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 - Intro
03:55 - Sammy Smith's historic DEGA double
05:00 - NASCAR Cup Series Recap
11:30 - Kyle Larson joins the show
23:40 - Fuel saving in Stage 1
27:45 - Christopher Bell's bad day
29:58 - Joey Logano FLIPS & Herbst's hard hit
32:49 - The Big One knocks out several Chase contenders
38:25 - The penultimate race at Martinsville
43:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips
50:55 - 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 Intro
00:52 Kyle Larson Phoenix Issue / Updated Points
04:05 Tyler Reddick Momentum
08:10 Denny Hamlin Pit Road Issue + Points Situation
09:50 Bubba Wallace Speeding
10:18 Christopher Bell Consistency
12:32 Ryan Blaney Surge & Upcoming Tracks
13:14 Kyle Larson & Christopher Bell “We’re Not Friends” + Kevin Relating with Kyle Busch
19:32 Is Joey Logano in Striking Distance? + Pit Road Issues
21:43 Kaitlyn Reaction to Waving Green Flag
25:04 Kaden Honeycutt Wins at Phoenix
26:53 Talladega Preview
32:17 Mamba Driver Shoutouts
35:07 Mamba’s Social Sips
35:53 Talladega Night 20th Anniversary Promo
37:52 Greensboro Police X Post
38:36 Kaden Honeycutt Gives Phoenix Flag & Helmet to Kid
40:15 Heat Wave Tim Richmond Folgers Car Video
43:14 Last Call & Burnout Grade
44:59 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.

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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 - Intro
03:40 - Chase Briscoe's Las Vegas Redemption
07:59 - Kyle Larson Hits Wall, Rescues 2nd
10:23 - Denny Hamlin Spin & JGR Meltdown
17:10 - What Is Going Wrong at Joe Gibbs Racing?
19:21 - Tyler Reddick Overcomes Battery & Contact Issues
22:45 - Stage Racing & Playoff Points Debate
31:06 - Brad Keselowski Leaving RFK Racing: What Happened?
42:48 - Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview & Playoff Pressure
46:29 - Mamba's Social Sips
53:10 - Corey Day's Thrilling O'Reilly Series Victory
54:59 - Charlotte Race Picks & Host Standings Update

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Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down all the action from Kansas Speedway! Plus, an exclusive interview with Kansas winner Kyle Larson as he joins the show to discuss what it took to park it in Victory Lane.
The crew breaks down where things went wrong for big-name contenders Denny Hamlin and debate the Carson Hocevar restart wreck. Plus, Mamba brings another edition of Social Sips—reacting to Hailie Deegan's win, the legendary Roush Mecum collection, and classic Martinsville fights—before handing out burnout grades and dropping their official picks for Las Vegas!
00:00 - Weekend Trips: Pensacola, Martinsville & Kansas
04:29 - Kyle Larson Takes the Win at Kansas
08:50 - EXCLUSIVE: Kyle Larson joins the show!
18:23 - Kansas Recap: Chase Briscoe
22:40 - Kansas Recap: Denny Hamlin
23:53 - Team Penske’s Playoff Momentum
25:36 - Carson Hocevar Kansas Incident Debate
27:16 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Preview
32:45 - Mamba’s Social Sips
33:13 - Social Sips: Hailie Deegan Win
34:48 - Social Sips: Roush Mecum Collection
36:18 - Social Sips: Iconic Martinsville Fights
40:13 - Kansas Victory Burnout Grade
42:10 - Las Vegas Race Picks

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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.

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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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