Kevin Harvick sits down with Bill and Billy Venturini for their first long-form conversation after Venturini Motorsports made its final ARCA Menards Series start in Las Vegas. The father-son duo reflects on the emotional final weekend at The Bullring, the legacy of their 43-year run in ARCA, and why they made the decision to sell the team to Nitro Motorsports. They also discuss working with young talent like Corey Heim, the future of driver development in ARCA, and what comes next for the Venturini family in racing.
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0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Bill & Billy Venturini Joins The Show!
2:57 - Origins Of Team
8:06 - Billy’s Driving Career
13:40 - Where ARCA Series Is Today
15:01 - Kissing In VL
19:07 - Best Driver
26:31 - West/East Coast Racing Cultures
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Interview With Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Chris Gayle After Win at Las Vegas
Kaitlyn Vincie is joined by Denny Hamlin’s crew chief Chris Gayle for this week’s Victory Lap after their thrilling win at Las Vegas. Gayle explains the critical four-tire call late in the race, what went into the decision, and how the team executed under pressure to secure Hamlin’s 60th career win and a spot in the Championship 4. They also discuss how locking into the Championship 4 early changes their strategy for Talladega and Homestead, and why this team feels more confident than ever heading into Phoenix. Chris goes deeper on his relationship with Denny Hamlin, what it’s been like taking over from Chris Gabehart, and why Joe Gibbs Racing has found so much success this season.
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Las Vegas Playoff Recap: Denny Hamlin Advances to Championship 4, Byron and Blaney Struggle, NASCAR 750 HP News
It was a monumental weekend in Las Vegas! Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith recap Denny Hamlin’s emotional victory, which not only secured his spot in the Championship 4, but also marked his 60th career Cup win, tying him with Harvick on the all-time list. The crew breaks down what this win means for Joe Gibbs Racing, and how it shakes up the Round of 8. Then, the team reacts to NASCAR’s massive horsepower announcement, increasing output to 750 horsepower on select tracks next season. Harvick and Kaitlyn share why they’ve been pushing for this change — but explain why they’re skeptical it will make a huge difference right away. Plus, Mamba brings the week’s best social media moments in Social Sips, and in Last Call, the crew grades Hamlin’s burnout and makes their Talladega predictions.
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0:00 - Intro
5:36 - Las Vegas Recap
28:17 - Talladega Preview
35:46 - NASCAR To Boost Horsepower In 2026
43:06 - Mamba’s Social Sips
55:47 - Last Call!
1:00:06 - Submit Picks For Talladega
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Kenny Wallace Interview
Kevin Harvick is joined by former NASCAR driver and fan favorite Kenny Wallace for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Together, they look back on their shared history, discuss how Kenny’s big personality helped make him so popular with fans, and why he believes today’s young drivers should embrace being more open and entertaining. Kenny also reflects on some of the biggest moments of his career, including finishing runner-up to Dale Earnhardt Sr. in his final NASCAR victory, and what he’s learned from a lifetime in racing.
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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Kenny Wallace Joins The Show!
2:16 - Racing Local Dirt Tracks
6:34 - Staying Relevant
11:30 - Coming From A Racing Family
19:30 - Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Power
22:21 - Sponsorship Back In The Day
23:28 - Pushing Earnhardt To Win At Talladega
37:09 - First Car Story
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Shane van Gisbergen Interview Following His Win at the Charlotte Roval | VICTORY LAP
Shane van Gisbergen continues to dominate the NASCAR Cup Series road courses, winning his 5th straight at the Charlotte Roval — and he joins Kaitlyn Vincie on this week’s Victory Lap edition of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. SVG reflects on his thrilling Roval victory, what it means to extend his incredible road course streak, and how special this season has been for Trackhouse Racing. He also discusses his goals for the rest of the year, what has surprised him most about racing NASCAR Cup full-time, and why he’s so excited about the future. Plus, SVG reacts to the news that Connor Zilisch will join Trackhouse as a full-time Cup driver in 2026.
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Former Cup Series Champion and NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick gives his expert opinion on the top NASCAR storylines weekly alongside FOX Sports’ Kaitlyn Vincie and NASCAR’s Chief Hype Officer, Mamba Smith. Plus, Kevin brings some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and pop culture into the racing world with weekly interviews.
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