Carson Hocevar Wins 1st Career Cup Race at Talladega, New Crew Chief For Kyle Busch & Texas Preview

Carson Hocevar Wins 1st Career Cup Race at Talladega, New Crew Chief For Kyle Busch & Texas Preview

Author: FOX Sports April 28, 2026 Duration: 56:37
Carson Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, his unforgettable post-race celebration, pit road mistakes, and major NASCAR leadership changes headline a wild weekend of racing action and analysis. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Carson Hocevar capturing his first Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway, dive into the costly pit road errors across multiple teams, and react to Andy Street being named the new crew chief for Kyle Busch. The trio also discuss NASCAR announcing that Steve O’Donnell will become the CEO, they highlight Andy Jankowiak winning the ARCA race with Cleetus McFarland finishing second, preview the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway as Kevin shares a hilarious Texas story, and they react to the latest Mamba’s Social Sips. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Talladega Weekend Recap 23:34 - New Crew Chief For Kyle Busch 34:56 - Texas Preview 40:13 - Mamba’s Social Sips 48:27 - Last Call 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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