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"

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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>

Daniel Suárez Interview After Winning at Charlotte | VICTORY LAP

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith tell their favorite stories about NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who tragically passed away last week. The crew discuss Daniel Suárez winning the Cup Series race at Charlotte and dedicating his win to Busch, as well as NASCAR and the drivers honoring Busch’s life before and during the race. To wrap up the show, the trio react to Mamba’s Social Sips, with a full focus on the best Kyle Busch moments.
0:00 - Intro
:15 - Kyle Busch Tribute
22:42 - Charlotte Weekend Recap
27:38 - Nashville Preview
30:34 - Mamba’s Social Sips
34:42 - Kevin Harvick Elected To 2027 NASCAR Hall Of FameLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Emotions Flow As NASCAR Community Unites To Honor Kyle Busch & Suárez Dedicates Win To 'Rowdy'

Kevin Harvick, Mike Joy, and Clint Bowyer break down the biggest NASCAR storylines of the season, including Trackhouse Racing’s future, Shane van Gisbergen’s road course dominance, teammate rivalries, championship contenders, the best driver in NASCAR today, and the biggest issues the sport must fix moving forward. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick is joined by legendary NASCAR on FOX broadcasters Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer for an unfiltered conversation covering the most unexpected moments of the season, which teams are ready to emerge as true title threats, how competition inside the garage is changing the sport, and why SVG continues to dominate every road course weekend.
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Mike Joy & Clint Clint Bowyer Join The Show!
0:51 - Most Unexpected Part Of Season
5:28 - Is Spire Motorsports Next To Contend?
8:27 - Evaluation of Trackhouse Racing
10:56 - Competition Among Teammates
12:00 - Best Driver In The Circuit
15:40 - Design Of The Chevrolet Car
17:09 - Struggles Of The Ford Cars
18:59 - RFK Racing Being Competitive
21:18 - Who Will Miss The Chase This Year?
23:16 - SVG Greatest Road Course Racer Ever?
27:17 - What Does NASCAR Need To Address The Most?
41:15- SVG’s Dominance On Road Courses
43:10 - Could Dodge Be A Successful Team In The Cup Series?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mike Joy & Clint Bowyer Interview

Denny Hamlin’s $1 million NASCAR All-Star Race victory at Dover Motor Speedway, massive crashes involving top Cup Series drivers, Erik Jones and Connor Zilisch shocking the field with top-5 finishes, Kyle Busch’s Truck Series win, Charlotte Motor Speedway predictions, and the ongoing debate over the NASCAR All-Star Race format headline this action-packed episode loaded with NASCAR news, analysis, race reactions, and insider discussion. On this episode of Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour, hosts Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Denny Hamlin’s All-Star Race win, debate whether Dover Motor Speedway should continue hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race, discuss the biggest wrecks and surprise performances from the weekend, react to Kyle Busch’s Truck Series performance, preview the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and dive into the latest edition of Mamba’s Social Sips.
0:00 - Intro
2:59 - All-Star Weekend Recap
30:00 - Charlotte Preview
42:56 - Mamba’s Social Sips
52:27 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denny Hamlin Wins All-Star Race at Dover & Charlotte Preview

Denny Hamlin breaks down his massive NASCAR All-Star Race win at Dover, winning $1 million, the NASCAR All-Star format, and overall race strategy. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Denny Hamlin to discuss his All-Star race victory, what it took to win the race, his honest thoughts on the future of the NASCAR All-Star Race, and his opinion on what should change.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denny Hamlin Interview After Winning All-Star Race at Dover | VICTORY LAP

Daniel Suárez opens up about Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series competition, Texas Motor Speedway, playoff goals, teammate chemistry, NASCAR Mexico Series growth, NASCAR Brasil expansion, and his long-term future after racing in one of the most revealing NASCAR interviews of the season. Kevin Harvick sits down with Daniel Suárez on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour to break down Suárez’s first season with Spire Motorsports, his top-10 finish at Texas, working alongside Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell, helping grow NASCAR internationally, and what life could look like once his driving career ends.
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Daniel Suárez Joins The Show!
0:33 - First Season Driving for Spire Motorsports
3:10 - Goals Heading Into Spire Motorsports
5:30 - Relationship With Jeff Dickerson
8:08 - Finishing 6th At Texas
10:17 - Relationship With Crew Chief Ryan Sparks
11:59 - Relationship With Teammates Carson Hocevar & Michael McDowell
13:54 - Goals For The Rest Of The Season
18:10 - Falling Out With Ross Chastain
19:17 - Becoming Friends With McDowell Despite Fight
20:28 - Growing Up Fighting
23:08 - Preparing To Becoming A Dad
24:52 - Advancing NASCAR Mexico & Brasil Series
31:53 - Future After Racing
33:18 - Love For SoccerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Daniel Suárez Interview

Fans get the full Watkins Glen breakdown as Shane van Gisbergen captures his first Cup Series win of the season with another dominant road course performance, Michael McDowell shocks the field with a runner-up finish, a look at Trackhouse Racing moving forward, and the Richard Childress Racing drivers continue battling ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith recap all the biggest moments from Watkins Glen, analyze SVG’s growing road course dominance in the NASCAR Cup Series, discuss what the latest results mean for the Cup Series standings, preview All-Star Weekend, and react to the newest Mamba’s Social Sips featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s social media debate surrounding the NASCAR Most Popular Driver vote.
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Watkins Glen Weekend Recap
33:43 - All-Star Weekend Preview
43:13 - Mamba’s Social Sips
50:14 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Shane van Gisbergen Wins Another Road Course & Is He The Greatest Road Course Driver Ever?

Shane van Gisbergen breaks down his massive Watkins Glen International victory, playoff implications, Trackhouse Racing chemistry, NASCAR road course dominance, Ross Chastain relationship, post-race celebration, and the biggest moments from one of the most revealing NASCAR interviews of the year. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with Shane van Gisbergen to discuss how he captured his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Watkins Glen, what makes him so dangerous on road courses, his dynamic with teammate Ross Chastain inside Trackhouse Racing, and the unforgettable celebration that followed one of the biggest wins of his NASCAR career.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Shane van Gisbergen Interview After Winning at Watkins Glen | VICTORY LAP

Carson Hocevar delivers an emotional and unfiltered breakdown of his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, revealing behind-the-scenes details of his iconic celebration, post-race Chili’s experience, and championship ambitions in one of the most talked-about moments in NASCAR. Kevin Harvick hosts this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, sitting down with Hocevar to unpack his first win, what planning went into the viral celebration, the mindset required to block out noise, and whether his team has what it takes to contend for a NASCAR Cup Series championship this season.
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Carson Hocevar Joins The Show!
0:34 - Winning First Cup Race At Talladega
4:12 - Iconic Celebration After Talladega Win
14:57 - Sharing Win With Family & Friends
17:23 - Relationship With Jeff Dickerson
21:51 - Celebrating At Chili’s
23:00 - Blocking Out The Noise
28:14 - Contending For A ChampionshipLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Carson Hocevar Interview

Chase Elliott’s Texas victory, Denny Hamlin’s runner-up finish, pit road mistakes, major wrecks involving championship contenders, Watkins Glen predictions, NASCAR Cup Series analysis, and Kyle Busch’s viral social reaction headline this high-intensity racing breakdown. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Elliott’s second win of the season at Texas Motor Speedway, analyze Hamlin’s strong but frustrating finish, unpack costly pit road errors and multi-car wrecks, preview which drivers and teams face the most pressure heading into Watkins Glen, and react to Mamba’s Social Sips featuring Kyle Busch’s response to his incident with John Hunter Nemechek.
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Texas Weekend Recap
32:17 - Watkins Glen Preview
38:44 - Mamba’s Social Sips
47:24 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Chase Elliott Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Texas, Kyle Busch-JHN Feud & Watkins Glen Preview

Chase Elliott analyzes his NASCAR Cup Series win at Texas Motor Speedway, dives into his performance, race strategy, team execution, season momentum, and evolving championship outlook in one of the most insightful NASCAR interviews of the year. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott to break down his latest victory, discuss areas for improvement, explore what makes this season different, and outline his mindset as he pushes toward a potential championship run.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Chase Elliott Interview After Winning at Texas | VICTORY LAP

Tony Stewart’s Top Fuel victory at Pomona, Leah Pruett’s highly anticipated return to NHRA racing, Truck racing at Daytona, racing family life, and behind-the-scenes moments take center stage in this high-energy motorsports interview packed with exclusive stories and insider perspectives. Kevin Harvick hosts NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and his wife, 12-time NHRA national event winner Leah Pruett as they break down Stewart’s big Pomona win, his hilarious pranks on Leah, her journey back to racing after two years away, Stewart’s experience racing the Ram Truck at Daytona, and how they’re introducing their son Dominic to the world of racing.
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Tony Stewart & Leah Pruett Join The Show!
0:48 - Tony’s Top Fuel Win At Pomona
5:50 - Tony Pranking Leah
6:22 - Leah Coming Back After 2 Years Off
10:45 - Tony Racing The Ram Truck At Daytona
18:56 - Bringing Son Dominic To Races
23:00 - Reuniting With Familiar Faces In CharlotteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tony Stewart & Leah Pruett Interview

Carson Hocevar breaks down his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, detailing race strategy, emotional victory reactions, and his viral post-race celebration in one of the most talked-about NASCAR moments of the season. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Carson Hocevar to analyze the Talladega race, unpack the mindset behind his breakthrough win, reflect on the emotions of reaching Victory Lane for the first time, and discuss what fans can expect from his NASCAR Cup Series future.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Carson Hocevar Interview After Winning at Talladega | VICTORY LAP

Carson Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, his unforgettable post-race celebration, pit road mistakes, and major NASCAR leadership changes headline a wild weekend of racing action and analysis. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Carson Hocevar capturing his first Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway, dive into the costly pit road errors across multiple teams, and react to Andy Street being named the new crew chief for Kyle Busch. The trio also discuss NASCAR announcing that Steve O’Donnell will become the CEO, they highlight Andy Jankowiak winning the ARCA race with Cleetus McFarland finishing second, preview the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway as Kevin shares a hilarious Texas story, and they react to the latest Mamba’s Social Sips.
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Talladega Weekend Recap
23:34 - New Crew Chief For Kyle Busch
34:56 - Texas Preview
40:13 - Mamba’s Social Sips
48:27 - Last CallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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