Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick is a retired American professional stock car racing driver and current NASCAR analyst, widely regarded as one of the sport’s most successful competitors. Over a 23-year Cup Series career, Harvick secured 60 wins, including the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship and the 2007 Daytona 500. Known as “The Closer” for his late-race prowess, Harvick retired from full-time driving after the 2023 season and transitioned to a broadcasting role in 2024. His 121 combined national series wins rank him third all-time in NASCAR history as of 2025.

Early Life and Background

Born on December 8, 1975, in Bakersfield, California, Kevin Harvick started his racing career on local short tracks before moving up through NASCAR’s developmental ranks. He debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2001 with Richard Childress Racing, quickly making a name as a consistent winner and fierce competitor.

Career

Harvick’s NASCAR Cup Series career spanned 826 races across 23 years, accumulating 60 wins, 31 poles, and 444 top-ten finishes. His hallmark achievements include the 2014 Cup Series championship and winning the 2007 Daytona 500. He also holds the record for the most Cup Series wins at Phoenix Raceway, with nine victories.

Known for his consistency and control, Harvick maintained more wins than DNFs (48) over his career, a rare feat in NASCAR. He drove primarily for Richard Childress Racing and later Stewart-Haas Racing, piloting the iconic No. 4 Ford Mustang before retiring from full-time competition after 2023.

Harvick has also earned two NASCAR Xfinity Series championships (2001, 2006) and multiple wins across NASCAR’s lower national series. Post-retirement, he took on broadcasting duties for Fox in the Cup Series starting in 2024.

Off-Track Ventures

Kevin Harvick owns Kevin Harvick Incorporated, a racing team that competed in Xfinity and Truck Series from early 2000s to 2011 and has strong involvement in late model racing through the CARS Tour. He remains active in motorsports community initiatives, engages with fans on social media, and participates in philanthropic efforts. Since retiring from full-time racing, Harvick has focused on broadcasting and mentoring emerging talent.

Net Worth

Estimates of Harvick’s net worth in 2025 range near $50 million, accumulated through race earnings, team ownership, endorsements, and broadcasting contracts. His long and consistent driving career, coupled with business ventures, contributes to his financial success.

Personal Life

Harvick resides in North Carolina and is known for his approachable personality. Married with children, he balances family life with his ongoing roles in media and motorsports. He is often nicknamed “The Closer” and “Happy Harvick” for his competitive nature and demeanor.

Recent Controversies

Kevin Harvick has maintained a clean reputation with no major legal or ethical controversies reported through 2024 and 2025. He has navigated NASCAR’s evolving regulations and competitive environment professionally, with only routine competitive disputes typical of NASCAR’s intense racing atmosphere.

Key Highlights from Seasons 2024 and 2025

In 2024, although retired from full-time Cup Series competition, Harvick remained active in racing through his team, Kevin Harvick Incorporated, returning to late model competition in the CARS Tour. He also continued his analyst role on Fox’s NASCAR broadcasts.

During his final full-time 2023 season, Harvick finished 13th in Cup Series points, securing a win at Texas Motor Speedway and making the Championship 4. His consistent top-10 finishes and strategic racing kept him a perennial contender until retirement.

As of 1 August 2025, Harvick’s broadcasting career flourishes alongside his racing team ownership and mentoring roles, preserving his status as a respected NASCAR figure.