Like father, like son. Max Verstappen always talks about how his father, Jos helped with everything he knows about racing. And now Max is a 2X world champion. The same look the case with renowned NASCAR driver, Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan Harwick. The 10-year-old recently shared his dream by posting a Tweet which made the whole F1 community melt like ice cream. Let’s dive deeper into this father-son tale.
Winning the Monaco GP is like a dream come true. Even racing at the prestigious GP is what every single driver growing up dreams about. The celebrities, history, traditions, and ambiance, everything makes it super special. Not to mention, the challenge the barriers pose to the drivers. The Monaco track has been engraved amongst the most iconic circuits. One does not complete the Triple Crown without winning this prestigious F1 race. As a result, the son of a Former NASCAR champion shared his dream of racing at Monaco.
Maybe one day 🏎️ 🇲🇨 pic.twitter.com/jZfCXKIxGW
— Keelan Harvick (@KeelanHarvick) April 25, 2023
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Keelan Harwick has been around the racing culture ever since he was born. Looking up to his father, Kevin Harvick’s son started karting at the age of 7. Now 10 years old, Harvick Jr. wants to continue his dream of becoming a professional driver. However, unlike his dad, the junior wants to drive in Formula 1 and not NASCAR. Keepan suggests his dad has already made the Harvick name proud in NASCAR and it’s his time to build the Harvick name in F1.
According to chronicleonline.com, Keelan Harvick said “My dad already built his name in NASCAR,” Suggesting he wants to do something else, Harvick Jr said “I want to build something different. I want to go to F1.”
In a recent Tweet posted by Keelan Harvick on his Twitter account, the 10-year-old posted a photo of him at the Monaco GP circuit with the Caption “Maybe one day 🏎️ 🇲🇨”. Having already shared dreams of joining F1, Keelan now revealed his dream of racing at Monaco. F1 has been growing significantly in the USA and young drivers like Keelan wanting to join F1 is proof of that.
Nevertheless, Keelan Harvick’s tweet and the three magic words posted by him sent the whole F1 community into a meltdown as they celebrated the Harvick family name wanting to join F1 and race at the Monaco GP. Let’s see how the fans have reacted and celebrated Harvick Jr.’s dream.
Fans React to Kevin Harvick’s son wanting to Race at Monaco in F1
Fans took to Twitter to express their joy as they melted after seeing Kaleen Harvick wanting to race at Monaco at only 10 years old. Many fans suggested that the sky is the limit for this little rockstar and that they can’t wait to see where his dream takes him. While others were positive that one-day Harvick Jr. will make it if he stays positive. Let’s see how the fans reacted on Twitter:
The sky is the limit!! Can't wait to see where your dreams and ambition take you! ⭐
— Debbie (@Debbie227) April 25, 2023
Keelan can't believe you have become the young man you are, the sky is the limit
— Scott Hunt (@shracin) April 26, 2023
Of course one day!! You’ll get there, think positive! 👍🏻
— Dawn Powell (@DawnP315) April 25, 2023
No problem Keelan, you will get there!!
— Sweetiepie (@sweetiepie630) April 25, 2023
Some suggested that they would give anything to see Keelan in F1, especially with Andretti Autosports. With Andretti’s proposal to join F1 looking promising, fans look up to the American team to bring in more American talent to the F1 Grid.
Give anything to see you in @F1 and especially with @FollowAndretti 🙏🏻
— Michael Novak (@MikeN328) April 25, 2023
Go after your dreams @KeelanHarvick 👏🏼
— M Huneycutt (@MrsHuney8814) April 26, 2023
Keep setting goals! Keelan 👊👊
— Dave Krieg (@dbkrieg) April 25, 2023
You can do it! 😎
— Jim Sloan (@calefan28) April 26, 2023
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Will be waiting.
My next driver to follow— Barry reichner (@BarryReichner) April 26, 2023
Fans backed the young driver to follow his dream telling him he can do it if he keeps setting goals and pursuing them. Some fans even went on to say that they’ll be waiting for him to join F1 and that he will be the driver they would follow and support. It is yet to be seen whether Harvick Jr. has what it takes to become an F1 driver.
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What do you think of the post Tweeted by Kaleen Harvick? What was your reaction to the heart-melting moment?