Episodes

  • Denny Hamlin Interview

    Denny Hamlin Interview
    Mar 26 2026
    Denny Hamlin breaks down his emotional NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas, explains why this may be the best team he has ever had at Joe Gibbs Racing, and discusses the dominant start to the season for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Hamlin to discuss how his season has unfolded so far, what made the Las Vegas victory so meaningful, why his current team has been so effective, the early success of 23XI Racing and Michael Jordan’s impact at the track, what still needs to improve moving forward, and how he views the future of NASCAR as the sport continues to evolve. 0:00 - Intro0:33 - Denny Hamlin Joins The Show!1:57 - Emotions At Las Vegas4:24 - Deciding When To Retire7:46 - Experience Vs. Youth In NASCAR9:38 - Relationship With Joe Gibbs12:22 - 23XI’s Hot Start16:49 - Michael Jordan’s Influence On 23XI18:54 - NASCAR Ladder System22:15 - NASCAR’s Next Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Tyler Reddick Interview After Winning at Darlington | VICTORY LAP

    Tyler Reddick Interview After Winning at Darlington | VICTORY LAP
    Mar 24 2026
    Tyler Reddick breaks down his dominant start to the NASCAR Cup Series season with four wins in the first six races, the success of Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, and the fan reaction surrounding one of the hottest streaks in recent NASCAR history. In this episode of Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Mamba Smith sits down with Reddick to discuss what it has been like during this incredible run, why the team has been so successful, what it’s like having Michael Jordan at the track, how he responds to criticism and speculation from fans, his relationship with team owner Denny Hamlin, and how he is approaching the upcoming race at Martinsville as the team looks to stay hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Tyler Reddick DOMINATES Darlington Despite Early Issues: Can Anyone Catch 23XI? Plus, Martinsville Preview

    Tyler Reddick DOMINATES Darlington Despite Early Issues: Can Anyone Catch 23XI? Plus, Martinsville Preview
    Mar 24 2026
    Tyler Reddick’s dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway despite major in-race issues, Ryan Blaney battling through pit road mistakes, Joey Logano’s continued struggles, and a chaotic race filled with strategy, penalties, and contact headline a dramatic weekend in NASCAR. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Reddick’s fourth win of the season and massive points lead, RFK Racing’s strong performance led by Brad Keselowski, Blaney and Team Penske’s ongoing pit road issues, Carson Hocevar’s impressive top-five run, and several key incidents that shaped the race before previewing the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway and reacting to the latest stories in Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Darlington Weekend Recap 31:31 - Martinsville Preview 40:00 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:08 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Kyle Busch Opens Up To Kevin Harvick About His Winless Streak & Why He’s Still Confident

    Kyle Busch Opens Up To Kevin Harvick About His Winless Streak & Why He’s Still Confident
    Mar 19 2026
    Kyle Busch opens up about racing in his hometown of Las Vegas, his ongoing winless streak with Richard Childress Racing, his evolution as a driver in the Next Gen era, and where he stands at this stage of his NASCAR career. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Busch to discuss what it means to race in Las Vegas, how his season has unfolded so far, the challenges he's faced during tough stretch, winning the pole for the Daytona 500, becoming an expert on the Next Gen car, mentoring younger drivers, and how his mindset and approach have changed as he’s gotten older in one of the most candid conversations of the season. 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Kyle Busch Joins The Show! 2:01 - Pressure Racing In Vegas 5:07 - Working With Jim Pohlman 10:38 - Understanding The Car 12:58 - Approach To Being A Team Leader 20:58 - Watching Brexton Busch Race 23:30 - Racing Through Generations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Denny Hamlin Wins at Las Vegas After WILD Comeback Through the Field!

    Denny Hamlin Wins at Las Vegas After WILD Comeback Through the Field!
    Mar 17 2026
    Denny Hamlin’s emotional NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports showing renewed speed, and a race filled with pit road mistakes and strategy battles headline a dramatic weekend in NASCAR as the season begins to take shape ahead of Darlington Raceway. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith break down Hamlin’s impressive drive from deep in the field to capture win number 61, Chase Elliott’s strong runner-up finish, Hendrick Motorsports’ encouraging performance with William Byron and Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs continuing his recent run of top-five finishes, and several costly pit road penalties before looking ahead to Darlington with insight into what makes the Track Too Tough to Tame so difficult for drivers. The show also features Mamba’s Social Sips with trending motorsports stories and fan moments from the weekend before the crew makes their picks for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race. 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Las Vegas Weekend Recap 34:20 - Darlington Preview 42:28 - Mamba’s Social Sips 51:54 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Denny Hamlin Opens Up About Emotional Vegas Win and Passing Kevin Harvick on All-Time Wins List

    Denny Hamlin Opens Up About Emotional Vegas Win and Passing Kevin Harvick on All-Time Wins List
    Mar 16 2026
    Denny Hamlin reflects on his emotional NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the personal meaning behind the win after a difficult offseason following the loss of his father, and what it means to move past Kevin Harvick on the all-time NASCAR wins list while continuing to build his legacy in the sport. In this episode of Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with Hamlin to discuss the significance of the win, how his team executed late in the race, why this moment meant so much to him personally, the early-season success of 23XI Racing, and what he expects heading into the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Ryan Blaney’s Phoenix Victory, NASCAR Pit Road Chaos & Las Vegas Preview

    Ryan Blaney’s Phoenix Victory, NASCAR Pit Road Chaos & Las Vegas Preview
    Mar 10 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ryan Blaney Interview After Winning at Phoenix | VICTORY LAP

    Ryan Blaney Interview After Winning at Phoenix | VICTORY LAP
    Mar 9 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins