Corey Heim makes history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest Brickyard 400 winner since Jeff Gordon in 1994! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Heim’s incredible drive, Toyota’s dominant top-5 showing, and the escalating Heim vs. Carson Hocevar feud after Hocevar flipped the bird down pit road. 
Plus, Front Row Motorsports’ Todd Gilliland takes home $1,000,000 in the In-Season Challenge, Alex Bowman announces his 2027 retirement, Kyle Larson speaks out on race lengths, and Carson Kvapil breaks through for his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at IMS!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Corey Heim Wins, Hocevar Flips Him Off & Gilly Wins a Milly

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Joey Logano is back on Happy Hour after winning his 1st race of 2026! Logano led the most laps in his career (323) in a single race and snapped his 45-race winless streak. The win moved the 3x NASCAR Cup Series Champion into The Chase field. Will this win turn his season around?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Victory Lap: Joey Logano

Joey Logano dominates at North Wilkesboro Speedway to snap his 45-race winless streak, lead a career-high 323 laps, and extend his streak to 15 straight seasons with a NASCAR Cup Series win! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Penske’s turnaround, Denny Hamlin’s run to 2nd, JGR’s top-four dominance, and Shane van Gisbergen’s impressive top-5 short-track finish. Plus, Kevin breaks down his own victory in the 27th Annual Idaho 200 at Stateline Speedway, Todd Gilliland’s contract extension at Front Row Motorsports and a full preview of the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Joey Logano Resurrects Season with N. Wilkesboro Masterclass

Rico Abreu is ON TOP of the sprint car world! In this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, Kevin, Mamba Smith, and Kaitlyn Vincie sit down with the current leader of the High Limit Sprint Car Series. We dive deep into what makes High Limit Racing so incredibly competitive, his unique relationship with Tony Stewart, how he approaches the brutal physical demands of sprint car racing, and whether he has any unfinished business in pavement racing. Whether you're a die-hard dirt fan or a NASCAR loyalist, you do NOT want to miss this raw, candid conversation with one of motorsport's most beloved personalities.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Rico Abreu on Dirt vs. NASCAR, & Driving for Tony Stewart!

Ryan Blaney joins Mamba Smith to discuss his win in Atlanta which featured a late night motorcycle joyride around EchoPark Speedway at 3am. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Victory Lap: Ryan Blaney

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney’s 2nd Cup Series win of the season on a rainy night at Atlanta, Carson Hocevar’s impressive night as he finished 3rd, the feuds brewing in the Cup Series, William Byron’s heated exchange with his crew chief Rudy Fugle, and more. Plus, the crew answer mailbag questions, preview the upcoming race weekend at North Wilkesboro and they react to the latest batch of Mamba’s Social Sips.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Atlanta Weekend Recap
36:14 - North Wilkesboro Preview
40:04 - Mailbag Questions
47:03 - Mamba’s Social Sips
52:55 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Ryan Blaney After Dark

Chicagoland winner Chase Briscoe sits down with us for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. Chase takes us inside the brilliant Lap 215 green-flag pit cycle engineered by James Small, the intense mental math of holding off his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the final laps, and the immense pride of taking the red, white, and blue Bass Pro Shops Toyota straight to Victory Lane on America's biggest weekend.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Victory Lap: Chase Briscoe

NASCAR finally returned to Chicagoland Speedway, and Joe Gibbs Racing absolutely put on a clinic! Chase Briscoe out-dueled his teammate Christopher Bell to secure a massive 1-2-3 sweep for JGR and Toyota.

We’re breaking down the entire weekend, including Tyler Reddick’s brutal radiator disaster that handed Denny Hamlin a points cushion, and the boiling-over drama between Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen. Plus, Kevin reacts to Brad Keselowski's media center comments, we preview the high-banked chaos coming up at Atlanta, and look at Tom Brady ranking Dale Earnhardt's iconic Daytona 500 win!

Join Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vince, and Mamba Smith for a jam-packed episode of Happy Hour!

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Chicagoland Success

Fresh off another masterclass performance on the road, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) joins Mamba Smith on Victory Lap to break down his incredible win at Sonoma!
From nailing the restarts to mastering Sonoma's brutal tire fall-off, SVG takes us inside the cockpit of his race-winning run. Mamba and Shane dive into the strategy that sealed the victory, how he’s adapting to the intense NASCAR schedule, and what this win means for his playoff momentum.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

SVG's Victory Lap

The road course action at Sonoma did not disappoint, and we have plenty of drama to unpack! Fill-in host Joey Logano stops by to share his unfiltered take on Carson Hocevar and what it's like racing against NASCAR’s new rising stars.

Plus, we dive into SVG’s absolute road-course dominance, Ty Gibbs' strong day, Christopher Bell’s heroic top-5 run while battling an injury, and a look ahead to Chicagoland returning to the NASCAR schedule for the first time since 2019. 
 
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Show start
00:00:11 - Joey Logano is filling in for Kevin! 
00:01:54 - NASCAR's West Coast swing 
00:05:42 - SVG road-course dominance
00:08:30 - Chase Briscoe's strong run 
00:09:45 - Denny Hamlin is the new points leader
00:11:30 - Carson Hocevar spins Denny Hamlin 
00:12:00 - Logano on Hocevar & Young Drivers 
00:18:20 - Connor Zilisch's rookie season
00:22:25 - Ty Gibbs & Ryan Preece run well 
00:25:30 - C. Bell P5 with injury
00:27:40 - Keelan vs. Kevin Harvick 
00:34:00 - Return to Chicagoland
00:40:30 - Mamba's Social Sips
00:47:51 - Rating SVG's burnout
00:49:40 - Chicagoland picks
 
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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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Joey Logano Unfiltered

From a three-time V8 Supercars Champion in Oceania to a dominant force in American stock car racing—Shane van Gisbergen’s journey to NASCAR is one of the greatest gambles in modern motorsport history.
In this exclusive FOX Sports interview, the "Runaway Kiwi" opens up about the massive decision to leave a legendary career behind to start completely over in the United States. SVG takes us behind the scenes of his partnership with Justin Marks and Trackhouse Racing, explaining how the innovative PROJECT91 initiative changed his life forever. He also reflects on what it means to represent the iconic Red Bull livery on the grid, carrying the family No. 97, and earning his spot among NASCAR's elite drivers. 
While a chaotic weekend in San Diego shook up his points standing, SVG’s focus is entirely on the bigger picture. Ahead of Sonoma Raceway, Shane breaks down his transition from street courses to heavy American asphalt, his rapid progression on ovals, and why betting on himself was the best decision he ever made.
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SVG is Ready to BOUNCE BACK in California

NASCAR just made history by racing on an active military base for the first time ever, and the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado did NOT disappoint!
In this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, Kevin, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down a historic weekend in San Diego. We witness rising star Corey Heim capture his first career Cup Series victory in just his 13th start after an intense late-race battle with his 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick and a hard-charging Bubba Wallace.
Plus, we break down one of the weirdest track security breaches in NASCAR history after an individual jumped the fence to have a conversation with Sheldon Creed on-track during a red flag.
Finally, the crew looks ahead to Sonoma Raceway for the final road course weekend of the season, answers your fan mail about how drivers build up momentum for passing, and Mamba brings the heat in Social Sips featuring Carson Hocevar and Kay Adams.
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A Star Born in San Diego? Corey Heim’s Historic Win

Christopher Bell walked away from a terrifying 63-G impact at Michigan—the hardest recorded crash of NASCAR’s Next Gen era—with a fractured left wrist. Just days later, he was back in the simulator and cleared to race. We sat down with the Joe Gibbs Racing driver to find out exactly how he is driving a Cup car basically one-handed, what went through his mind during the wreck, and he plans to navigate the next two weeks at San Diego and Sonoma.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Christopher Bell Proved He's One of NASCAR's Toughest Drivers

Three in a row for the No. 11! Denny Hamlin joins Kevin Harvick on Happy Hour fresh off an incredible, historic three-peat victory at Pocono Raceway. From conquering Nashville and Michigan to outlasting the field at the Tricky Triangle, Denny breaks down how his JGR team has completely found another gear. Kevin and Denny dive deep into his flawless execution, what it's like tracking down his own 23XI driver Tyler Reddick in the championship standings, and why this is officially the most dominant summer stretch of his 21-year career.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denny Hamlin: "We're ROLLING"

Denny Hamlin is on an absolute tear. Fresh off a dominant weekend at the Tricky Triangle, Denny captured his record-tying 8th Pocono victory—marking the first time in his legendary 21-year career that he has won three consecutive Cup Series races. 
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down the No. 11 team's terrifying dominance, Tyler Reddick’s frustration after a runner-up finish, and whether anyone can stop the #11 team right now. 
The crew also deconstructs the rest of a wild Pocono weekend, including Legacy Motor Club’s impressive double top-6 surge, William Byron and Ross Chastain bouncing back into the top 10 and Christopher Bell's gutsy fuel-gamble while driving with a fractured wrist. 
Plus, we look ahead to NASCAR's highly anticipated inaugural street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego! Will road-course ringer Shane van Gisbergen dominate, or will F1 veteran Kevin Magnussen steal the show in his Trackhouse Project 91 debut? All that, plus short-track recaps from the CARS Tour and Mamba’s Social Sips!
 
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Kevin WINS in CARS Tour West
05:26 - Denny Hamlin Dominates Pocono: 3 in a Row!
09:00 - Tyler Reddick Falls Short: Did the Restart Cost Him?
13:00 - Christopher Bell Talks Gutting Out a Fractured Wrist
17:55 - Legacy Motor Club's Massive Top-10 Surge
21:32 - Clean Top 5 for William Byron & Ross Chastain's Rebound
25:00 - Chastain’s much needed top 10 for Trackhouse 
28:15 - ARCA: Gio Ruggiero Wins for JGR & Lanie Buice Hot Streak
30:00 - Silly Season: Josh Berry out at Wood Brothers for 2027
34:08 - San Diego Preview: NASCAR Heads to Naval Base Coronado
42:54 - Mamba’s Social Sips
47:36 - Last Call: Grading the Burnout & Points Standings
50:58 - San Diego Winner Picks & Wrap Up
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Hamlin stays HOT + San Diego Street Course Preview

Coming off an incredible, season-best 2nd-place finish at Michigan International Speedway, Erik Jones breaks down how he charged from the rear of the field to the front, helping secure a dominant 1-2-3 finish for Toyota. Erik opens up about what it took to go toe-to-toe with Denny Hamlin in the closing laps at his home track, the competitive gains Legacy Motor Club is making behind the scenes, and what it really takes to build a new manufacturer program from the ground up.
Plus, Erik shares an emotional reflection on his early career, detailing exactly how much Kyle Busch changed his life and trajectory forever by taking him under his wing. He also discusses learning from Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson on a week-to-week basis, how grassroots racing shaped his career, and how fatherhood has changed his mindset behind the wheel. Finally, we look ahead to the Tricky Triangle at Pocono and outline the strategy needed to survive the high-stakes countdown to The Chase, NASCAR's new playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How Kyle Busch Changed Erik Jones' Career & Learning From Jimmie Johnson

Age is just a number for Denny Hamlin! Join Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith on this week’s Happy Hour as they break down a historic, caution-filled weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
For the second consecutive week, Denny Hamlin went from last to first. In an emotional tribute to his former teammate and late friend, Hamlin tied Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list and drove a KB flag during his post-race burnout. The crew analyzes how Hamlin continues to perform at an elite level at age 45, securing the biggest margin of victory on a NASCAR oval since 2018.
We break down the massive on-track impact between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar's highly controversial restart incident that triggered Tyler Reddick’s DNF, and Hocevar's post-race confrontation with Bubba Wallace. Plus, we look at Toyota's ongoing dominance, Spire Motorsports’ stellar top-six finishes, and Connor Zilisch’s persistent rookie struggles.
Also in this episode:

 NASCAR Trucks & ARCA: Corey Heim secures his 26th career Truck Series Victory
 Remembering a Legend: A heartfelt tribute to NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and broadcasting pioneer Ned Jarrett, who passed away at the age of 93.
 Pocono Preview: Can Hamlin make it three in a row? We preview the unique challenges of the Tricky Triangle and look at who is on the chopping block as the countdown to The Chase intensifies.
 Social Sips: AJ Allmendinger's tire test at Indy, Todd Gilliland's viral moment, and Carson Hocevar's rock-paper-scissors battle.

We close out the show with our updated Happy Hour point standings, look at our Pocono predictions, and grade Denny's emotional burnout.
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Hamlin Ties Kyle Busch at Michigan, Hocevar's Controversies & Pocono Preview

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin’s incredible finish from last to first after a pole-start penalty at Nashville Superspeedway, how he edged out Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen’s top 5 finish, and which drivers disappointed at Nashville. Plus, Kevin gives advice to drivers as the crew previews the upcoming race weekend at Michigan and they react to Mamba’s Social Sips, which features a young driver who paid homage to Kyle Busch.
0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Nashville Weekend Recap
29:54 - Michigan Preview
37:24 - Mamba’s Social Sips
45:56 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denny Hamlin Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Nashville & Michigan Preview

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie is joined by a special guest, Kevin Harvick, to discuss his election to the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2027 and tell the viewers his journey throughout his early life and career. Kevin reveals stories about taking over for Dale Earnhardt at Richard Childress Racing, winning his first career Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2001, winning the 2007 Daytona 500, notable moments from the biggest races he competed in, how he navigated challenges to make racing a career, the biggest influences on his career, and the contributions he wants to make to the sport.
0:00 - Intro
:26 - Kevin Harvick Joins The Show!
:48- Election To NASCAR Hall of Fame 2027
2:20 - Early Racing Career
5:52 - Making Racing A Career
16:28 - Driving For Richard Childress Racing
22:15 - First Cup Series Win At Atlanta
33:49 - Winning 2007 Daytona 500
35:32 - Success At Phoenix Raceway
38:34 - 3 Cup Series Wins At The Brickyard
41:38 - 2020 Southern 500 Win
46:25 - Driving For Stewart-Haas Racing
54:05 - Influences On Career
58:04 - Contributing To The SportLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Kevin Harvick Interview

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez as he breaks down his win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Specifically, Suárez discusses dedicating his win to Kyle Busch, his relationship with Busch and how he helped get him to where he is in his career today, and the overall emotions behind racing after Busch’s passing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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