Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

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  Kyle Larson is on a HEATER + Hocevar Wreck, Chase Update & Vegas Preview 29.09.2026 50m

  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
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  Hocevar vs. Blaney sets new NASCAR standard + Logano steals the Bristol Night Race Win 23.09.2026 56m

  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
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  EXCLUSIVE: Steve O’Donnell on Carson Hocevar vs. Ryan Blaney, The Chase Return & NASCAR's Future 21.09.2026 29m

  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
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  Carson Hocevar & Kyle Larson 18.09.2026 24m

  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
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  Kyle Larson Wins, Brake Failures, Record Cautions & Bristol Preview 15.09.2026 58m

  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
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  Bell Breaks Through! + Brad K vs. Hocevar Drama & Chastain Speaks Out 08.09.2026 57m

  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
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  Riley Herbst signs with Jimmie Johnson & Legacy Motor Club 06.09.2026 34m

  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
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  Ryan Preece’s Daytona OT Magic 01.09.2026 59m

  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
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  Ryan Blaney Repeats at Loudon + Jeff Gordon's IROC Sweep 25.08.2026 51m

  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
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  Victory Lap: Joey Logano Interview After Winning at Richmond 19.08.2026 22m

  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
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  Joey Logano Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Richmond & Zilisch Signs With Hendrick Motorsports For 2028 18.08.2026 51m

  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
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  Victory Lap: Ty Gibbs Interview After Winning at Iowa 13.08.2026 20m

  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
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  Ty Gibbs Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Iowa & Richmond Preview 11.08.2026 58m

  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
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  Corey Heim Wins, Hocevar Flips Him Off & Gilly Wins a Milly 28.07.2026 1h 4m

  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
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  Victory Lap: Joey Logano 22.07.2026 15m

  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
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  Joey Logano Resurrects Season with N. Wilkesboro Masterclass 21.07.2026 51m

  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
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  Rico Abreu on Dirt vs. NASCAR, & Driving for Tony Stewart! 16.07.2026 23m

  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
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  Victory Lap: Ryan Blaney 15.07.2026 11m

  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
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  Ryan Blaney After Dark 14.07.2026 1h

  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
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  Victory Lap: Chase Briscoe 09.07.2026 24m

  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