Keselowski takes issue with Carson Hocevar after wall contact, plus Ross Chastain’s direct response to Kevin’s comments on his Trackhouse Racing future. CARS Tour: Kaden Honeycutt won at Florence, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 2nd in his CARS Tour Pro Late Model debut. Previewing Gateway: What to expect as the Cup Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis and which playoff drivers face the most pressure. Mamba's Social Sips: Owen Larson's wild finish at the wire, the NASCAR Swear Jar, a dream moment for a young fan at Daytona, and grading the weekend burnouts Got a question or comment for Kevin, Kaitlyn, and Mamba? Email us at [email protected], engage in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmie Johnson and Riley Herbst join Kevin Harvick for an exclusive, wide-ranging sit-down breaking down Legacy Motor Club’s expansion to a 3-car operation. 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson explains why Riley Herbst was The Club's top target. Herbst opens up about the new challenge leaving 23XI and taking control of his career trajectory. Plus, Kevin and Jimmie dive into the reality of driver-to-owner transitions, scaling a 3-car shop and Legacy's star-studded investment group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a regular-season finale at Daytona! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down a chaotic, high-stakes night at the World Center of Racing. Ryan Preece survived early damage to deliver an overtime stunner for RFK Racing—locking himself into The Chase and knocking out two-time 2026 winner Shane van Gisbergen in a dramatic last-lap twist. Carson Hocevar’s late wreck drew some criticism from NASCAR legend and Legacy Motor Club Team Owner Jimmie Johnson.Ryan Sieg broke through in his 424th start for a emotional first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win. Plus , the 2027 NASCAR schedule release features a return to Coronado Navy Base in San Diego and Tom Cruise announced a Days of Thunder at Daytona and spoke at Saturday's driver meeting.Mamba's Social Sips feature Ross Chastain's watermelon battle with Dion Dawkins, track tempers with Bubba Wallace, and Frankie Muniz's GT4 victory!00:00:00 - Welcome to the show!00:03:21 - Ryan Preece Wins Daytona00:07:50 - New Rules Package00:12:00 - SVG Doesn’t Make The Chase00:16:44 - Carson Hocevar Incident00:21:30 - Final Daytona Lap00:27:00 - Ryan Sieg First Win00:29:15 - Tom Cruise announces New 'Days of Thunder'00:31:35 - Darlington Preview00:34:40 - Denny Hamlin is the Championship favorite00:37:15 - 2027 Schedule Release00:41:00 - Mamba’s Social Sips00:47:46 - Mailbag Question00:50:24 - Last Call00:52:30 - Darlington Race Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie & Mamba Smith recap a wild weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road adversity to conquer Loudon for the second year in a row, while Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, and Kyle Larson make major noise. Plus, we break down Ross Chastain’s brutal postseason setback, Christopher Bell's close call on pit lane, and Layne Riggs' overtime thriller to seal the Truck Series top seed.Then, the crew reacts to Jeff Gordon's historic sweep at the IROC showcase in Washington, D.C., previews the regular-season finale at Daytona with massive playoff bubble implications on the line, and dives into Mamba's Social Sips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith talks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano as he breaks down his win at Richmond Raceway. Specifically, Logano goes behind the scenes of the race, they discuss his burnout, where he is in the championship hunt, and a look ahead to the rest of season. 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 Joey Logano’s second Cup win of the season at Richmond, how he’s becoming a championship contender after the win, Chase Briscoe’s impressive race, react to the news of Connor Zilisch signing with Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2028. Plus, Kevin gives advice to drivers as the crew previews the upcoming race weekend at Loudon and they react to Mamba’s Social Sips, which features how Kyle Larson was able to make it to and win the 65th Knoxville Nationals. 0:00 - Intro 4:16 - Richmond Weekend Recap 25:16 - Connor Zilisch Signs With Hendrick Motorsports For 2028 32:26 - New Hampshire Preview 36:26 - Mamba’s Social Sips 43:40 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith talks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs as he breaks down his win at Iowa Speedway. Specifically, Gibbs discusses his close battle with teammate Christopher Bell, his current championship aspirations, and a look ahead to the rest of season. 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 Ty Gibbs’ second Cup win of the season at Iowa after a close battle with teammate Christopher Bell, discuss how Gibbs has championship potential, analyzed how NASCAR implemented new stage-break procedures, and react to the news of The Clash being back in Daytona for 2027. Plus, Kevin gives advice to drivers as the crew previews the upcoming race weekend at Richmond and they react to Mamba’s Social Sips, which features a NASCAR driver that is just finally watching Days of Thunder. 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - Iowa Weekend Recap 33:30 - NASCAR Debuted Stage-Break Rule Changes 38:45 - Richmond Preview 44:01 - Mamba’s Social Sips 51:46 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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