Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

Kyle Larson finally breaks through on a superspeedway in his 59th attempt, scoring a thrilling, photo-finish victory at Talladega to dramatically extend his Chase points lead over Denny Hamlin. Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith break down the high-stakes madness from Dega with Kyle Larson and are joined in studio by NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass.The crew reacts to Joey Logano’s terrifying airborne flip in the tri-oval, Christopher Bell’s costly pit road mistake, Ryan Blaney’s block that triggered a massive multi-car melee, and RFK Racing's aggressive fuel conservation gamble. Plus, they dive into Sammy Smith’s historic weekend sweep across the Truck and O'Reilly Series.Chapters:00:00 - Intro03:55 - Sammy Smith's historic DEGA double05:00 - NASCAR Cup Series Recap11:30 - Kyle Larson joins the show23:40 - Fuel saving in Stage 127:45 - Christopher Bell's bad day29:58 - Joey Logano FLIPS & Herbst's hard hit32:49 - The Big One knocks out several Chase contenders38:25 - The penultimate race at Martinsville43:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips50:55 - Last Call, Burnout Grades & Martinsville Picks
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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.
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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
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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

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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.

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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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