Tyler Reddick rewrites NASCAR history with three straight Cup Series wins to open the 2026 season, becoming the first driver since 1949 to start 3-for-3, as COTA delivers chaos, mechanical failures, late-race drama, and major playoff implications. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Reddick’s dominant weekend, Shane van Gisbergen’s push to second, Ty Gibbs’ statement finish, Kyle Larson’s cool suit malfunction, Alex Bowman’s early exit, Ross Chastain’s costly penalty, and the latest developments in the Joe Gibbs Racing–Chris Gabehart lawsuit. The crew then previews Phoenix Raceway — where Harvick won nine Cup races — explaining what makes the track so challenging and revealing their official race predictions for the weekend. Mamba’s Social Sips dives into Bill Elliott’s vintage victory at age 70, Myatt Snider’s last-second braking advice, and fan voicemails from around the country.

0:00 - Intro

2:32 - COTA Weekend Recap

33:54 - Phoenix Preview

42:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips

50:05 - Last Call

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Fresh off his victory at Circuit of the Americas, Tyler Reddick joins Kevin Harvick on this week’s Victory Lap to break down his historic third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win to open the 2026 season. Reddick discusses how he and 23XI Racing have built early-season momentum, what has clicked across the organization, and how the team has elevated its performance to championship level. He details his intense battle with road course standout Shane van Gisbergen at COTA, the strategy and execution that helped him secure the win, and what it means to become the first Cup driver to win the first three races of a season. Reddick also reflects on his viral 3-peat photo tribute to team owner Michael Jordan, the confidence inside the garage, and how this dominant start shapes expectations for the rest of the year.

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Kevin Harvick sits down with Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, and reigning champion Kyle Larson for a wide-ranging conversation following Larson’s new five-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. The group discusses why the long-term deal made sense for both sides, why Larson feels at home with HMS after winning a championship, and what Hendrick and Gordon saw in Larson when they first brought him into the organization. They also break down what separates Hendrick Motorsports from the rest of the garage, how the team has built a culture that continues to produce record-breaking Cup Series wins and championships, and what Larson’s expectations are for the 2026 season as he looks to defend his title.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Hendrick Motorsports Joins The Show!

1:09 - Larson Signs Long-Term Extension

4:10 - Culture At Hendrick Motorsports

6:35 - First Time Going After Larson

9:58 - Larson’s Experience In Sprint Cars

12:56 - Rick Hendrick Using TikTok

14:56 - What Makes The Daytona 500 Special

20:56 - Managing Kyle Larson

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Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down a chaotic Atlanta Motor Speedway weekend on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, starting with Tyler Reddick’s incredible comeback victory that makes him the first driver since 2009 to win the season’s first two NASCAR Cup Series races. The crew analyzes how Reddick and 23XI Racing backed up their Daytona 500 statement, Michael Jordan’s presence and pride at the track, Bubba Wallace’s strong points day, and Carson Hocevar’s aggressive overtime drive, while also diving into major incidents involving Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Austin Cindric, Denny Hamlin, and others in a caution-filled final stage. They examine Trackhouse Racing’s impressive pace, pit strategy decisions, and what Atlanta revealed about the new points format before shifting to the breaking news of Joe Gibbs Racing filing a federal lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart and what that could mean competitively across the garage. The episode closes with a COTA preview, Mamba’s Social Sips, and fan mailbag questions as the 2026 NASCAR season continues to heat up.

0:00 - Intro

2:47 - Atlanta Weekend Recap

31:49 - JGR Files Lawsuit Against Chris Gabehart

37:04 - COTA Preview

44:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips

51:05 - Last Call

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Kevin Harvick sits down with rising NASCAR talent Connor Zilisch ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, diving into how Zilisch is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his young career. Zilisch reflects on his unconventional path to NASCAR, admitting he never expected to be racing stock cars, and discusses how Harvick’s mentorship helped guide key decisions along the way. The conversation explores his goals with Trackhouse Racing, what it means to represent Red Bull at the Cup level, and how he plans to handle expectations entering a new season. From career-defining advice to long-term aspirations, the interview offers insight into one of the sport’s most promising young drivers as he prepares to take the next step in 2026.

0:00 - Intro

0:34 - Connor Zilisch Joins The Show!

1:59 - Early Journey In Racing

12:19 - Racing For Justin Marks

14:28 - Transitioning To A Full-Time Cup Series Driver

16:20 - Expectations For This Season

20:36 - Biggest Critics

22:27 - Using Data

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Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith recap a record-breaking and chaotic Daytona 500 on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, beginning with a look back at their live show from Daytona where Cleetus McFarland and Travis Pastrana joined and hundreds of fans packed the NASCAR Fan Experience. The crew then breaks down Tyler Reddick’s dramatic Daytona 500 victory, examining how he survived multiple late-race incidents, what the win means for 23XI Racing and Michael Jordan, and why the moment felt like a defining breakthrough after a turbulent year on and off the track. They analyze standout performances from Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott, and Brad Keselowski, discuss Kyle Busch’s pole run, Corey Heim’s impressive debut, and evaluate Trackhouse and Shane van Gisbergen on superspeedways. The conversation also dives into pit strategy decisions, the 17-car wreck, record number of leaders, and the key moments that shaped the race weekend before shifting to an Atlanta Motor Speedway preview, predictions, and fan engagement in Mamba’s Social Sips as the 2026 NASCAR season is officially underway.

0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Live Show Recap

4:23 - Daytona Weekend Recap

15:26 - Michael Jordan Celebrates First Daytona 500 Championship

38:14 - Atlanta Preview

48:04 - Mamba’s Social Sips

54:44 - Last Call

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Daytona 500 champion Tyler Reddick joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap to break down his thrilling victory in the 2026 Daytona 500, walking through the chaotic final laps and how he positioned himself to capitalize when it mattered most. Reddick explains what it meant to finally win at Daytona, the emotion of celebrating in Victory Lane alongside team owner Michael Jordan, and why the moment carried extra weight after a winless season and personal challenges his family has faced. He reflects on the belief inside his team, the support system that kept him grounded, and how this breakthrough victory changes expectations heading into the rest of the NASCAR season.

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Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour is live from Daytona as the countdown to the Great American Race begins. Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down everything that will decide the Daytona 500, while welcoming special guests Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland to the show. This year’s Daytona 500 carries added meaning as the sport reflects on 25 years of Dale Earnhardt’s enduring legacy and the impact he continues to have on NASCAR today. Plus, live fan questions from the NASCAR Fan Experience as Daytona 500 week ramps up.

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Kevin Harvick sits down with Kurt Busch for a wide-ranging and reflective conversation following Busch’s induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. Busch looks back on growing up in a racing family, the early career moments that helped launch him to the top level of the sport, and how key turning points shaped both his driving style and his mindset over time. He opens up about the lessons he learned along the way, what advice he would give his younger self, and how perspective changed as his career evolved. The interview also touches on Busch’s involvement in the FOX Sports documentary We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, reflecting on the lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt and how that era continues to influence NASCAR today.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Kurt Busch Joins The Show!

1:00 - NASCAR Hall of Fame

11:02 - Reflecting On The Past

14:28 - Growing Up In A Racing Family

20:38 - Adapting To The Next Gen Car

25:30 - Remembering Dale Earnhardt

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Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith are joined by FOX Sports Motorsports Reporter Bob Pockrass on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, beginning with a reminder about the upcoming free live show ahead of the Daytona 500 at the NASCAR Fan Experience Set. The crew then highlights the new NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports documentary We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, premiering Feb 12 on FS1, reflecting on the lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt and the 2001 Daytona 500. From there, the show dives into a wide-ranging preview of the 2026 NASCAR season, discussing the fallout from the charter settlement and leadership changes, the return of the Chase championship format, Kyle Larson entering the year as defending champion, and Connor Zilisch’s full-time Cup Series debut. The conversation explores which teams are trending up, which drivers face the most pressure, how open the field feels compared to recent seasons, and who could define the year ahead, before wrapping up with bold predictions and championship picks as the group officially looks toward Daytona and beyond.

0:00 - Intro

1:42 - LIVE Show Ahead Of Daytona

2:50 - Dale Earnhardt Documentary

8:40 - Season Preview

40:00 - Season Predictions

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