Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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