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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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 Call

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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 Sport

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