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Two title contenders, two candid conversations. Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell break down what it takes to survive the postseason, execute under championship pressure, and put the heat on Kyle Larson. In this two-part episode, both Cup Series stars sit down individually to lay out their plans to capture the trophy. First, Tyler Reddick shares what it’s like having Michael Jordan address the 23XI shop, the blueprint for the #45 team to win it all, and why 23XI operates differently than anyone else in the garage. Then, Christopher Bell takes over to detail his roller-coaster season—from recovering from his Michigan injury to mastering his calm, Tom Brady–like approach behind the wheel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, presented by NASCAR on FOX, Kevin, Kaitlyn, and Mamba recap an unbelievable weekend at Phoenix Raceway that blew the Championship Chase wide open with only three races remaining!Tyler Reddick picks up his 6th win of the season after a long drought since Kansas, while points leader Kyle Larson endures major misfortune from qualifying 22nd to hitting the wall late. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin’s pit road troubles continue, and the Championship picture gets tighter than ever with Christopher Bell closing in.The crew previews the upcoming race at Talladega Superspeedway, dissects rule updates, checks in on Mamba’s Social Sips, grades the weekend burnouts, and updates the picks standings.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:52 Kyle Larson Phoenix Issue / Updated Points04:05 Tyler Reddick Momentum08:10 Denny Hamlin Pit Road Issue + Points Situation09:50 Bubba Wallace Speeding10:18 Christopher Bell Consistency12:32 Ryan Blaney Surge & Upcoming Tracks13:14 Kyle Larson & Christopher Bell “We’re Not Friends” + Kevin Relating with Kyle Busch19:32 Is Joey Logano in Striking Distance? + Pit Road Issues21:43 Kaitlyn Reaction to Waving Green Flag25:04 Kaden Honeycutt Wins at Phoenix26:53 Talladega Preview32:17 Mamba Driver Shoutouts35:07 Mamba’s Social Sips35:53 Talladega Night 20th Anniversary Promo37:52 Greensboro Police X Post38:36 Kaden Honeycutt Gives Phoenix Flag & Helmet to Kid40:15 Heat Wave Tim Richmond Folgers Car Video43:14 Last Call & Burnout Grade44:59 Race Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Charlotte Motor Speedway Oval Return 04:27 - Chase Briscoe Victory Lap Interview 11:13 - Chase Briscoe Beats Christopher Bell in Charlotte Photo Finish 13:17 - Can Chase Briscoe Catch Kyle Larson? 16:19 - Handling the Post-Race Emotion of a Disappointed Teammate 18:56 - Denny Hamlin Recovers to P5 Despite Pit Road Penalty 21:26 - Kyle Larson's Smart Points Day 24:29 - Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace & William Byron Wreck Analysis 27:01 - Team Penske Pace & Austin Cindric Returning in 2027 29:53 - Kyle Busch Celebration of Life & Brexton's Emotional Tribute 33:41 - Phoenix Raceway Preview & Playoff Pressure 37:22 - Mamba’s Social Sips 42:27 - Last Call 43:13 - Picks for Phoenix #KevinHarvick #NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #ChaseBriscoe All your FOX favorites. All in one app. FOX Sports is now streaming on FOX One. Try 7 days free today #WeLiveForLive - https://www.fox.com/ 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 ►FOX Sports YouTube channel: http://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSPORTS ►NASCAR on FOX’s YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeNASCARonFOX ►CFB ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeCFBonFOX 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

Is Denny Hamlin's championship dream slipping away again? Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down a wild weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Denny Hamlin’s championship hopes hit another roadblock after a solo spin derailed a promising day, leaving him with a frustrating 16th-place finish as Joe Gibbs Racing struggled across the board. Off the track, the garage was rocked by news that Brad Keselowski will be departing RFK Racing as both driver and co-owner, prompting Kevin Harvick and the crew to react to the split and debate what comes next for his career. On the track, Chase Briscoe delivered a statement victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to earn sweet redemption after letting one slip away last week, while Kyle Larson mounted an impressive recovery drive to finish second after going a lap down early due to steering issues. Is stage racing the best way to crown a champion in in the Chase? The episode wraps up with a look at the intensifying playoff pressure heading into Charlotte Motor Speedway, plus Mamba's Social Sips highlight the best social media moments from the week.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro03:40 - Chase Briscoe's Las Vegas Redemption07:59 - Kyle Larson Hits Wall, Rescues 2nd10:23 - Denny Hamlin Spin & JGR Meltdown17:10 - What Is Going Wrong at Joe Gibbs Racing?19:21 - Tyler Reddick Overcomes Battery & Contact Issues22:45 - Stage Racing & Playoff Points Debate31:06 - Brad Keselowski Leaving RFK Racing: What Happened?42:48 - Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview & Playoff Pressure46:29 - Mamba's Social Sips53:10 - Corey Day's Thrilling O'Reilly Series Victory54:59 - Charlotte Race Picks & Host Standings Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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