SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

Rosenqvist's Historic Indy 500 Win, Antonelli wins 4th straight & Kyle Busch's Lasting Legacy

It is an emotional and action-packed episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET. Co-hosts Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick report from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway following a historic and bittersweet weekend in motorsports. The guys reflect on the tragic passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, celebrating his massive legacy and the impact he left on the next generation of drivers. Plus, they break down a historic, photo-finish at the 110th Indy 500, Daniel Suárez’s clutch victory at the Coca-Cola 600, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 dominance in Canada, and a massive milestone for Kevin Harvick himself. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Felix Rosenqvist Wins Closest Ever Indy 500 12:45 Buxton's Call of the Final Lap of the Indy 500 16:00 The Legacy & Impact of Kyle Busch 23:00 Daniel Suarez Wins Coca-Cola 600 26:00 Kimi Antonelli Wins 4th Consecutive 30:45 Kevin Harvick Elected To NASCAR Hall of Fame 36:00 Driver of the Week 39:42 The Racing Line 48:45 Replay Review 51:20 Final Lap 54:00 Best Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Danica Patrick Interview

On this special edition of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Will Buxton sits down for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation with one of the most polarizing, groundbreaking, and influential figures in modern motorsport history: Danica Patrick. Danica traces her journey back to the raw, ultra-competitive days of Midwest go-karting before opening up about the pivotal, terrifying decision to move across the Atlantic to England at just 16 years old. She shares what it was really like to be dropped into the brutal European junior formula ladder as a teenager—navigating not just a completely foreign racing culture, but the isolation of breaking into a fiercely guarded "boys' club" of global racing. The conversation shifts to her historic open-wheel career, where she relives the magic and chaos of the 2005 Indianapolis 500—an iconic rookie performance where she led 19 laps and sent "Danica Mania" into absolute overdrive. She also takes us inside her transition to stock cars, reflecting on the immense pressure of capturing the pole position for the 2013 Daytona 500 and carrying the expectations of an entire sport on her shoulders. Finally, Danica gets candid about the psychological toll of the spotlight. She discusses how she learned to handle intense media scrutiny and paddock criticism, and offers a fascinating take on how today's hyper-reactive social media landscape would have fundamentally altered her career if it had been around during her peak racing days. It is a masterclass in mental toughness, resilience, and raw speed from a driver who refused to be defined by anyone else's rules. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Danica Patrick Joins The Show 1:20 Where Did Your Love of Racing Come From? 2:00 Moving To Europe At 16 To Race 5:45 Getting into INDYCAR 9:30 Transitioning Into NASCAR 13:25 Favorite Driver Right Now 15:28 Favorite Track 16:20 Dealing With Icon Status 19:00 Acceptance Into The INDY World 22:10 How Would Social Media Impacted Danica's Career 24:00 Dealing With Criticism 27:00 Advice To Young Drivers 29:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Hamlin Dominates the Monster Mile + Verstappen Suffers Nürburgring Heartbreak

Dover Motor Speedway completely lived up to its "Monster Mile" reputation this week, and Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton are here to break down every single piece of flying debris. In this episode of Speed with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, the guys dive into Denny Hamlin’s commanding All-Star victory and the terrifying, fiery 9-car frontstretch pile-up that shook the field. Kevin goes "Under the Hood" to analyze how the high-stakes format pushed drivers past the absolute limit. Meanwhile, the racing world stood still as reigning champ Alex Palou secured the Indy 500 pole. Will uses "Buxton's Breakdown" to explain why this historic race remains the absolute peak of global motorsport. The guys also unpack a medical emergency and subsequent miracle victory in MotoGP, Corey Day's spectacular 3-wide pass in the Xfinity Series, and a massive proud-dad moment as Keelan Harvick takes the checkered flag at Kern Raceway. Plus, Max Verstappen suffers brutal 24 Hours of Nürburgring heartbreak, fans vote for their Driver of the Week, and a preview of the Indy 500. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Hot Topics 1:00 Denny Hamlin Wins All-Star Race 2:15 Under The Hood: Wrecks in All-Star Race 10:15 Alex Palou Takes Indy 500 Pole 11:30 Alexander Rossi Crash In Indy 500 Practice 13:30 Buxton's Breakdown: Why The Indy 500 Is The Greatest Race Of All 22:00 MotoGP: Scary Wrecks at Catalan Grand Prix 24:00 Corey Day Wins At Dover 25:11 Kyle Busch Wins Truck Series 27:23 Natalie Decker Quits 33:42 Keelan Harvick Wins at Kern Raceway 34:19 Max Verstappen At Nürburgring 35:15 Rest of Hot Topics 36:40 Driver of the Week 40:40 The Racing Line 47:00 Replay Review 50:15 Final Lap 54:02 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Richard Childress Interview

In this special episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick returns to a place that's very special to him, the Richard Childress Racing Museum in North Carolina. Kevin sits down with the man who gave him his start, Richard Childress, for a candid and emotional conversation about the moments that defined an era of NASCAR. They pull back the curtain on the heavy days of 2001, discussing the immense pressure and profound grief of Kevin stepping into the seat of the No. 29 Chevrolet just days after the tragic loss of Dale Earnhardt Sr. The duo also explores Richard’s famous "curator" habits, touring his massive 47,000-square-foot collection of history, from pristine championship cars to the tiny mementos Richard refuses to throw away. Later in the show, Dr. Andy Randolph, Technical Director of ECR Engines, joins the conversation to bridge the gap between history and the future. Dr. Andy breaks down the "Performance Revolution" driven by POET bioethanol, explaining how the same high-octane fuel that powers 200+ RCR victories is fueling energy security and engine longevity for drivers across America. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:49 Kevin’s RCR history 01:28 Dale Earnhardt cars at RCR Museum 02:56 Reflecting on 2001 7:20 1998 Daytona 500 08:55 Evolution of the Engine Shop 10:24 Seat on the Board of Directors for Growth Energy 11:44 Racing Driving Biotechnology? 12:56 Museum Car Rotation 14:00 Kevin’s Defining RCR Moment 16:18 Kevin Driving Dale Earnhardt’s Car In 2001 18:55 Dr. Andy Randolph Joins 19:11 Transformation of Bioethanol Fuel 21:06 Working Relationship with POET 22:14 Best Conversations Between Dr. Andy Randolph & Richard Childress 24:12 Development of the Engines 26:45 What Is Zero-carbon Bioethanol? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

SVG'S Greatest Comeback Ever! Lundgaard's Late Pass + Kasey Kahne Is Back On The Podium

On this episode of Speed with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Kevin and Will start at Watkins Glen, where Shane van Gisbergen put on an absolute clinic, erasing a massive 30-second deficit in the closing stages to carve through 23 cars in just 17 laps. Kevin Harvick takes us "Under the Hood" to analyze how SVG managed to find grip where no one else could, securing his seventh career Cup victory and further cementing his status as the undisputed king of the road courses. But the dominance didn't stop there; we also look at Connor Zilisch’s nail-biting win in the O’Reilly series and Kaden Honeycutt’s logic-defying four-win weekend across three different series, a feat that left the entire paddock shaking their heads. The conversation shifts from the asphalt to the dirt as we celebrate Kasey Kahne’s emotional return to victory lane in the World of Outlaws—his first driver win in nearly 30 years—and Ken Roczen’s inspiring Supercross title, a triumph nearly a decade in the making following his career-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, in the world of open-wheel, Will Buxton sounds off in "Buxton’s Breakdown," defending Alexander Rossi’s frustrations over INDYCAR’s caution calls at the Sonsio GP, where Christian Lundgaard captured a career-defining win for McLaren. We also take a global look at the shifting landscape of Formula 1, discussing the newly announced 2027 engine regulations designed to move away from "battery-style" racing and back toward raw internal combustion power. As we move through the field, we check in on MotoGP’s French thriller, BMW’s historic WEC win at Spa, and a chaotic WRC finish in Portugal before turning the show over to you. We dive into the Racing Line to answer your voicemails about which manufacturers should enter the sport and where in the world we’d host the ultimate NASCAR/Indy/F1 triple-header. After reviewing some heart-stopping "over the wall" wrecks in our Replay Review, we set our sights on the horizon. We close out the show with the Final Lap, previewing the million-dollar chaos of the NASCAR All-Star Race at the Monster Mile in Dover and the iconic Indianapolis 500. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Hot Topics 1:00 Van Gisbergen Victory At Watkins Glen 2:00 Under The Hood: SVG's AMAZING comeback 6:00 Kasey Kahne 1st World of Outlaws Win 8:00 INDYCAR: Lundgaard Win At Sonsio GP 10:25 Buxton's Breakdown: Rossi's Frustration Over Caution 18:28 Kaden Honeycutt: 4-Win Weekend 20:40 Connor Zilisch: Last Minute Move Brings Home Win 23:33 Supercross: Ken Roczen Wins Title 23:52 MotoGP: Jorge Martin Win at Le Mans 24:33 Rest of Hot Topics 28:00 Driver of the Week 31:50 The Racing Line 38:36 Replay Review 40:09 Final Lap 46:09 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]