Kevin Harvick's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kevin Harvick. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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.

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.

2000: Signed with Richard Childress Racing

In 2000, Kevin Harvick signed with Richard Childress Racing to drive the No. 2 Chevrolet for his first full Busch Series season and went on to win the NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year.

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: 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: Xfinity Series Championship

In 2001, Kevin Harvick won the NASCAR 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: 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.

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.

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.

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: Xfinity Series Championship

In 2006, Kevin Harvick won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.

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: 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.

July 21, 2008: TD Bank 250 Win

On July 21, 2008, Kevin Harvick won $37,300 at the 35th annual TD Bank 250 presented by New England Dodge Dealers in Oxford, Maine, defeating tour regulars Glen Luce and Joey Polewarczyk Jr. He became the first active NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver to win the 250.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

2015: Back-to-Back Wins Since 2015

In 2018, Kevin Harvick earned back-to-back wins at Atlanta and Las Vegas, marking the first time he had achieved consecutive wins since 2015, when he won at Las Vegas and Phoenix.

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: 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.

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.

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.