“You’ve Made Me Forever Proud”- Tony Stewart Pays “Man Behind the Visor” Kevin Harvick Tear-Inducing Tribute in His Own Unique Style

The NASCAR world received a piece of massive news recently. This year 2023 will be the last season that fans get to see NASCAR Champion Kevin Harvick on the race tracks. The 47-year-old announced his retirement early on Thursday and everyone has a lot to say about him.

The No. 4 Ford Mustang driver for Stewart-Haas Racing has been receiving a lot of love and wishes from all around. Since the news of his retiring post this season, his career as well as personality has been appreciated by a lot of them. He has been an exceptional person, both on track and in helping people around him. He indeed is a legend.

Tony Stewart’s heartfelt message for Harvick

The iconic Tony Stewart of Stewart-Haas Racing posted a video on Twitter and wrote, “Kevin, you’ve made the boss 4EVER proud. For competing fiercely, caring deeply, speaking up & never settling. By doing it your way, without apology & elevating our team. Now let’s make your final laps the best laps. Savor the season. Take it in. Compete like hell. #4EVER.” In the video, Tony poured his heart out reminiscing about old times with Harvick. He described him in the best possible way, appreciating the man he is and the attitude he carried on the circuit. Stewart said, “As a competitor, there isn’t anyone better. One of the smartest, most versatile drivers I’ve ever raced with.”

For all his great attitude and contribution to SHR, he said, “Your legacy at SHR will not be defined by trophies, but how you elevated our race team. You brought a mentality, a my way or the highway approach, one that insists we never settle for 2nd best.” Appreciating what he did for others, he said, “You speak up when others stay silent. You have a desire, dedication, and passion that’s hard to tame. And your mark will stay long after you have hung up your helmet. What u have done off the track is equally impressive.”

Wishing Kevin Harvick nothing but the very best for his last season, Stewart beautifully said, “In your last season, savor every lap. I know that you’d do the same thing that u have done for the last 22 years – race like hell. But take it all in, take a deep breath, and realize the little things that are actually the big things. A hug from Keelan and Piper, the click on the hans, the snap you are putting on the steering wheel, the firing of the engine, the roar of the crowd, and a Busch light with your team. Enjoy these moments because they don’t last forever. I know no matter what, you have made me forever proud.”

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Kevin Harvick, the man with a heart of gold

Happy Harvick started his career in 1995 and has created a big place for himself in the NASCAR world. He is the third of only six drivers that have won a championship in both the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. Harvick’s 121 combined national series wins currently rank him third all-time in NASCAR history. Only behind Richard Petty and Kyle Busch, respectively. He is the longest-tenured active driver in the Cup Series. He ranks fifth to win a race in each of NASCAR’s three national series out of 36 drivers who won.

With his unbelievable personality on the track, he also became a voice and protector for a lot of people in the sport. It was very evident in the 2022 season, especially when he spoke against safety issues around the Next Gen cars. He encouraged the drivers to speak up until both the sanctioning body and they were on the same page to make the necessary changes.

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The Closer will always be remembered in the world of NASCAR for everything that he has done. Fans can cherish this last season he is racing in 2023. Tony Stewart’s video is indeed very special and fans can soak in their favorite’s best moments.