Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX

Ryan Blaney’s incredible comeback victory at Phoenix Raceway highlighted a chaotic NASCAR weekend filled with loose wheels, tire failures, pit road mistakes and dramatic strategy calls that ultimately decided the race. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie, Mamba Smith and NASCAR Truck Series driver Layne Riggs break down the wild Phoenix Cup Series race including Blaney’s rally from multiple pit road setbacks to win for Team Penske, Christopher Bell’s late charge, Ty Gibbs continuing to show speed, and the many incidents and tire problems that shaped the race. The crew also looks ahead to the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, reacts to trending motorsports stories in Mamba’s Social Sips including Magic Johnson congratulating Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team and Pato O’Ward clarifying his IndyCar comments, answers fan questions from The Closers, and makes their picks for the next NASCAR Cup Series race.

0:00 - Intro

3:25 - Phoenix Weekend Recap

37:24 - Las Vegas Preview

48:32 - Mamba’s Social Sips

55:29 - Last Call
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Ryan Blaney’s dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway featured pit road setbacks, late-race strategy, and a comeback drive that saw the Team Penske driver pass 49 cars on his way to victory. In this week’s Victory Lap interview, Kaitlyn Vincie is joined by Ryan Blaney to break down how the race unfolded, the key strategy call that helped him secure the win, what he has been most impressed with from his team early in the NASCAR season, and how he is approaching the upcoming race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Shane van Gisbergen joins Kevin Harvick on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour to break down his transition to NASCAR and the strong start to his season as he continues to prove himself on both road courses and oval tracks. In this episode, Harvick sits down with the former Supercars champion to discuss the biggest adjustments he has faced moving into NASCAR, how he has improved on ovals, and why switching to the No. 97 car carries personal significance for him. SVG also shares how his success in NASCAR is growing the sport’s popularity in Australia and New Zealand, what challenges he continues to face adapting to stock car racing in the United States, and what goals he has set for the remainder of the season.

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Offseason Conversations With Trackhouse Racing

3:20 - Transitioning To Racing In NASCAR

8:27 - First Time Racing A Car

9:28 - International Support As A NASCAR Driver

12:42 - Cultural Differences Of Racing In The US

14:32 - Expectations At Trackhouse Racing

18:32 - Favorite Oval Races

20:05 - Significance Of Number 97
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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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