Elite sports see a constant churn, with older athletes going out and making room for the new generation. In NASCAR, Kevin Harvick falls in the category of the outgoing generation, as the 47-year-old enters what would be his 23rd season in the Cup Series.
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Kevin Harvick is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in NASCAR in the 21st century. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver has close to 800 Cup Series races over his long career.
The 47-year-old may have gotten his hands on just one Cup Series when he won the Championship in 2014, but he has been a consistent performer over the two decades that he has raced in NASCAR.
But as he stands at the cusp of the twilight of his life and his career, it is time for him and for his fans to look past him and look to the future. Harvick is well aware of that inevitable conversation he will need to have with himself.
With the Iron Man record in sight, Harvick might look to break the record and then go out in style to end his illustrious racing career.
Make some room for Next-gen Kevin Harvick
As Harvick begins his move away from racing, a proud Harvick posted an update about his son’s win in the junior leagues.
So proud of @KeelanHarvick putting in the work! https://t.co/eE7PmnwJvs
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) December 11, 2022
The post had fans gushing about the young, talented driver –
Keelan could give Ty Gibbs some lessons on how to act like a grownup.
— Barbara Weems (@BJWeems1) December 12, 2022
That kid has more guts and character than most boys twice his age. Keep grinding young fella…..
— Kevin Pierce (@pierce_kelvin) December 12, 2022
His dad showed him the right way, so proud all of my generation of @NASCAR driver's are "passing the baton" on to what looks like my kid's generation of the sport I love ❤️ https://t.co/yuxNrdZEsF
— Erick Severson (@minnerick46) December 11, 2022
Such a Great Young Man you and Delana are raising
— Sharon Miller (@sharon4happy) December 11, 2022
You’re gonna need a bigger trophy cabinet……
— Colin Sullivan (@ColinS88) December 11, 2022
I’m so impressed by this young man. Good job Kevin and Delana.
— Dana Wright🌻 (@evilredhead4KH) December 11, 2022
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Great job keelan, proud papa there keep it up little buddy
— Keith Snyder (@keith88fan) December 11, 2022
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There’s still time for Keelan Harvick to make it to the Cup Series, but he definitely has fans rooting for his success.