NASCAR 2026 Season Preview with Bob Pockrass

NASCAR 2026 Season Preview with Bob Pockrass

Author: FOX Sports February 10, 2026 Duration: 46:20
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith are joined by FOX Sports Motorsports Reporter Bob Pockrass on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, beginning with a reminder about the upcoming free live show ahead of the Daytona 500 at the NASCAR Fan Experience Set. The crew then highlights the new NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports documentary We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, premiering Feb 12 on FS1, reflecting on the lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt and the 2001 Daytona 500. From there, the show dives into a wide-ranging preview of the 2026 NASCAR season, discussing the fallout from the charter settlement and leadership changes, the return of the Chase championship format, Kyle Larson entering the year as defending champion, and Connor Zilisch’s full-time Cup Series debut. The conversation explores which teams are trending up, which drivers face the most pressure, how open the field feels compared to recent seasons, and who could define the year ahead, before wrapping up with bold predictions and championship picks as the group officially looks toward Daytona and beyond. 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - LIVE Show Ahead Of Daytona 2:50 - Dale Earnhardt Documentary 8:40 - Season Preview 40:00 - Season Predictions 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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