Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

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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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
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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

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