Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith recap the NASCAR weekend at Darlington, where Chase Briscoe delivered a dominant performance, leading 309 laps and holding off Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. The crew also breaks down the chaotic night for Playoff contenders like Alex Bowman, William Byron, and Denny Hamlin, who all ran into trouble at the track “Too Tough to Tame.” Next, they turn the page to the Round of 16 race at Gateway, previewing who could shine and which drivers are under pressure to keep their championship hopes alive. The group also reacts to the latest hearing between NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports, analyzing where things currently stand in the ongoing charter case.
Mamba shares the week’s best fan moments in Social Sips, and the show wraps up in Last Call with burnout grades for Briscoe and the crew’s predictions for Gateway.
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0:00 - Intro
4:57 - Darlington Recap
32:29 - Gateway Preview
40:00 - 23XI Racing Hearing
45:38 - Mamba’s Social Sips
54:46 - Last Call!
59:22 - Submit Picks For Gateway
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Chase Briscoe Interview following win at Darlington | VICTORY LAP
Fresh off his dominant win at Darlington, Chase Briscoe joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap. Briscoe breaks down how he was able to hold off Tyler Reddick in the final laps, what it meant to lead 309 laps on his way to the victory, and how this performance sets the tone for the rest of his postseason. They also discuss how Briscoe’s mindset shifts now that he’s advanced to the Round of 12, the keys to his growth as a driver, and what fans can expect from him as the Playoffs intensify.
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William Byron Interview
Fresh off clinching the 2025 NASCAR Regular Season Championship, William Byron joins Kevin Harvick for an in-depth interview. The two break down Byron’s season, what it means to be the regular season champ, and the mindset heading into the Playoffs. Byron also opens up about his relationship with Crew Chief Rudy Fugle, how he’s adapted to the Next Gen car, and what has helped elevate his performance to an elite level. The conversation also dives into Byron’s rise through the NASCAR ranks and how he views the next wave of young drivers chasing success in the sport.
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Daytona CHAOS: Blaney Wins a Thriller, Playoffs Locked & Is Connor Zilisch the Next Jeff Gordon?
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down all the action from an unforgettable Daytona weekend, where Ryan Blaney scored a thrilling win that shook up the NASCAR Playoff picture. The crew discusses how Alex Bowman and Tyler Reddick barely made the cut, while Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch fell short of the postseason. They also talk about rising star Connor Zilisch, who will race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series next year, and debate just how good he can be at the sport’s highest level. Then, the focus shifts to the Playoffs, starting with the Round of 16 at Darlington, as Kevin explains what makes the track such a challenge and who could make an early statement. Mamba shares this week’s best fan reactions in Social Sips, and the show wraps up in Last Call with Blaney’s burnout grades and Darlington race predictions.
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0:00 - Intro3:49 - Daytona Weekend Recap35:59 - Connor Zilisch43:15 - Playoff Preview/Darlington Preview52:26 - Mamba's Social Sips1:01:38 - Last Call!
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Ryan Blaney Interview following win at Daytona | VICTORY LAP
Fresh off his dramatic win at Daytona, Ryan Blaney joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap. The two break down the final laps at Daytona, how Blaney sealed the deal in one of the most exciting finishes of the season, and what the victory means heading into the postseason. Blaney also opens up about his playoff preparation, how he’s approaching each round of tracks, and the mindset it takes to survive the postseason grind.
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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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