SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

On this episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, we break down one of the most insane, unpredictable weekends in modern motorsport history. NASCAR completely rewrote the playbook by building a temporary, 16-turn street circuit inside Naval Base Coronado, and the inaugural Anduril 250 delivered pure chaos. 23-year-old phenom Corey Heim stunned the garage to capture his first career Cup Series victory for 23XI Racing after a late-race battle with teammate Tyler Reddick. Plus, we break down the explosive on-track and pit-lane feud between Noah Gragson and former F1 vet Kevin Magnussen, Shane van Gisbergen's heartbreak, and how the Cup Series championship fight has narrowed to a razor-thin 8 points between Reddick and Denny Hamlin heading into Sonoma. The drama didn't stop in San Diego. The boys dive into an unforgettable weekend at Road America, where Christian Lundgaard pulled off a miracle—charging from dead last on lap one to inherit a stunning IndyCar victory for Arrow McLaren. We also look at Alex Palou's pit-lane heartbreak, the dramatic tire disqualification in Indy NXT, and a horrifying catch-fence flip in the USF2000 Championship. Plus, full coverage of a wild international slate: MotoGP: Marc Marquez throws himself back into the title hunt with a tactical masterclass in Czechia, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi receives a weekend ban after an aggressive physical altercation with a track marshal. Pikes Peak: Romain Dumas claims ultimate redemption and "King of the Mountain" honors in the all-electric Ford Super Mustang Mach-E, while we send our best wishes to Patrick Culligan after a frightening high-speed crash. Supercars & Formula E: Cam Waters conquers the Darwin Triple Crown, and Jake Dennis controls a red-flagged thriller in the Sanya E-Prix. Short Track & Dirt: David Gravel pockets a staggering $300,000 at the Huset’s High Bank Nationals, Max Reaves breaks through in ARCA, and Connor Hall extends his flawless win streak to eight at Langley Speedway. We wrap up the show by crowning our Driver of the Week nominees and looking ahead to a packed calendar featuring F1 in Austria, NASCAR at Sonoma, and IMSA's iconic Six Hours of The Glen! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - A HISTORIC race weekend in San Diego 02:20 - Corey Heim WINS his 1st CUP Series race 04:00 - Heim and Reddick BATTLE late 05:35 - The bright future of NASCAR"s young drivers 06:18 - SVG's disappointing WRECK 08:15 - The Truck Series continues to CHURN OUT prospects 10:10 - Kevin Magnussen & Noah Gragson have BEEF 15:30 - Austin Hill wins his FIRST road course race in O'Reilly 18:30 - "Layne van Riggsbergen" is born in the truck series 21:00 - VOICEMAIL QUESTION! 24:00 - INDYCAR returns to Road America 24:45 - Christian Lundgaard CHARGES from last to first 26:30 - Graham Rahal & Will Power make contact LATE 30:30 - INDYCAR silly season could be EPIC 37:00 - INDYNXT wrap up 39:00 - A HORRIFYING wreck in USF5000 39:00 - What's TRENDING on social 39:55 - Marc Marquez' SUMMER SURGE 40:30 - Marco Bezzecchi gets BANNED for what?! 44:00 - SupersCars are BACK 45:00 - Jake Dennis wins the Sansa E-Prix 47:50 - The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is INSANE 50:45 - Short-track roundup 53:00 - Driver of the Week 58:20 - Final Lap 1:03:16 - Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Plus: Myles Rowe's historic Indy NXT drive from the very back of the grid. Marc Marquez joining legendary territory with his 100th career Grand Prix win in Hungary. Sheldon Haudenschild's emotional, heavy-hearted World of Outlaws triumph dedicated to his companion, Pella. Kyle Larson's spectacular multi-race dirt track streak. 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! Fueled by our friends at POET. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Intro0:45 INDYCAR: Alex Palou Wins 4th Race of 20266:25 Newgarden's Current Mindset9:00 INDYNXT Wild Lap 110:14 NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Wild Win in Nashville14:30 Corey Heim To Race Full-Time With 23XI Racing In '2716:30 Alpine x Gucci F121:00 Cars Tour West: Keelan Beats Kevin23:35 Kyle Lason' Daughter Pays Tribute to Kyle Busch27:00 For NASCAR prospects: Dirt Racing or Karting?31:25 O'Reilly: Justin Allgaier Earns 4th Win33:15 Cleetus Mcfarland finishes 35th at SI Resorts 25035:00 MotoGP: Bezzecchi Wins & Jorge Martin Sets Top Speed Record40:21 Daniel Ingham Passing41:28 How tough is the Isle of Man TT?45:00 Rest of Motorsports50:50 Driver of the Week56:25 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Intro1:25 Felix Rosenqvist Wins Closest Ever Indy 50012:45 Buxton's Call of the Final Lap of the Indy 50016:00 The Legacy & Impact of Kyle Busch23:00 Daniel Suarez Wins Coca-Cola 60026:00 Kimi Antonelli Wins 4th Consecutive30:45 Kevin Harvick Elected To NASCAR Hall of Fame36:00 Driver of the Week39:42 The Racing Line48:45 Replay Review51:20 Final Lap54:00 Best Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Intro0:45 Hot Topics1:00 Denny Hamlin Wins All-Star Race2:15 Under The Hood: Wrecks in All-Star Race10:15 Alex Palou Takes Indy 500 Pole11:30 Alexander Rossi Crash In Indy 500 Practice13:30 Buxton's Breakdown: Why The Indy 500 Is The Greatest Race Of All22:00 MotoGP: Scary Wrecks at Catalan Grand Prix24:00 Corey Day Wins At Dover25:11 Kyle Busch Wins Truck Series27:23 Natalie Decker Quits33:42 Keelan Harvick Wins at Kern Raceway34:19 Max Verstappen At Nürburgring35:15 Rest of Hot Topics36:40 Driver of the Week40:40 The Racing Line47:00 Replay Review50:15 Final Lap54:02 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Intro0:45 Hot Topics1:00 Van Gisbergen Victory At Watkins Glen2:00 Under The Hood: SVG's AMAZING comeback6:00 Kasey Kahne 1st World of Outlaws Win8:00 INDYCAR: Lundgaard Win At Sonsio GP10:25 Buxton's Breakdown: Rossi's Frustration Over Caution18:28 Kaden Honeycutt: 4-Win Weekend20:40 Connor Zilisch: Last Minute Move Brings Home Win23:33 Supercross: Ken Roczen Wins Title23:52 MotoGP: Jorge Martin Win at Le Mans24:33 Rest of Hot Topics28:00 Driver of the Week31:50 The Racing Line38:36 Replay Review40:09 Final Lap46:09 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join racing icons Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton for a jam-packed episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET.The racing world experienced a seismic weekend, and we’re breaking it all down—from Chase Elliott’s clutch NASCAR victory at Texas Motor Speedway to the historic rise of F1’s new phenom, Kimi Antonelli, who continues his dominant streak in Miami. Kevin takes us "Under the Hood" to dissect the heated Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek scuffle, while Will looks ahead to a future of screaming V8 engines as the FIA pledges to move away from hybrids.We also pay tribute to the legendary Alex Zanardi, celebrate Mitch Evans’ record-breaking Formula E charge from 17th to 1st, and look forward to a massive Mother’s Day weekend at Watkins Glen and the start of the Month of May at Indy. Plus, we answer your fan questions about multi-class racing and teammate rivalries. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Hot Topics1:00 Chase Elliot Wins2:25 Under The Hood: Kyle Busch Clash6:00 Kimi Antonelli Wins 3rd Straight10:25 O'Reilly: Kyle Larson Wins11:55 Truck Series: Hocevar Wins13:40 Shawn Langdon 345MPH Record14:40 High Limit15:00 Supercross: Lawrence Dominates15:25 Rest of Hot Topics19:25 Driver of the Week23:17 Could Kimi Force Out George Russell?25:00 Buxton Breakdown: Hybrid Era Over?29:52 The Racing Line37:15 Replay Review40:52 Final Lap43:32 Wrecks Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton take you around the world for the ultimate weekly breakdown of the global motorsports landscape. From the high-banked chaos of NASCAR’s Talladega to the high-tech precision of Formula 1, SPEED delivers expert analysis, unfiltered opinions, and inside access you won't find anywhere else.In this episode, the racing world is reeling from a massive corporate shakeup: Jim France is out as NASCAR CEO, and Kevin Harvick gives us the exclusive breakdown of what the Steve O’Donnell era means for the future of the sport.The guys also dive deep into: Talladega Chaos: Carson Hocevar’s maiden Cup win and the 26-car "Big One." The Athlete Debate: Will & Kevin fire back at Stephen A. Smith’s controversial comments regarding NASCAR drivers' athleticism. The Cleetus Effect: Cleetus McFarland nearly pulls off the upset of the century in ARCA. Global Speed: New F1 regs, NHRA records, Ken Roczen’s Supercross surge, and Katherine Legge’s Indy 500 news. Replay Review: From SVG’s dog relieving himself in the Talladega infield to Jason Kelce joining a pit crew, we review the wildest highlights of the week. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Hot Topics0:50 NASCAR'S New CEO3:00 Under The Hood: NASCAR's New Leadership4:45 FIA Announces Changes To Regulations In F17:58 Turkish Grand Prix Returns8:30 AUDI Appoints Allan McNish9:00 Carson Hocevar Wins At Talladega12:30 Cleetus McFarland Finishes 2nd16:15 Corey Day Wins At Talladega17:00 NHRA Recap17:30 Supercross17:53 MotoGP18:15 Rest of Hot Topics20:20 Driver Of The Week25:40 Buxton's Breakdown: Responding To Stephen A. Smith34:00 The Racing Line42:00 Replay Review46:32 Final Lap50:16 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on "SPEED with Harvick and Buxton," Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton dive into a big weekend from Kansas Speedway, where Tyler Reddick secured his fifth win of the season. With a staggering win percentage through nine races, Kevin goes "Under the Hood" to ask the big question: Are we witnessing the most dominant season in the modern era? In Buxton's Breakdown, we compare Reddick’s historic pace to the 2025 run of Alex Palou, and discuss Michael Jordan’s reaction to his star driver.Beyond the Cup Series, the guys cover a massive weekend in global motorsport: - IndyCar at Long Beach: Palou asserts his dominance, adding a Long Beach trophy to his Indy 500 win and reclaiming the championship lead. - The Return of Robert Wickens: Will highlights the emotional milestone of Wickens leading laps in IMSA six years after his spinal cord injury. - Sprint Cars & Endurance: 55-year-old Kerry Madsen’s historic High Limit win and Toyota’s milestone 50th victory in WEC. - A Somber Note: We pay tribute to Juha Miettinen following the tragic news from the Nürburgring. In The Racing Line, Kevin and Will tackle fan questions about the "Mount Rushmore" of winless champions and a hypothetical drag race between NASCAR and IndyCar. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of the high-speed chaos coming to Talladega this weekend. Coming Wednesday: An exclusive sit-down with "The King," Richard Petty! Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Hot Topics0:55 Tyler Riddick Wins AGAIN2:33 Harvick's Under The Hood: Reddick's Success6:00 Buxton's Breakdown: Palou's 2025 vs Reddick's 202611:20 INDYCAR: Palou Wins At Long Beach12:40 Rest of Hot Topics17:30 Driver of the Week20:45 Racing Line27:50 Replay Review33:25 Final Lap37:20 Wednesday Interview: Richard Petty!38:00 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton breakdown Ty Gibbs’ breakthrough performance in Bristol, with Kevin explaining exactly why the young driver’s technical feedback and poise point toward a promising future in the sport. They also dive into the thrilling finish at the O'Reilly race, where Connor Zilisch gambled on pit strategy to hold off a charging Kyle Larson for a statement win, and Christopher Bell’s late-race pass on Christian Eckes to secure his first Truck Series victory since 2017.Across the pond, Max Verstappen’s long-time lead engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, shocked the paddock with a move to McLaren. Will provides the inside track on what this means for both Verstappen's future and Red Bull’s stability. The guys then select their Drivers of the Week, plus reveal who the fans voted as theirs.Next Will goes deep into a new FIA report regarding the extent of unpaid volunteers keeping F1 moving. Finally, Kevin and Will pick up "The Racing Line" to answer your burning motorsports questions and preview a massive week of racing action coming up across the globe. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Hot Topics1:25 Ty Gibbs Wins7:00 Connor Zilisch 1st Win of The Season10:40 Christopher Bell Truck Win12:20 Gianpiero Lambiase To Leave Red Bull14:00 Formula 2 Coming to North America16:00 Rest of Hot Topics18:00 "All In" Real-Time INDYCAR Docuseries19:55 Driver of the Week22:33 Buxton's Breakdown30:50 Fan Questions38:24 Bobblehead Preview39:15 Best of Social Media43:20 Weekend Race Schedule47:20 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Larson reflects on life as the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, his approach to the new season at Daytona, his pursuit of racing in multiple disciplines including the double, and the ongoing debate about whether NASCAR drivers get the respect they deserve compared to global stars like Max Verstappen. On this episode of SPEED With Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton sit down with Larson to discuss what Daytona means to him, how he is approaching the season as the defending champion, balancing racing with family life as his kids get involved in the sport, his passion for competing across different series, whether there are new racing challenges he wants to pursue, and how he views himself among the best drivers in the world. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:45 Kyle Larson Joins The Show2:45 Daytona 500 vs Indy 5005:00 Thoughts On The New Format10:20 Balancing Work & Life12:30 How Is Coach Kyle?15:00 American Drivers Get Enough Respect?18:00 Best Sprint Cup Driver?19:40 Favorite Track?22:00 Thoughts On SVG24:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Elliott’s dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway, Max Verstappen’s shocking comments about potentially stepping away from Formula 1, and a tightening INDYCAR championship battle headlined by Alex Palou highlight a massive weekend across the global racing landscape. On this episode of SPEED With Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton break down Elliott’s late-race move to secure the victory over Denny Hamlin, Harvick’s nomination for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Palou’s win at Barber Motorsports Park and the growing pressure from rivals like Christian Lundgaard and Kyle Kirkwood, Verstappen’s comments that sent shockwaves through Formula 1, and Marco Bezzecchi’s dominant MotoGP run before diving deeper into key storylines across motorsports, discussing driver performance and safety concerns, answering fan questions, and highlighting the biggest moments from the weekend. CHAPTERS:0:00 INTRO1:00 HOT TOPICS1:10 CHASE ELLIOTT WINS MARTINSVILLE3:30 KEVIN HARVICK NOMINATED FOR 2027 HOF CLASS6:14 ALEX PALOU WINS ALABAMA9:00 KIM ANTONELLI WINS 2ND RACE9:15 MAX VERSTAPPEN RETIRING?20:00 MARCO BEZZECCHI WINS AGAIN21:15 ALLGAIER WINS FROM POLE21:35 LEE PULLIAM FINISHES 5TH23:45 REST OF HOT TOPICS25:16 DRIVER OF THE WEEK28:50 BUXTON'S BREAKDOWN: F1 REGULATIONS39:25 FAN QUESTIONS51:30 REPLAY REVIEW56:05 WEEKEND RACE SCHEDULE59:00 OUTRO1:00:00 WRECKS OF THE WEEK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices