Kevin Harvick's Highlights From His Last Weekend as a NASCAR Driver | Dale Jr. Download
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- The storied career of "The Closer", a.k.a. Kevin Harvick, has come to a close with the end of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. He sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis to discuss what it was like navigating his final race.
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if you didn’t shed a tear when keelan and piper wished harvick good luck over the radio, you are not human
I didn’t cry but I did smile. Am I human enough?
@@JackLikesTrackhouse unfortunately no, I’m sorry you had to find our this way :(
It was touching but I'm not a crying pussy so there ya go
i’m not human :(
Or a democrat
Harvick will be just as important off the track as he was on the track. Nascar is very lucky to have him.
NOPE
@@CB-jk3ueyes?
FOX has him right? Not NASCAR. Hopefully that will make a difference. Sometimes you wonder. I wouldn't want TV guys to be parrots for official NASCAR positions but Kevin offers strong hope. Poor guy stuck with Boyer. Would be funny if FOX hired Biffle.
Thanks for the kind words as a diehard Harvick fan.
@@x-man5056He will work for Fox as a broadcaster but he going to be very much involved in the sport with helping drivers and stuff
thank you, Kevin, for an amazing 22 years in Cup 🤙🏼 been a hell of a ride!
Always been a Harvick fan, having to take over for Dale Sr, and that win at Atlanta for the first win. Legendary…
From the get go he knew he ad big shoes to fill, and to do so at such a troubling time for
his team, his peers, the fans, and the sport!......
Kevin was determined not to disappoint and keep the dream alive for many.....he was the true Angel here!
It finally took watching this video for me to realize that all the heroes I grew up watching (I'm 27 now) have all retired. The official end of an era in my eyes
Thats what I was thinking sorta 2left brad and joey . after them that's it there all done.i tried to get adapted to the newer drivers just can't.they don't have to the racer character metality no more .I see them as subway or Dunkin donut employees.thats me ..
I was a little younger than u are now when these guys took over and understand what you mean as well. End of an era.
I do not know why it brings me so much joy to have these 2 guys sitting around chatting about life... going from, yep, he's one of the 5 that will never be on this show, to now being on twice... it just goes to show how much that first meeting meant and how much it healed... and that just makes me happy... You can tell Kevin trusts Dale with the important stuff..... that is everything...
Nascar gold!
They both went through hell in 2001..kindred spirits in that way.
Are you ok ? Are you in tears ? I am - because I'm fixing to puke reading these idiotic comments
@@MRosati5000 if this is gold then no wonder NASCAR is in the shitter
That first interview they coulda buried the hatchet quick but Mike over there throwing all his beef about the situation in the mix lol
Kevin has a great record at Phoenix. Best guest Dale and Mike.
A class act all around. Congrats to Kevin!
Never have been a Harvick fan but I’ve always respected him, especially as he was the last of the true old guard of the sport. I was rooting for him to win at least once this year. I think he will be great in the booth next year at FOX and his insight will likely make the broadcasts at least slightly more watchable.
If it wasn't for the new car, the last of the Winston Cup guys would have rode off into the sunset together this weekend.
Like Gordon with Richard Petty, Kurt was also the last full timer to start against big E. Kevin never got the chance, his first win was the race that was supposed to be his first start.
@@scotcoon1186Kurt was very likely set to retire after this year anyways. Sucks his career ended the way it did. Thankfully NASCAR’s improved the car heavily this past year to prevent something like that from happening again.
As far as racing rock stars, Harvick set that bar very high. As a fan, that last week was rough, knowing that it was his last race. It really set in that Monday of the Phoenix race. Saw the tik tok of the last trip of the 4 car hauler heading out……..just so many highlights and memories that week. Then, saw the interview when Kevin said there isn’t a next week (he stated it in more than one interview) and as a fan, that’s exactly what I was thinking before I even heard him say it. Thanks for the many memories, Kevin. 4Ever🥲
I was a dale fan and this is a emotional man that 3rd race and him winning and the way it was done Harvick made his own name and I'm so happy dale jr and Harvick talking when they had beef they show the rest of the world it can be done with out violence I'll miss this show and Nascar till next year and Harvick you got my respect and now I'm a Chase Elliott fan
I had to replace the ONLY driver I’ve ever rooted for with these two, and somehow, it all worked out for me.
Long live the Earnhardt legacy, and for sure, that Harvick guy is a first ballot Hall of Famer!
Harvick is going to bring some much needed seriousness to the Fox booth. He can be a jokester but with a limit.
Crazy his first race Steve Park won driving the#1 and n his last race Ross Chastain won driving the #1
Even crazier is that the 24 car was on pole in both races.
Congratulations to Kevin on an amazing career. You came into the Cup series with big shoes to fill, and still forged your own identity in the sport. You've been a great driver, and I think you'll bring some unique perspective to the booth next year. Well done sir!
I have gained more respect for Kevin within the last 2 years when he has really spoke his mind about the sport. He really is a great and humble person who now wants to give back. Cant ask for anything better than that.
I can confirm I had tears. Im old. This is the second generation of drivers retiring.
I’ve never heard Harvick talk like this and talk about helping grow Nascar. Good for him.
Kevin mentioned that drivers need to be educated, I'm not a driver but that makes sense. Even more, though, fans need to be educated for both entertainment and to appreciate and enjoy the race more. Knowing more makes a huge difference!
Harvick has turned into a class act, going miss him # 4
Gonna miss ol Harvick on the track but just like Jr I'm glad he's sticking around on the broadcast side of things! Harvick is a legend and an awesome ambassador of the sport!
It tickled me to see both Dale Jr. & Mr. Harvick sportin' glasses and, not sunglasses. The kind of lenses that help our aging eyes to see.
This past year I've made the switch to them myself.
That's a wild transition for the dude that had sunglasses on his head 24/7/365 for 30 some years.
Back in the day, i attended the Fall race at Rockingham in November of 01'. That was the first race I'd been to since Atlanta the previous Fall.
The gentleman working Mr. Harvick's merchandise trailer handed me a Sharpie & told me I could write on it wherever I wished.
I left a sincere note for Mr. Harvick there by the couplers for the brakes. My words were the only ones on that sheet of steel so, I'm still guessin' the driver of the rig read em'. Hopefully, he passed them along.
Mr. Mike Davis, maybe this post will be read by your eyes too.
I give much gratitude to you Sir for making me walk further on my journey.
I told you on the phone back in November of 19' that I'd never quit workin' & tryin' to gain that Volume that can, shall, & will help so many suffering Veterans.
Always keep your word.
"Earned Heart"
Jim Yoss
Dale and Kevin make me feel old and Ive got 10 plus years on them but i appericiate them both.
and we all wear glasses now lol
This dude needs a cup team. He will have drivers lined up too drive for him
I agree but imagine how much more life he gets back to himself broadcasting for 6 months.
i suspect he is going to take a role at SHR
@@Dratchev241 I think 9 years owning KHI was enough for him
K bo you are a class act man! It was emotional when Dale died, when you got tapped to drive, when you beat Gordo for your first win in 3rd start and this past week watching you retire after a storied career with dignity and truely grateful for what nascar provided for you. There was a reason dale and richard hired you before he died. They saw something, they had the intuition unseen. Richard planted you in a seat that most would have crumbled trying to fill. You took it and handled it the best you could and gave us all dale fans another 20+ years of healing and entertainment. That my friend is worthy of a great retirement that you motherfucking earned. Congrats aon retirement and thanks for some great memories!
My Pops told me pretty much exactly what you said about a young Kevin Harvick taking over the ride of biggest fan favorite & driver in the sport of motor racing. My Pops said if this kid in the 29 can drive a full year (because we already knew Dale had always the best pit crew and garage team) then he will be around for many years in this sport. 22 years and change later here is....Thanks for the memories Kevin and thanks for carrying the weight of NASCAR on your shoulders after Dales death....
I have always been a fan of his he will be missed looking forward to seeing him in the tv booth
I've watched Nascar since I was 5 I'm 38 and I have very much enjoyed watching Kevin Harvicks career top 10 all time. Good luck in your future endeavors.
This ages me and it hit like a rock. I was 11 when 3 passed and never liked the 29 because he wasnt 3. Being a 24 fan I've grown up a lot in 22yrs. Hopefully Harvick gets in s JRM car soon!
My baby Zachs driver, he passed in 2011 from cancer. This was his driver. Loved tge Harvick. Seems like yesterday. We just look weathered. So fun over the years at PIR...My Man! Thank you Sir! For all the memories. Much love.
Kevin Harvick I couldn't imagine the pressure or conceive the notion of how you stepped in to that black RCR car. I have never disliked you but always had a respect for you that differed from the other drivers. I believe out of tragedy can come great things being done by great people in the roughest of times. You are one of those great people during a very rough time. Congratulations Kevin Harvick on a very successful career and making that career based on your abilities and hard work not on who drove the car previously. Those characteristics were evident when you moved over to SHR. Thank you Kevin Harvick!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the ride Happy
I’m going to miss Kevin. He is an awesome person & driver.
Kevin, you are a class act. I enjoyed watching you race at Mesa Marin, with Ron Honaday. You guys were just inches apart.
Harvick will be hugely missed.
NOPE
but here u are watching. @@CB-jk3ue
@@CB-jk3ueyou’re 🏳️🌈
Much respect Kev
I have to admit, it wasn't until recent that I started to truly appreciate Harvick and the amazing career he's had. He elevated the sport and while I'm sad to see him step down the car, I'm excited to see him up in the booth and continue to be an amazing embassador.
Gonna miss you on the track man. Been a fan since I saw you in the blue deuce--hate to see it end
And so, the Closer closes an era of NASCAR drivers. The last of the Winston breed
Should have been the last 2 Winston Cup drivers, the last full timer to start against big E, and the driver who took over his car, but nascar's new car forced Kurt into early retirement.
@@scotcoon1186 i still get a laugh thinking about big E telling kurt his is #1
When his kids came over the radio to him. That got me. Gonna miss Happy.
What a champion for the sport Harvick is and will continue to be.
Need some of Kevins passion involved in the next Nascar Game for Console we need a game.
Here’s to a great retirement Kevin! You deserve it! Excited to hear you in the booth next year!
Can't wait tell the second part of this conversation comes out on TH-cam. We're gonna mess you Kevin Harvick. 4life.
I'm happy to see these two chatting as friends again
I still have the line up for the 2003 Daytona 500. Kevin was the last full time driver left on it.
Yikes
Kurt was there, too, but nascar's new car forced his early retirement.
It was really hard to like Kurt at times, but I feel bad for the guy, not even getting an abbreviated retirement tour.
I know Kurt was among the last ones but he retired before Kevin. I know Jimmie and on some accasions Ryan Newman will be in a race here and there but Kevin was the last full-time driver.
When Kevin hit the cup series after a few years I didn't care for him at all rooted against every weekend but as the years went bye I really started to like Kevin not just for his racing ability but him as a person such a great guy always had good advise for other racers, just a great all around guy and a great father too, I also shed a tear Sunday knowing it was Kevin's last cup race, see you always need to see the whole package of a person before you make quick judgements about them I learned that with Kevin. I will miss him next season but on tge bright side he still will be involved every weekend so its not completely over very thankful for that.
Just imagine how awesome it would be if Kevin and Jr. owned a race team together.
Dale Jr. has become the conscience of the sport in a way... I think Harvick is on his way to the same space. Would love to see these two team up as an extension to his podcast.
The number of free Bloomin Onion's Kevin won my household after winning weekends, will NEVER be forgotten in this house!
Quintessential NASCAR driver, tremendous father, and one hell of a man!!
Thanks for all the memories Kevin! !!!! Dale Jr.... Where do you get all that cool old school apparel from?
Class Act Kevin,You be great in booth.Thanks Dale jr.
I’ll miss watching him on the track, glad I was able to witness his first win at Indy
I’m so glad you two buried the hatchet. I think you two are very smart, very insightful people who share a passion for making NASCAR the best sport it can be. The future is brighter because Junior and Harvick are on the same page again
We need Harvick, Stewart and Jimmy to start really speaking out to change the sport without fear that NASCAR will penalize them or their teams. The sport is broken, those veterans have great ideas, those need to be heard.
Jimmie will never. Tony has done plenty of speaking his mind
@@johnhaas2523 yeah JJ won't say anything unless it is really really really bad. tony has no problem speaking his mind.
Ive followed Nascar for 20 + years An i aint 40 yet.... Id give anything to work on them cars!!
Tinkers wanna tink
Great guy I became a fan day one.
I really like what he Kevin was saying at the end there about making the drivers the stars that they should. That's one of the main things that's been missing over the last decade to decade and a half. The NASCAR brand and their 'playoff system' became the star of the show and it's cost the sport a lot of fans both those that left and those that would have been interested if they had a reason to be interested like the drivers and the competition. The suits completely lost sight of what's actually important. Hint: It's not them or their ideas. NASCAR needs "rock star" drivers that potential fans can identify with or feel some sort of way about. The drivers are the stars, not them and not their brand. Without the drivers and the fans that root for them, there is no NASCAR. Those suits need to recognize that and get their egos out of the way so that the sport can become what it should be. These guys are as good at what they do as any other professional athlete or any other racings series, like F1, and the public needs to know that, and it's NASCAR's job to find ways to show it. Promote the drivers first and the brand of NASCAR will benefit from it.
I’m glad JR and Harvick buried the hatchet a while back. These 2 could do a podcast every week and probably not get boring.
He had big shoes to fill when he had to take over Dale Sr's ride and rose up to the challenge. It went by so fast, enjoy the broadcast booth!
Their goes another nostalgic name gone from Nascar. Not to many left from my younger years now.
Hell Kevin has been there half my life, and im old,LoL you will be missed on the track brother.
#4 Harvick Best regards & Wishes to you, Do a great job as In the Tv Booth
kevin will 4Ever a legend 💙
Add him into the hall of fame
Thanks for all the great racing.
Ya think this was a long last week, wait until February, that's when it will sink in. But all in all you had a great career nothing to be ashamed of, a lot to be proud of. I hope you Enjoy your next adventure in life as much as you did racing.
4EVER a champion...
This is just a fun fact. Kevin Harvick very first race the1 car from DEI that won that race his very last race the1 car from Trackhouse racing won the race.
The finality hits you. Can't bla.e Happy for being emotional. Who wouldnt.
What is hard for me is not being able to watch Kevin put his best on the track
💥💪💯
NASCAR couldn't ask for a better ambassador for the sport. Hopefully it isn't the last time we see Kevin race, hopefully he does the Jr approach of showing up for the odd Xfinity race at his favourite tracks for the next few years.
Retirements over the last 18 years (Drivers who wound up ride-less after being released and couldn't find a new team not included)
2005: Rusty
2007: Rudd
2008: DJ, Kyle Petty
2009: Mikey (He would continue at least twice a year til 2017)
2010: John Andretti (I dont know if it was planned, but he didn't run another race after the 500)
2012: Awesome Bill From Dawsonville
2013: Mark Martin, Super K Ken Schrader
2014: Jeff Burton, Texas Terry,
2015: Jeff Gordon
2016: Smoke
2017: Dale Jr, Cousin Carl
2018: Kasey Kahne
2019: Ragan and Menard
2020: JJ and Bowyer
2023: Harvick, Almirola and Kurt Busch
harvick was the last to walk that i liked. but nascar walked away from me years ago instead of it being about racing they decided to be the professional wrestling version of racing with all the bs gimmick crap.
My first season was 2020 when Kevin won 10 times
Harvick was/is a positive respectful driver......
Next week is a new race,
Dale Earnhardt had those qualities.....
❤
I seen every race Kevin raced in Cup.
Congratulations Kevin Harvick
Son just told me this: Harvick’s first race
Rockingham
Pole sitter: 24 car
Race winner: 1 car
His last race;
Pole sitter: 24 car
Race winner: 1 car
Think about it…. 🤔
The championship round needs to be 4 races! One intermediate, one road course, one superspeedway, and one short track!!
Eric Almirola needs to have a similar capacity going forward as well…..such a likable guy imo
Aric. He doesn't need anything he sucked on the track
Not seeing Harvick on track is gunna be so different, great driver tho and champion
Gonna miss Harv just as much as I miss DJ out there… Now can we get Harv in a xfi car to race with DJ next year?!? Come on SHR my man needs to race Dale again!
It seems like it was just yesterday when Dale and Kevin (and Matt and Kurt and Ryan and Jimmy) were the 2004 Gillette Young Guns of NASCAR
Why isn't NASCAR doing something like that for Blaney and Elliot and Chastain and LaJoy ..... You know young guys in NASCAR with personality being spotlighted like they were 20 years ago
Definitely a Wheelman
Kevin needs to hire Carson. And teach him the fundamentals.
Xfinity series. Dale runs first half of season harvick runs last half. Works for their booth broadcasting.
Harvick is secretly Batman
SKELETORRRRRR
Every safety rule in racing was written in blood.
I was a dedicated nascar fan right up to 1 or 2 years after the chase point system. Then stopped watching all together. Forgot all about nascar. Ross Chastain got me a watching again. The point system keeps it hard to be interesting.
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽
I wish Harvick had won a race and Hamlin won the cup trophy and I'm not a big fan of both but they were very deserving.
Kevin would be an Awesome replacement for Mike Helton when he retires........
Oh Hell No, arrogance isn’t a good trait for that job
Meanwhile Amirola is sitting in the corner...
Mr. Harvick, try to install SOUL into the DRIVERS ?????? Likes of BIG E, Jr. Johnson, Petty Elliot, Kuwlicki, Allison, Yarborough, Pearson, Wendell and other DRIVERS who made what NASCAR was as is today ~~~~~ HARDSHIP, PAIN, FAILURES, SUCCESSES SHARING AND MUCH MUCH MORE ~~~~
You cant fake fandom and with Harvick the last of a generation leaving the sport it feels like im leaving too. Truex and Hamlin are it.
Ok I forgive Kevin Now for beating Mark Martin at Daytona back in the day 🏁🤘😜🤘🏁
❤️💙🥹🥹
I couldn't stomach Harvick the racer his entire career as a Nascar fan.
As he retires, I'm going to miss disliking him in a race car.
It was never real hate. It was just a fun part of being a fan. Glad he had one hell of a career, even though I was on the other side of the fence, him winning races and championships made every weekend and season fun. Guess I'll have to go find another favorite to hate driver.