Austin Dillon’s Richmond Redemption, Daytona Preview, NASCAR Playoff Debate, and More!

Austin Dillon’s Richmond Redemption, Daytona Preview, NASCAR Playoff Debate, and More!

Author: FOX Sports August 19, 2025 Duration: 1:03:07
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down the NASCAR weekend at Richmond, where Austin Dillon scored a crucial win just one year after his controversial finish at the same track. The crew discusses what the victory means for Dillon and RCR, and how it shakes up the playoff picture. Then, they look ahead to the regular-season finale at Daytona, with Kevin explaining why it’s always the most stressful week of the year for teams fighting on the playoff bubble. The group also dives into a heated debate sparked by Mamba on X — should NASCAR make changes to its Playoff system? Plus, Mamba shares the best fan content in Social Sips, and the show wraps up in Last Call with burnout grades for Dillon and Daytona race predictions. LINK TO SUBMIT PICKS FOR DAYTONA: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2xDJlaDIiw_5hfGTU95Qb9TATcsAkLdQkwg6lzdtbMSm02Q/viewform?usp=header 0:00 - Intro 6:34 - Richmond Recap 30:28 - Daytona Preview 37:53 - NASCAR Playoffs Format 50:53 - Mamba’s Social Sips 53:05 - Last Call! 58:38 - Submit Picks For Daytona GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pull up a stool and settle in for Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX. Each week, the former Cup Series Champion and NASCAR legend breaks down the latest on-track drama, strategic moves, and biggest stories from the world of stock car racing. He’s joined by FOX Sports’ Kaitlyn Vincie and NASCAR’s own Chief Hype Officer, Mamba Smith, for conversations that blend deep insider knowledge with the kind of casual, unfiltered banter you’d hear in the garage. But this podcast isn't just for the hardcore racing fan. Harvick regularly extends the invitation beyond the pit lane, sitting down with major figures from across sports, entertainment, and pop culture to explore their connections to speed and competition. The result is a uniquely accessible blend of expert analysis and wide-ranging conversation, all filtered through the perspective of a driver who’s seen it all. It’s where the high-octane world of NASCAR meets good company, making for a weekly listen that’s as entertaining as it is insightful.
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Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX
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