SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

The future of open-wheel racing has officially taken over Monte Carlo. This week on SPEED, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton dive deep into Mercedes phenom Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular, chaotic maiden Monaco Grand Prix victory while championship hopefuls George Russell, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris walked away with a devastating zero.

Will is in St. Louis where he called Josef Newgarden’s weather-shortened short-oval masterclass at WWTR and witnessed championship leader Alex Palou's strategy disaster.

Over in NASCAR, Denny Hamlin pulled off an incredible last-to-first comeback at Michigan to secure his 63rd career victory, tying Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list. The guys break down the heavy impact between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar's post-race confrontation with Bubba Wallace, and what Jason Kelce thought of the Hendrick Motorsports experience.

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We close out the show by crowning our Driver of the Week and looking ahead to a massive weekend featuring the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Barcelona Grand Prix!

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Reigning 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

Lando hangs out at the Brickyard to give his raw, unfiltered take on the incredibly dramatic Indy 500 finish. We dive deep into his monumental journey to winning the 2025 F1 World Championship, McLaren’s desire to win the historic Triple Crown and ask the question every race fan wants to know: could we see Lando Norris racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans or strapping into an IndyCar for the Indy 500?

From his early days navigating the fierce European karting culture to his current reality driving at the pinnacle of racing for Zak Brown and McLaren Racing, Lando opens up about how the team's culture has created success and how his life has changed since lifting the World Championship trophy.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Lando's intro to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

4:55 Winning the 2025 F1 World Championship

6:13 Grassroots racing in Europe compared to United States

11:00 What has changed since winning the F1 title?

14:43 Driving for Zak Brown and McLaren

18:36 McLaren’s desire to win the Triple Crown

20:12 Lando’s interest in racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indy 500

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From the concrete canyons of Detroit to the high-speed drama of Nashville, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton are back to break down a wild, full-contact weekend of global motorsport.
The guys kick things off in the Motor City, where Alex Palou survived a chaotic, high-stakes Detroit Grand Prix to capture his fourth INDYCAR victory of the season, extending his championship lead and further cementing his historic run toward a fourth consecutive title. The drama didn't stop there, as Enzo Fittipaldi overcame massive front-wing damage to pull off a stunning double-crossover pass for a wild win in INDY NXT.
Over in Nashville, Kevin breaks down a masterful final restart by Denny Hamlin, who put on a side-drafting clinic to lead a Joe Gibbs Racing top-three sweep, while Shane van Gisbergen turned heads with a brilliant P5 finish—his best career result on an oval. The guys also look ahead to NASCAR's future as Corey Heim locks down a full-time Cup Series seat with 23XI Racing for 2027.
It was also an emotional weekend across the racing community, as drivers and youth racers alike paid tribute to the late Kyle Busch. Justin Allgaier celebrated an Xfinity thriller by hitting Busch’s signature victory bow, a gesture mirrored by Kyle Larson’s eight-year-old daughter, Audrey, after her own dirt-kart win in Nebraska.
Plus, there is plenty of short-track and dirt action to unpack. Kevin faces some heat from Will after his son, Keelan, beat him to the line in a top-five family showdown at the Cars Tour West event. Meanwhile, Rico Abreu fended off a hard-charging Kyle Larson in High Limit Racing, and Nick Hoffman cashed a massive, six-figure payday in the World of Outlaws Blaster 57 Special.
Crossing the Atlantic, the episode dives into the glitz and glamour of F1's newest sponsorships, a record-breaking weekend for Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi in front of a massive MotoGP crowd at Mugello, and Abbi Pulling's historic, landmark victory at Spa in the GB3 Championship. The guys also reflect on the immense bravery and perils of the Isle of Man TT following a dominant win by Dean Harrison, before handing out the infamous "Robin Miller Award" to the most spectacular wrecks of the week—featuring a multi-million euro pileup at Monza and some hilarious French hijinks in a Citroen Ami.
To wrap it all up, Kevin and Will reveal the fans' choice for Driver of the Week and preview an upcoming blockbuster slate of racing, including INDYCAR at World Wide Technology Raceway, NASCAR's fastest track at Michigan, MotoGP's physical test in Hungary, and the crown jewel of Formula 1: the Monaco Grand Prix.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 INDYCAR: Alex Palou Wins 4th Race of 2026
6:25 Newgarden's Current Mindset
9:00 INDYNXT Wild Lap 1
10:14 NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Wild Win in Nashville
14:30 Corey Heim To Race Full-Time With 23XI Racing In '27
16:30 Alpine x Gucci F1
21:00 Cars Tour West: Keelan Beats Kevin
23:35 Kyle Lason' Daughter Pays Tribute to Kyle Busch
27:00 For NASCAR prospects: Dirt Racing or Karting?
31:25 O'Reilly: Justin Allgaier Earns 4th Win
33:15 Cleetus Mcfarland finishes 35th at SI Resorts 250
35:00 MotoGP: Bezzecchi Wins & Jorge Martin Sets Top Speed Record
40:21 Daniel Ingham Passing
41:28 How tough is the Isle of Man TT?
45:00 Rest of Motorsports
50:50 Driver of the Week
56:25 Wrecks of the Week

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Fresh off the most dramatic and breath-taking finish in the history of the Indianapolis 500, newly crowned champion Felix Rosenqvist joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton on SPEED for a full-length, exclusive interview.
Just days after capturing auto racing immortality, the 34-year-old Swede sits down to rewatch and break down the heart-stopping final lap shootout at the Brickyard. Felix takes us directly inside the cockpit of his No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing SiriusXM Honda, detailing the exact moment he realized he had the run to edge out David Malukas by a mere 0.0233 seconds—the narrowest margin of victory in the 110-year history of the race.
But this month has been about far more than just racing trophies. Felix opens up to Kevin and Will about a whirlwind 20 days that completely redefined his life, starting with the birth of his first daughter, Stella, and culminating in a record-breaking winner's purse. He reflects on his journey to finding a home in IndyCar, overcoming a contract year with ultimate redemption, and trying to process the wave of emotion that comes with being a new father and an Indy 500 champion all at once.
It’s an unfiltered, deeply personal look at what it takes to conquer the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Strap in for a high-speed conversation you won't want to miss.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Felix Rosenqvist Joins The Show
2:05 Rosenqvist Hail Mary Moment
4:15 Walking Through The Final Lap
5:30 Dreaming About Winning The INDY 500
10:00 Welcoming His New Baby Girl To The World
12:00 Experience From Racing In Different Series
13:30 Racing On Ovals
16:50 Racing Against Familiar Faces
19:54 Favorite Part After Winning The INDY 500
21:25 Reflecting ON INDY 500 Win
23:45 Outro

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It is an emotional and action-packed episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET. Co-hosts Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick report from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway following a historic and bittersweet weekend in motorsports. The guys reflect on the tragic passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, celebrating his massive legacy and the impact he left on the next generation of drivers.
Plus, they break down a historic, photo-finish at the 110th Indy 500, Daniel Suárez’s clutch victory at the Coca-Cola 600, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 dominance in Canada, and a massive milestone for Kevin Harvick himself.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Felix Rosenqvist Wins Closest Ever Indy 500
12:45 Buxton's Call of the Final Lap of the Indy 500
16:00 The Legacy & Impact of Kyle Busch
23:00 Daniel Suarez Wins Coca-Cola 600
26:00 Kimi Antonelli Wins 4th Consecutive
30:45 Kevin Harvick Elected To NASCAR Hall of Fame
36:00 Driver of the Week
39:42 The Racing Line
48:45 Replay Review
51:20 Final Lap
54:00 Best Wrecks of the Week

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On this special edition of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Will Buxton sits down for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation with one of the most polarizing, groundbreaking, and influential figures in modern motorsport history: Danica Patrick.
Danica traces her journey back to the raw, ultra-competitive days of Midwest go-karting before opening up about the pivotal, terrifying decision to move across the Atlantic to England at just 16 years old. She shares what it was really like to be dropped into the brutal European junior formula ladder as a teenager—navigating not just a completely foreign racing culture, but the isolation of breaking into a fiercely guarded "boys' club" of global racing.
The conversation shifts to her historic open-wheel career, where she relives the magic and chaos of the 2005 Indianapolis 500—an iconic rookie performance where she led 19 laps and sent "Danica Mania" into absolute overdrive. She also takes us inside her transition to stock cars, reflecting on the immense pressure of capturing the pole position for the 2013 Daytona 500 and carrying the expectations of an entire sport on her shoulders.
Finally, Danica gets candid about the psychological toll of the spotlight. She discusses how she learned to handle intense media scrutiny and paddock criticism, and offers a fascinating take on how today's hyper-reactive social media landscape would have fundamentally altered her career if it had been around during her peak racing days.
It is a masterclass in mental toughness, resilience, and raw speed from a driver who refused to be defined by anyone else's rules.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Danica Patrick Joins The Show
1:20 Where Did Your Love of Racing Come From?
2:00 Moving To Europe At 16 To Race
5:45 Getting into INDYCAR
9:30 Transitioning Into NASCAR
13:25 Favorite Driver Right Now
15:28 Favorite Track
16:20 Dealing With Icon Status
19:00 Acceptance Into The INDY World
22:10 How Would Social Media Impacted Danica's Career
24:00 Dealing With Criticism
27:00 Advice To Young Drivers
29:10 Outro

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Dover Motor Speedway completely lived up to its "Monster Mile" reputation this week, and Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton are here to break down every single piece of flying debris. In this episode of Speed with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, the guys dive into Denny Hamlin’s commanding All-Star victory and the terrifying, fiery 9-car frontstretch pile-up that shook the field. Kevin goes "Under the Hood" to analyze how the high-stakes format pushed drivers past the absolute limit.
Meanwhile, the racing world stood still as reigning champ Alex Palou secured the Indy 500 pole. Will uses "Buxton's Breakdown" to explain why this historic race remains the absolute peak of global motorsport. The guys also unpack a medical emergency and subsequent miracle victory in MotoGP, Corey Day's spectacular 3-wide pass in the Xfinity Series, and a massive proud-dad moment as Keelan Harvick takes the checkered flag at Kern Raceway. Plus, Max Verstappen suffers brutal 24 Hours of Nürburgring heartbreak, fans vote for their Driver of the Week, and a preview of the Indy 500.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Hot Topics
1:00 Denny Hamlin Wins All-Star Race
2:15 Under The Hood: Wrecks in All-Star Race
10:15 Alex Palou Takes Indy 500 Pole
11:30 Alexander Rossi Crash In Indy 500 Practice
13:30 Buxton's Breakdown: Why The Indy 500 Is The Greatest Race Of All
22:00 MotoGP: Scary Wrecks at Catalan Grand Prix
24:00 Corey Day Wins At Dover
25:11 Kyle Busch Wins Truck Series
27:23 Natalie Decker Quits
33:42 Keelan Harvick Wins at Kern Raceway
34:19 Max Verstappen At Nürburgring
35:15 Rest of Hot Topics
36:40 Driver of the Week
40:40 The Racing Line
47:00 Replay Review
50:15 Final Lap
54:02 Wrecks of the Week

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In this special episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick returns to a place that's very special to him, the Richard Childress Racing Museum in North Carolina. Kevin sits down with the man who gave him his start, Richard Childress, for a candid and emotional conversation about the moments that defined an era of NASCAR. They pull back the curtain on the heavy days of 2001, discussing the immense pressure and profound grief of Kevin stepping into the seat of the No. 29 Chevrolet just days after the tragic loss of Dale Earnhardt Sr. The duo also explores Richard’s famous "curator" habits, touring his massive 47,000-square-foot collection of history, from pristine championship cars to the tiny mementos Richard refuses to throw away.

Later in the show, Dr. Andy Randolph, Technical Director of ECR Engines, joins the conversation to bridge the gap between history and the future. Dr. Andy breaks down the "Performance Revolution" driven by POET bioethanol, explaining how the same high-octane fuel that powers 200+ RCR victories is fueling energy security and engine longevity for drivers across America.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Kevin’s RCR history

01:28 Dale Earnhardt cars at RCR Museum

02:56 Reflecting on 2001

7:20 1998 Daytona 500

08:55 Evolution of the Engine Shop

10:24 Seat on the Board of Directors for Growth Energy

11:44 Racing Driving Biotechnology?

12:56 Museum Car Rotation

14:00 Kevin’s Defining RCR Moment

16:18 Kevin Driving Dale Earnhardt’s Car In 2001

18:55 Dr. Andy Randolph Joins

19:11 Transformation of Bioethanol Fuel

21:06 Working Relationship with POET

22:14 Best Conversations Between Dr. Andy Randolph & Richard Childress

24:12 Development of the Engines

26:45 What Is Zero-carbon Bioethanol?

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On this episode of Speed with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Kevin and Will start at Watkins Glen, where Shane van Gisbergen put on an absolute clinic, erasing a massive 30-second deficit in the closing stages to carve through 23 cars in just 17 laps. Kevin Harvick takes us "Under the Hood" to analyze how SVG managed to find grip where no one else could, securing his seventh career Cup victory and further cementing his status as the undisputed king of the road courses. But the dominance didn't stop there; we also look at Connor Zilisch’s nail-biting win in the O’Reilly series and Kaden Honeycutt’s logic-defying four-win weekend across three different series, a feat that left the entire paddock shaking their heads.
The conversation shifts from the asphalt to the dirt as we celebrate Kasey Kahne’s emotional return to victory lane in the World of Outlaws—his first driver win in nearly 30 years—and Ken Roczen’s inspiring Supercross title, a triumph nearly a decade in the making following his career-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, in the world of open-wheel, Will Buxton sounds off in "Buxton’s Breakdown," defending Alexander Rossi’s frustrations over INDYCAR’s caution calls at the Sonsio GP, where Christian Lundgaard captured a career-defining win for McLaren. We also take a global look at the shifting landscape of Formula 1, discussing the newly announced 2027 engine regulations designed to move away from "battery-style" racing and back toward raw internal combustion power.
As we move through the field, we check in on MotoGP’s French thriller, BMW’s historic WEC win at Spa, and a chaotic WRC finish in Portugal before turning the show over to you. We dive into the Racing Line to answer your voicemails about which manufacturers should enter the sport and where in the world we’d host the ultimate NASCAR/Indy/F1 triple-header. After reviewing some heart-stopping "over the wall" wrecks in our Replay Review, we set our sights on the horizon. We close out the show with the Final Lap, previewing the million-dollar chaos of the NASCAR All-Star Race at the Monster Mile in Dover and the iconic Indianapolis 500.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Hot Topics
1:00 Van Gisbergen Victory At Watkins Glen
2:00 Under The Hood: SVG's AMAZING comeback
6:00 Kasey Kahne 1st World of Outlaws Win
8:00 INDYCAR: Lundgaard Win At Sonsio GP
10:25 Buxton's Breakdown: Rossi's Frustration Over Caution
18:28 Kaden Honeycutt: 4-Win Weekend
20:40 Connor Zilisch: Last Minute Move Brings Home Win
23:33 Supercross: Ken Roczen Wins Title
23:52 MotoGP: Jorge Martin Win at Le Mans
24:33 Rest of Hot Topics
28:00 Driver of the Week
31:50 The Racing Line
38:36 Replay Review
40:09 Final Lap
46:09 Wrecks of the Week

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In this special edition of SPEED, Will Buxton sits down with one of the most beloved figures in North American open-wheel racing: "The Mayor of Hinchtown" himself, James Hinchcliffe.
As the 2026 racing season hits its stride, Buxton and Hinchcliffe dive deep into the evolving landscape of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. From Hinchcliffe’s transition from the cockpit to the broadcast booth for FOX Sports to the technical shifts reshaping the grid, no stone is left unturned.
Key highlights of the conversation include:

Whether you're a die-hard INDYCAR fan or a casual follower of the paddock drama, join Will and James for an insightful, high-speed conversation about the passion and precision that defines professional motor racing.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 James Hinchcliffe Joins
1:45 Vibe Around F1
3:00 Cadillac F1 Makes Debut In Miami
6:25 Juggling INDYCAR & F1
9:00 Preparing For The Races
14:45 Transitioning From Driver To Broadcaster
20:25 Knowing When To Retire
25:00 Receiving Offers To Drive Indy 500
26:45 Drivers To Watch At Indy 500
28:10 INDYCAR & FOX Partnership
30:00 Who Would You Like to See Race The Indy 500
30:50 Prediction For Indy 500
32:00 Outro

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