Before the 2006 Talladega 500, Cal Norton Jr. told Ricky Bobby, “See you at the truck!” On Friday morning, it was revealed that FOX’s show “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour” will host a live event at the NASCAR Fan Experience held at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, just three days ahead of the 68th Daytona 500.
Co-host Kevin Harvick encouraged fans on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Don’t miss this!” while fellow host Mamba Smith added, “Bring your signs, bring your beer (and) let’s get loud!” Following the announcement, co-host Caitlin Vincy expressed excitement on X, noting, “What’s old is new again! We’re bringing back one of the best fan experiences the NASCAR community has had.”
Currently in its third season on FOX Sports, “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour” features Harvick alongside Smith and Vincy. Harvick is also in his third season as an analyst for NASCAR Cup Series races with Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer. In addition to commentating, Harvick has covered NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series races on FOX before retiring from full-time racing after the 2023 season. Vincy also works as a pit reporter for FOX’s Craftsman Truck Series broadcasts.
Fans can tune in to watch Duel 1 and Duel 2 — 60-lap qualifying races taking place on February 12 at 7 PM ET on FS1 from Daytona International Speedway. The iconic Daytona 500 will follow on February 15 at 2:30 PM ET, airing on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
Fan Take: This news brings a fresh and engaging way for NASCAR fans to connect with their favorite personalities ahead of one of the sport’s biggest events. Reinvigorating fan experiences like this not only builds excitement but also helps grow NASCAR’s community by creating memorable moments beyond the races themselves.
