“This Was for the Old Man”- Kevin Harvick’s Son Keelan’s Young Lions Triumph Enthralls Racing Fandom

Kevin Harvick bid farewell to full-time racing in the NASCAR Cup Series last Sunday. Following the conclusion of the postseason finale in Phoenix, the 47-year-old acted upon his decision, which he’d communicated at the start of 2023. While the fans might miss one Harvick on the track, they could also see another Harvick gracing the tracks soon.

Harvick’s 11-year-old son, Keelan, has been on the radar for a long time. The budding NASCAR racer drives the No. 62 Hunt Brothers Pizza Go-Kart in the United States Pro-Kart Series. Having gathered attention while rising through the ranks, the youngster has hogged some more limelight recently with another win in a U.S. Legend Car.

More celebration for Kevin Harvick as his son brings home another win

Saturday was a racing festival at Fayetteville Motor Speedway. As Legend Car Dirt Racing arrived at the venue, the already enthusiastic crowd in North Carolina found a way to soothe their racing hearts. More than 110 cars participated in the 2022 iteration of the competition. Looking at its success in the previous year, the authorities decided to return in 2023, and it is safe to say that the decision has paid off.

Fans saw a younger Kevin Harvick in Keelan as he raced away to a win in the Trackhouse-sponsored Legend Car. Keelan launched his career in the Young Lions division by donning the green and white vehicle. Apart from Harvick, Kyle Busch‘s son, Brexton has also participated in the tournament.

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The Starkid pair took part in the Summer Shootout series and have gradually gained experience across different racing circuits in the country. Specifically, Keelan has garnered a lot of exposure, having visited tracks throughout the country at such a young age.

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Kevin Harvick holds a special place in NASCAR fans’ hearts. The Stewart-Haas Racing star has been a fan favorite for years, and with his retirement coming in the past week, uncountable memories have rushed through our minds. Looking at Keelan winning in the younger echelons of the sport, fans have gathered to convey their well wishes.

“Congratulations young man on your win!!! Chip off the block…” commented a fan.

The presence of the Trackhouse logo on Keelan’s car has triggered many fans’ curiosity. One of the fans hinted at the same as he wrote, “trackhouse you say?”. Another fan looked at the win as a tribute to the #4 driver’s retirement from the Cup, as he said,

“Congratulations, Keelan.. this was for the old man..”

“Cool Keelan! DO NOT RUB IT IN THAT YOU’VE WON IN 2023 AND YOUR DAD DID NOT!!!” wrote another fan on Twitter, throwing a subtle dig at Harvick, who has been winless in 2023. Although that didn’t affect Harvick’s playoff campaign much, that will count in the stats book.

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Seeing a young crop of drivers prepare to replace the previous generation in the grand scheme is great. With one of NASCAR’s biggest superstars out of the competition, it will be interesting to see how events unfold in the coming years.