About this episode

Kevin Harvick and guests discuss Ty Gibbs' second Cup win of the season and preview the upcoming race at Richmond.

On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs’ second Cup win of the season at Iowa after a close battle with teammate Christopher Bell, discuss how Gibbs has championship potential, analyzed how NASCAR implemented new stage-break procedures, and react to the news of The Clash being back in Daytona for 2027. Plus, Kevin gives advice to drivers as the crew previews the upcoming race weekend at Richmond and they react to Mamba’s Social Sips, which features a NASCAR driver that is just finally watching Days of Thunder. 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - Iowa Weekend Recap 33:30 - NASCAR Debuted Stage-Break Rule Changes 38:45 - Richmond Preview 44:01 - Mamba’s Social Sips 51:46 - Last Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Harvick

Guests: Kaitlyn Vincie, Mamba Smith

Topics covered

• NASCAR
• Ty Gibbs
• Iowa race
• Richmond preview
• stage-break procedures
• championship potential
• Mamba's Social Sips

Keywords

• Ty Gibbs
• NASCAR Cup Series
• Iowa
• Richmond
• stage-break procedures
• championship
• Days of Thunder

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASCAR

Books & works: Days of Thunder

Places: Daytona

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