History of Kevin Harvick in Timeline
Kevin Harvick is a semi-retired American professional stock car racing driver and current commentator for NASCAR on Fox. Known for his aggressive driving style and consistent performance, Harvick secured the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2014. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous race wins and established himself as one of the sport's most prominent figures.
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1971: Back-to-Back Days Since 1971
In 2020, Kevin Harvick became the first driver since Richard Petty in 1971 to win Cup races on back-to-back days, highlighting a significant achievement in modern racing.
December 8, 1975: Kevin Harvick's Birth
On December 8, 1975, Kevin Michael Harvick was born. He would grow up to become a professional stock car racing driver and commentator.
1975: Birth in Bakersfield, California
In 1975, Kevin Harvick was born in Bakersfield, California, to parents Mike and JoNell (Walker) Harvick.
1992: Racing Late Models Part-Time
In 1992, while in high school, Kevin Harvick began racing late models part-time in the NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series.
1992: Start of NASCAR Career
Kevin Harvick began his NASCAR career in 1992.
1993: Electronic Scoring Start
In 1993, electronic scoring started in the Daytona 500, and Harvick's 2007 win was the closest margin at the 500 since then.
1995: Craftsman Truck Series Debut
In 1995, Kevin Harvick made his Craftsman Truck Series debut at the Mesa Marin Raceway, starting and finishing 27th in his family-owned No. 72.
1997: Jeff Gordon's First Championship
In 2016, if NASCAR had a full season points format, Kevin Harvick could have become the first person to win back to back championships since Jeff Gordon in 1997 and 1998.
1997: First Driver Since 1997
In 2018, Kevin Harvick became the first driver since Jeff Gordon in 1997 to win five of the first 13 races of the season.
1997: Signed with Spears Motorsports
Mid-season in 1997, Kevin Harvick signed to drive the No. 75 for Spears Motorsports, posting two eighth-place finishes.
1998: Kevin Harvick's NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Champion
In 1998, Kevin Harvick was crowned the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Champion.
1998: Winston West Series Championship
In 1998, Kevin Harvick won five races on his way to the Winston West Series championship while driving for Spears.
1998: Jeff Gordon's Second Championship
In 2016, if NASCAR had a full season points format, Kevin Harvick could have become the first person to win back to back championships since Jeff Gordon in 1997 and 1998.
October 23, 1999: First NASCAR Busch Series Start
On October 23, 1999, Kevin Harvick made his first NASCAR Busch Series start in the Kmart 200 at the Rockingham Speedway in the No. 2 Chevrolet, finishing 42nd due to engine failure.
1999: Drove for Liberty Racing
In 1999, Kevin Harvick drove the No. 98 Porter Cable Ford for Liberty Racing, finishing 12th in points with six top-fives.
1999: ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series Starts
In 1999, Kevin Harvick made two starts in the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series for Childress in the No. 20 Invinca-Shields/Realtree Chevrolet, finishing in the top-five both times.
February 28, 2001: Marriage to DeLana Linville
On February 28, 2001, Kevin Harvick married DeLana (Linville) Harvick in Las Vegas, Nevada, shortly after his Cup Series debut. They met the previous year at Michigan International Speedway where DeLana was working in public relations for Randy LaJoie.
March 11, 2001: First Career Winston Cup Race Win
On March 11, 2001, Kevin Harvick won his first career Winston Cup race in just his third start at Atlanta Motor Speedway after Dale Earnhardt's death by narrowly edging Jeff Gordon.
2001: Kevin Harvick Incorporated Truck Series
In 2001 Kevin Harvick Incorporated fielded cars in the Truck Series
2001: Plans for Harvick in 2001
In 2001, Childress planned to run Harvick in the No. 2 ACDelco Chevy in the Busch Series full-time again, while developing him into the Winston Cup Series.
2001: 2001 Season Successes
In 2001, Kevin Harvick secured a ninth-place finish in the points standings, won the NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award, and won the Busch Series championship.
2001: Kevin Harvick's Xfinity Series Championship
In 2001, Kevin Harvick secured the Xfinity Series Championship
2001: First Win Since 2001
In 2018, Kevin Harvick won at Atlanta, which was his first win since 2001, highlighting a significant gap between victories at that track.
2001: Celebrated 2001 Victory
In 2020, during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta, Kevin Harvick celebrated his victory in a similar manner to his win in 2001, marking a nostalgic moment in his career.
2002: Plans for Harvick in 2002
In 2002, Childress had plans to race Harvick for a full schedule.
2002: 2002 Racing Season
In 2002, Kevin Harvick concentrated on the Cup Series, started his first Daytona 500, was fined for a post-race incident, suspended for rough driving in a Truck race at Martinsville, rebounded and scored his first career Winston Cup pole position, and won his third Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
2003: 2003 Racing Season
In 2003, Kevin Harvick teamed with crew chief Todd Berrier and won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, jumped to fifth in the point standings, was teamed with Johnny Sauter in the Busch Series, and won the NASCAR Busch Series owners' championship.
2003: Featured on NASCAR Racing 2003 Season Cover
In early 2003, Kevin Harvick was featured on the cover of NASCAR Racing 2003 Season alongside Jimmie Johnson.
2004: Kevin Harvick Incorporated Founded
In 2004, Kevin Harvick founded Kevin Harvick Incorporated, a race team that fielded cars in the Xfinity Series.
2004: 2004 Racing Season
In 2004, Kevin Harvick had a bizarre incident at Bristol when his arm went numb, missed the Chase for the Cup, had conflicts with Matt Kenseth and Kasey Kahne, placed third in the voting for Most Popular Driver, and won the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
2004: NASCAR Special on Family Feud
In 2004, Kevin Harvick participated in a NASCAR special on Family Feud, hosted by Richard Karn. He played on behalf of the Kevin Harvick Foundation and scored 276 points, winning $276 for the charity.
2005: Missed Chase for First Time
In 2005, Harvick missed the chase for the first time and finished a disappointing 19th in the final standings.
2005: 2005 Racing Season
In 2005, Kevin Harvick's only Cup win came at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, won without crew chief Todd Berrier, was paired with Brandon Miller in the Busch Series, and had his first "sweep" at Bristol, winning both the Sharpie Professional 250 Busch race and the Food City 500 Cup race.
September 2006: Last Pole Position
In September 2006, Kevin Harvick secured his last pole position before winning another in 2013.
October 13, 2006: 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Championship Clinched
On October 13, 2006, Kevin Harvick clinched the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series championship at Lowe's Motor Speedway in the Dollar General 300, locking up the title with four races to go.
2006: Highest Points Position
In 2006, Kevin Harvick achieved his highest points position at the end of the season, tying his 2008 performance.
2006: 2006 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
In 2006, after a dominant win at New Hampshire, Harvick had a substandard Chase run, finishing fourth in the final standings to eventual champion Jimmie Johnson.
2007: Nationwide Series Season Wins
In 2007, Harvick started the Nationwide Series season by winning the Orbitz 300 at Daytona, claiming his first win in a restrictor-plate race and the first win for AutoZone in NASCAR's Nationwide Series. He also won at New Hampshire International Speedway and the inaugural race at Montreal, the NAPA Auto Parts 200, after Robby Gordon was black-flagged.
2007: First Race in K&N Pro Series West Since 2007
In 2007, Kevin Harvick raced in the K&N Pro Series West event at Sonoma Raceway, marking his first race in the series since Iowa Speedway in 2007. He drove the No. 4 for Jefferson Pitts Racing and took the lead from Michael Self on lap 42 to win the race.
2007: Dramatic Daytona 500 Win
In 2007, Kevin Harvick started the Sprint Cup series with a dramatic final lap pass in the Daytona 500, beating Mark Martin by .020 seconds. He became the fourth NASCAR driver to sweep both the Nationwide and Cup races in the opening weekend at Daytona. Harvick also became the sixth driver to win both the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400.
2007: All-Star Race Win in 2007
In 2018, Kevin Harvick won the All-Star Race for the first time in 11 years, recalling his win in 2007 driving the No. 29 car for RCR.
2008: Fourth-Place Ranking in Sprint Cup
In 2008, Kevin Harvick went winless but still achieved a fourth-place ranking in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. This tied his 2006 performance for his highest points position at the end of a season. He also completed the entire season without a DNF for the second consecutive year. He secured one win in a Truck race at Phoenix.
2008: Nine Times Since 2008
In 2020, Kevin Harvick won the Bristol Night Race, becoming the first driver since Carl Edwards in 2008 to win at least nine times in a season, showcasing a dominant performance.
2009: Wins in Nationwide and Truck Series
Despite not winning in the Cup Series in 2009, Kevin Harvick had a total of 5 wins across the Nationwide and Truck series. He won the Nationwide Series race at Bristol and the Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Gil Martin became the new crew chief for Harvick. Harvick asked for a release of his contract at the end of the 2009 season.
2009: Budweiser Shootout Win and Daytona 500 Result
In 2009, Kevin Harvick began the season by winning the Budweiser Shootout with a last-lap pass on Jamie McMurray. He damaged his primary car for the 2009 Daytona 500, so his team switched to his Shootout car, where he finished second after the race was declared official early due to rain.
2009: Budweiser Shootout Win
In 2009, Kevin Harvick started the 2010 season by winning the Budweiser Shootout.
2009: Winless Since 2009
In 2021, Kevin Harvick went winless for the first time since 2009, marking the end of a long streak of seasons with at least one victory.
2009: First Points Finish Outside Top 10 Since 2009
In 2022, Kevin Harvick finished the season 15th in the points standings, marking his first points finish outside the top 10 since 2009, highlighting a significant change in his season-long performance.
August 2010: New Sponsorship Announcement
In August 2010, it was announced that Budweiser would be the primary sponsor for the No. 29 car for 20 races in 2011 due to the departure of Royal Dutch Shell at the end of 2010.
2010: Intentional Wreck at Ford 400
During the 2011 season, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch were embroiled in a feud. Harvick intentionally wrecked Busch at the 2010 Ford 400 at Homestead.
2010: Establishment of Kevin Harvick Foundation
In 2010, Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana established the Kevin Harvick Foundation (KHF) to support programs that enrich the lives of children throughout the United States.
2010: Potential move to Stewart-Haas Racing
In 2010, reports surfaced that Harvick had requested to be released from his contract at the end of 2009, to join Stewart-Haas Racing for the 2010 season. Harvick would not comment on this situation.
2010: Finished Second Six Times Since 2010
In 2018, Kevin Harvick secured his seventh win of the season at Michigan, noting that he had finished second there six times since his win in 2010.
2010: Bounce-Back Season
Kevin Harvick's 2010 season was considered a bounce-back year. He started by winning the Budweiser Shootout and finished second in his Gatorade Duel. He won the Aaron's 499 and the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. He captured his third win at the Carfax 400 at Michigan, locking him into the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Harvick finished the regular season first in points, but finished third overall in the Chase.
January 25, 2011: Jimmy John's Sponsorship Agreement
On January 25, 2011, Jimmy John's and Richard Childress Racing reached a multi-year agreement to sponsor the No. 29 Sprint Cup team for 6 races in 2011. Harvick won his 15th career Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. He took his second consecutive win of the year at Martinsville Speedway. Harvick then won the Coca-Cola 600 and won at Richmond.
February 19, 2011: "The Roast of Kevin Harvick"
On February 19, 2011, Kevin Harvick's sponsor, Budweiser, hosted "The Roast of Kevin Harvick," where opponents and teammates shared their thoughts and opinions on the Sprint Cup driver.
May 2011: Probation and Fine for Incident at Darlington
In May 2011, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch were placed on probation and fined $25,000 by NASCAR after a post-race incident at Darlington. Harvick intentionally wrecked Busch at the 2010 Ford 400 at Homestead.
August 10, 2011: Ceremonial First Pitch at Yankee Stadium
On August 10, 2011, Kevin Harvick threw out the ceremonial first pitch between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium.
2011: Kevin Harvick Incorporated
In 2011 Kevin Harvick Incorporated fielded cars in the Xfinity Series and the Truck Series
July 8, 2012: Birth of Son Keelan
On July 8, 2012, Kevin and DeLana Harvick's son, Keelan, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2012: Win at Phoenix and Chase Appearance
Although winless in the regular season, Kevin Harvick made the 2012 Chase through consistency. He secured his only win of the season at Phoenix and finished 8th in points.
January 22, 2013: Switch to Stewart-Haas Confirmed
On January 22, 2013, it was officially confirmed that Kevin Harvick would be switching teams and joining Stewart-Haas for the 2014 season.
July 12, 2013: Harvick to Drive No. 4 Chevrolet
On July 12, 2013, it was confirmed that Kevin Harvick would drive the No. 4 Chevrolet, replacing Ryan Newman, who parted ways with Stewart-Haas Racing. Harvick retained Budweiser as his primary sponsor for 21 races, with Jimmy John's sponsoring the remaining races for the 2014 season.
2013: Multiple Wins and Pole Position
In 2013, Kevin Harvick tied Tony Stewart's and Dale Jarrett's record for wins in the Clash/Shootout/Unlimited. He won his Budweiser Duel and the Toyota Owners 400, ending Kyle Busch's winning streak in the spring Richmond race. Harvick won his first pole position since September 2006 in qualifying for the Hollywood Casino 400. He dominated the race and took his third win of the season. Harvick won his fourth race of the year at the Phoenix race.
2014: Nationwide Series Schedule and Daytona 500 Result
In 2014, Kevin Harvick ran a partial schedule in the Nationwide Series, competing in a minimum of 12 races for JR Motorsports. Despite a second-place finish in his Budweiser Duel, he failed post-race inspection and started the Daytona 500 in 38th. Harvick ran upfront during the Daytona 500 but was caught up in a last-lap crash and scored 13th.
2014: Cup Series Championship
In 2014, Kevin Harvick won the NASCAR Cup Series championship.
2014: Phoenix Win and Chase Advancement
In 2014, Kevin Harvick won the race at Phoenix, sweeping both 2014 races there. This win allowed him to transfer into the final round of the Chase at Homestead.
January 25, 2015: Xfinity Series Analyst
On January 25, 2015, it was reported that Kevin Harvick, along with Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, and Danica Patrick, would serve as a rotating analyst for Xfinity Series races with NASCAR on Fox. Harvick started at Daytona and worked at Las Vegas, Dover, and Talladega.
2015: Returned to Truck Series
In March of 2021, Kevin Harvick returned to the Truck Series for the first time since 2015, joining David Gilliland Racing to drive their No. 17 in the Bristol dirt race.
2016: 2016 Season Summary
In 2016, Harvick had a challenging start in the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Chicagoland but secured a win the following week at Loudon. He faced a setback at Dover but dominated and won at Kansas. He finished 3rd at Homestead-Miami. If NASCAR used a full-season points format, Harvick would have won his 3rd championship in 2016.
2016: First Top-Five Since 2016
In 2020, Kevin Harvick achieved his first top-five finish in the Daytona 500 since 2016, highlighting a significant gap between top performances at that particular race.
2016: Daytona 500 and Phoenix Win
In the 2016 Daytona 500, Kevin Harvick finished 4th. He earned his first win of the season at Phoenix, beating Carl Edwards in a photo finish. The win was Harvick's eighth win at Phoenix.
December 28, 2017: Birth of Daughter Piper
On December 28, 2017, Kevin and DeLana Harvick's daughter, Piper Harvick, was born.
2018: Drivers Only Broadcast at Talladega
In 2018, Fox brought back the Drivers Only broadcast at Talladega, with Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, and Clint Bowyer reprising their roles in the broadcast booth.
2018: 2018 Season
In 2018, Harvick started the season with a DNF at the Daytona 500, but followed with dominant back-to-back wins at Atlanta and Las Vegas. This marked his 100th career win across NASCAR's top three series. He faced an L1 penalty after his Las Vegas win due to a rear window issue. Despite the penalty and his crew chief's absence, Harvick won his 40th career win at Phoenix, achieving three consecutive wins for the first time. He continued to perform well, securing his fourth win at Dover and fifth at Kansas, tying his most wins in a season. Harvick also won the All-Star Race for the first time in 11 years. He secured his sixth win at New Hampshire and seventh at Michigan, marking a highly successful season.
2019: 2019 Season
In 2019, Harvick started the season by winning Duel 1 at Daytona, but finished 26th in the Daytona 500 after a late crash. He then achieved six consecutive top-10 finishes, including three top-fives. He experienced ups and downs, with strong runs and poor finishes due to issues like loose wheels and wrecks. Despite challenges, he secured wins at New Hampshire, Michigan, and Indianapolis. Harvick's playoff performance was consistent, advancing to the Round of 12 with impressive finishes. He made his 677th career start, surpassing Dale Earnhardt's total starts, and secured his fourth win of the season at Texas, making his fifth Championship 4 appearance. He finished third in the standings for the third consecutive season.
2019: First DNF Since 2019
In 2021, Kevin Harvick experienced his first DNF since the 2019 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, highlighting a period of consistent race finishes prior to this setback.
2019: Drivers Only Broadcast at Charlotte
In May 2019, Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, and Clint Bowyer reprised their roles in the broadcast booth for the Drivers Only broadcast at Charlotte.
2020: 2020 Season Start
In 2020, Harvick began the season by finishing fourth in Duel 2 at Daytona and fifth in the Daytona 500, his first top-five in the race since 2016. He consistently stayed in the top 10 at Las Vegas, Fontana, and Phoenix before the season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: No Guest Analyst Role
In 2020, Kevin Harvick was not one of Fox's guest analysts, and the "Drivers Only" broadcast was not done due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2021: eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Race with Son
In April 2021, Keelan Harvick joined his father, Kevin Harvick, in an eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race.
2021: 2021 Cup Season
In 2021, Kevin Harvick started the Cup season with three consecutive top-ten finishes, joining Michael McDowell as the only drivers to achieve this. However, his streak ended at Las Vegas with a 20th-place finish. He finished 37th at the Circuit of the Americas due to a collision, marking his first DNF since 2019. Harvick criticized NASCAR for the poor visibility during the race. Despite not winning a race for the first time since 2009, he still made the playoffs through consistency.
2021: Guest Analyst at Darlington
In 2021, Kevin Harvick was included in the lineup of guest analysts and served as a color commentator at Darlington in May.
2022: 2022 Season
In 2022, Kevin Harvick started the season with a 30th-place finish at the Daytona 500. Despite consistent finishes, he had four DNFs but broke a 65-race drought with a win at Michigan, becoming the 15th different winner of the season. He then secured his 60th career victory at Richmond. During the Southern 500, his car caught fire, relegating him to last in the Playoff standings. A crash at Kansas resulted in his third consecutive DNF, leading to his elimination in the Round of 16. His crew chief was suspended and fined for a post-race penalty at Talladega, and the team was docked points. Harvick finished the season 15th in the points standings, his first finish outside the top 10 since 2009.
January 9, 2023: Purchase of CARS Tour
On January 9, 2023, a consortium consisting of Kevin Harvick Incorporated, DEJ Management, Jeff Burton Autosports, Inc., and Trackhouse Racing Team purchased the CARS Tour.
January 12, 2023: Retirement Announcement
On January 12, 2023, Kevin Harvick announced his retirement at the end of the 2023 season.
February 5, 2023: Joins Fox NASCAR Broadcast Booth
On February 5, 2023, Fox Sports and Kevin Harvick announced that he would be joining the Fox NASCAR broadcast booth in 2024, joining Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer.
2023: Kern County Raceway Park Renamed
In 2023, Kern County Raceway Park was given new ownership and renamed Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in his honor.
2023: Surpassed Record
In 2023, Shane van Gisbergen surpassed Kevin Harvick's record for earliest career start for a driver to win a race.
April 28, 2024: Standby Driver for Kyle Larson
On April 28, 2024, Kevin Harvick was announced as the standby driver for Kyle Larson at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the 2024 NASCAR All-Star race. Harvick participated in practice and qualifying.
2024: Fox NASCAR Broadcast Booth Role
In 2024, Kevin Harvick joined the Fox NASCAR broadcast booth, alongside Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer.
2024: Fox Commentator
Since retiring from NASCAR Cup Series competition, Harvick signed to call Cup Series races for Fox starting in 2024.
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