In Episode 47 of “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour”, NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick teams up with co-hosts Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith for an in-depth breakdown of the Cook Out 400 and the latest NASCAR updates. Kevin highlights Austin Dillon’s overtime victory at Richmond Speedway, where Dillon’s skill and strategy earned him his first NASCAR Cup Series win in nearly two years, culminating in a thrilling final lap that sent Joey Logano spinning and Denny Hamlin into the wall.
The hosts also dive into the key impact of tire choices on the race, showcasing how Daniel Suarez’s bold move to switch to option tires catapulted him to the front in an impressive comeback. The trio also previews the upcoming Firekeepers Casino 400, with Kevin sharing his favorite racing memories from Michigan International Speedway. Tune in for an episode packed with the latest NASCAR news and expert analysis!
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Opening Thoughts on finish at Richmond
16:40 Fallout from finish at Richmond
18:30 How NASCAR’s option tire played out
22:15 Toyota’s engine issues continue at richmond
26:40 Who made most of the break?
30:20 Michigan Preview
32:40 Harvick at Michigan International Speedway
38:50 Harvick makes return to late model stock car racing
42:30 – Daniel Suarez resigns with Trackhouse Racing for 2025
44:16 Larson leads all 50 laps to capture back-to-back Knoxville Nationals
46:45 Corey Lajoie not returning to Spire Motorsports
50:30 Connor Zilisch to drive full-time for JR Motorsports
52:28 MLB to host Braves, Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2025
56:50 Mamba’s Social Sips
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Austin Dillon’s WILD win at Richmond shakes up the playoff with three regular season races left!
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48 Comments
What a victory for Austin Dillon! 🏆
What old style race car you talking about. I've been watching races since I was a child which has been a long time ago and I've seen this same scenario at least once every year and maybe more
Saw someone on one of Kenny Wallace’s videos comment they wanted the win taken away, Dillon given a 2 lap penalty and suspended 2 races, the crew chief and spotter for the 3 suspended for the rest of the season, driver and owner docked 100 points, and a combined $250k fine between the driver, crew chief, and the team. They did admit they hate RCR so……
It's not the system, its nascar officiating that has created this
2010 Call Edwards hooked Brad Keselowski to win a race. I believe last lap last corner to coming to the flag you do what it takes to win. Now if it just a retaliation thing just to take someone out is different, yes a penalty is warranted then.
This ending's uproar is almost the same as Dale's rattling of Terry's cage at Bristol. The results should be the same, no penalty.
Austin Dillon is the man.
You falter Austin and there's no way you should have ever done that and most drivers and when they accidentally wreck someone they apologized he acted like it was the greatest move in the world and it's ridiculous 90% of the drivers would never do that and it's just a b***** move
Joey logano and Denny Hamlin needs to be called the bubble boys if they don't want to have rough racing
kyle larson s following Gordon footsteps. Great driver, bring spotrs and fans tog, and getting booed lol
I agree with fines and points and suspension not maybe that much. Let him keep the win hes not going to make it past 1st round anyway. My worry is other drivers who need a win badly and dont care will do the same thing the next 3 races
NASCAR shouldn’t do anything it’s up to the drivers to hold AD responsible
Yes Dillon did come down 1/2 a lane but Hamlin was drifting up the track.
NASCAR created this broken system, so what are they giing to do to fix it? Are we at the point where you don't need to have any talent, or even any morals in order to win. This sport has become a disgrace, and an embarrassment to Motorsport. I bet F1, and the IndyCar series look at NASCAR official's as hillbillies in suites. When did stock car racing become wrestling, and why?
Wow. What a s***show. Horrendous finish. Ludicrous how many vlaim other drivers have done what Dillon fid AND claim its happened before and it was fine. It wasn Fines, suspensions, fans real unhappy.
That wasnt hard racing, bump and run, using some up. It was egregiously bad driving by a driver thats statistically one of worse restarters on grid.
Demolition Derby Dillon finally wins one for grandpa.
They used to race like this all the time till we started getting offended by everything
He won't make the final 4 joey will get him back at the right time 😂 he will get knock out of the play offs
He won't make the final 4 joey will get him back at the right time 😂 he will get knock out of the play offs
What about the time Kevin Harvick wrecked the field at talladega when he had transmission issues just so he could move into the next race.
Kids shouldn't be in the racecar while its running 9n track ever. Kids just shouldn't be permitted on the racetrack ever when theres any cars around
Make it have to be in top 20 to be in.
If any driver can get away with this, it makes NASCAR look like WWE. It might be entertaining, but it's not legit racing – it's just bumper cars at high speed. The playoff format needs adjustment.
11 g😊t l😮😮se!
This is exactly why we need to go back to a point system like before. Maybe not exactly the same, I believe a combination of both would be perfect. Points the whole season then the playoff system stays the same. That way at least people don't get lucky and just win one race and get into the playoffs..
There needs to be a change now! I know there has been situations like this before from Dale Sr and others but it does not make it a right. The rest of the season could be very crazy if they don’t do something now. I feel Dillon is a dirty driver. They also need to do with the person saying to wreck him.
He dumped aimerola for the 500 these rules wernt in place hes wrecked people for 3 of his 5 wins in 20 years he cant win clean he oly knows how to wreck people and the rules dont apply to austin and grandpa
The main problem is nobody trust nascar to look at the evidence and come to an honest conclusion. They have all the data. If Austin doesn’t turn hard left until Hamlin makes contact with him then he didn’t deliberately hook him. If he turned hard left before Hamlin made contact then he did deliberately hook him. They can see the truth, but nobody believes they would even be honest about it. They are so inconsistent they have no credibility. That’s the problem. If people believed they would look at the evidence and make the RIGHT call. Then there would be no need for all this talking.
Take Kaitlyn off the show. She brings nothing but annoying comments to the show.
It’s gonna be very interesting to see what happens by Thursday
Guys the world is buzzing. This will be remembered for years. I can’t believe the reach. Lol he’s in the playoffs.
I say dont change a thing
Dillon held his line. Denny did not. Denny likes to position his car so there is contact to right rear. But he never says a word when he wins with these dirty tactics. His taken several wins from Larson using these tactics J/S
I`ve seen Lagano do some questionable things to win a race.He might have taken people out with a little more finesse but he shouldn`t complain too hard. It looks like the Hamlin wreck was a momentary lapse and not as bad actually. Dillion was going pretty fast all day coming out of the turn and a lot of drivers would have done the same thing.
Well that’s the definition of “Go for It”, combined with “Checkers or Wreckers …” Exciting, Love it or Hate it… Exciting !!!
austin dillion karma my friend no threat to win a championship
Target should sponsor AD for the rest of the season. 🤔🤣
Look listen I need to say this I think NASCAR should stay out of it no fines at all I think the bump and run with Joey is fine and fire. Joey would’ve done the same thing now we come down to Austin and Danny, which I’m not a fan of either one of them, I think they was both run that lines and was committed from what I see. Danny was ahead and he had his line he got hooked, but I don’t think Austin hooked him from spectator from television. That’s all I have to say. I hope NASCAR makes the best decision that I can from the information that they have and they’re probably gonnabecome Idio, but it is what it is. I’ll accept it. It was a great race as a great finish. I enjoyed it.
Did the “system” cause him to lose the lead on the restart oh wait no… stop blaming the system
at 2:32:29 Austin Dillions tire changer CLEARLY lost control on right front tire and it CROSSED THE LINE of his pit box by a LARGE MARGIN as the announcers stumbled on their words and the cameraman, who had PERFECT POSITIONING TO CLEARLY SEE THE INFRACTION THAT HAS COST SOOOO MANY TEAMS SOOO VERY MUCH bailed out on the shot as quick as he could. If that doesnt just SCREAM that the FIX WAS ON…i dont know..
Hey denny u DIDNT BEAT OUR FAVORITE DRIVERS …u an Joey are quick to forget uh remember how this feels when yall want to wreck folks….😂
This will probably be Austin Dillon’s last win. Hopefully I’m wrong
How about we go back to the old cars and old tires.
Wheres the investigation on ricky wreckhouse intentionally wrecking the 41. Where is that in car audio.
No, no, he didn't bump 'em, he didn't nudge 'em, he didn't rub 'em… He slammed 'em, he and slamming, son, ain't racin !!
Everything that went down up to the finish and after is all down to nascar. Offloading there responsibility as a sport
everyother Race series in the world thinks youguys are a joke.
I've always liked Joey alright; he is a little dirtier than I care for, but nothing like Denny or Kyle Bush, but Joey has been on the wrong end of these deals plenty, but Austin did nothing either of these two would have done, I know that because they have, multiple times.
Dillion doesn’t turn left until after Hamlin runs into him! Look at front tires in footage! He turned to keep his car going straight!