William Byron Advances to the Championship 4! Martinsville Recap & NASCAR Playoff Debate Heats Up
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down an unforgettable weekend at Martinsville Speedway, where William Byron’s thrilling victory clinched his spot in the Championship 4. The crew dissects Byron’s pass on Ryan Blaney, the engine issues for Joe Gibbs Racing, and what it all means heading into the title race in Phoenix. They preview the Championship 4 battle between Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Chase Briscoe, and Kyle Larson, discussing the pressure, momentum, and what’s truly at stake for each contender. Then, things get lively as the team debates whether NASCAR should overhaul its playoff format following another wild postseason. Mamba delivers the week’s best social moments in Social Sips, and the show wraps up with burnout grades for Byron and Championship predictions in Last Call.
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0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Martinsville Recap
29:51 - Playoff Standings Debate
40:25 - Championship 4 Preview
49:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips
53:47 - Last Call!
57:07 - Submit Picks For Phoenix
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William Byron Interview Following His Win At Martinsville | VICTORY LAP
Fresh off his clutch win at Martinsville, William Byron joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap episode. Byron reflects on the high-pressure moment, breaking down his decisive pass on Ryan Blaney that locked him into the Championship 4. He explains what made this victory so special, how his team is preparing for the Championship race in Phoenix, and why this year feels different compared to past playoff runs. Byron and Harvick also share insights into handling pressure at the sport’s highest level — and wrap things up by reliving Byron’s impressive burnout celebration.
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Landen Lewis Interview - 2025 Late Model Stock Tour champion
Kevin Harvick is joined by 2025 CARS Late Model Stock Tour champion Landen Lewis for a special episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. Fresh off his title-clinching run at North Wilkesboro, Lewis reflects on his season-long battle with Connor Hall, finishing 7th in the finale to secure the championship. Landen opens up about his racing journey, the mindset it took to become a champion at just 18 years old, and why he still works on his own cars to stay sharp. He also talks about inspiring the next generation of short-track racers and preserving the roots of the sport. And before the episode ends—Landen drops a BIG announcement about his future you won’t want to miss.
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Landen Lewis Joins The Show!
2:49 - Landen’s Work Ethic
13:35 - Call From Dale Jr.
15:40 - Admiration For Kevin
24:39 - Truck Racing Next
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Chase Briscoe Wins At Talladega & Playoff Pressure Builds Ahead of Martinsville
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down an electric Talladega weekend where Chase Briscoe scored a clutch win to shake up the NASCAR Playoffs. The crew dives into the biggest moments from the race, how Briscoe pulled off the victory, and what it means for the Championship 4 battle. They also break down the playoff picture heading into Martinsville, the final race in the Round of 8, and debate which drivers have momentum—and who’s under the most pressure with everything on the line. Mamba delivers the best social media reactions in Social Sips, and the show wraps up with burnout grades for Briscoe and Martinsville predictions in Last Call.
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0:00 - Intro
5:48 - Talladega Recap
32:22 - Martinsville Preview
42:32 - Mamba’s Social Sips
53:03 - Last Call!
56:40 - Submit Picks For Martinsville
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Chase Briscoe Interview Following His Win At Talladega | VICTORY LAP
Fresh off his Talladega victory, Chase Briscoe joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap interview. Briscoe talks about what it meant to earn his first career Superspeedway win and how he pulled it off in one of NASCAR’s most unpredictable races. He also shares a special moment from Victory Lane — celebrating with Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, one of his biggest supporters and longtime sponsors. Briscoe explains why the win was a full-circle moment for him and his team. With a spot already locked in the Championship 4, Briscoe and Harvick dive into how the team will approach Martinsville, what changes now that the pressure is off, and why confidence inside the No. 14 team has never been higher.
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About Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX
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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