Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick, a seasoned NASCAR driver, concluded his full-time driving career with Stewart Haas Racing, driving the No.4 Ford Mustang. Born in Bakersfield, California, Harvick's racing journey began in the short tracks of his hometown, before making his mark in the NASCAR Cup Series. His resume includes a NASCAR Cup Series Championship in 2014, as well as Xfinity Series championships in 2001 and 2006, and a victory in the 2007 Daytona 500. Harvick also holds the record for most Cup Series wins at Phoenix Raceway, with nine victories. His 121 combined national series wins rank him third all-time in NASCAR history, trailing behind Richard Petty and Kyle Busch.

Kevin's NASCAR journey began in 1992 and is one of the six drivers to have won championships in both the Cup series and the Xfinity series. He is also among the 36 drivers who achieved wins in all three of NASCAR’s nationwide series. Since he left the Cup Series, he has taken up a broadcasting role in Cup Series for Fox which he took up in 2024, following his work as an Xfinity series analyst for NASCAR on Fox since 2015.

Harvick also owns Kevin Harvick Incorporated, a race team that competed in the Xfinity Series from 2004 to 2011 and the Truck Series from 2001 to 2011. The team No. 29 late model is currently driven by Brent Crews in the CARS Tour, featuring several drivers including Harvick. He is often called by his nicknames ‘The Closer’ and ‘Happy Harvick’ in the media.

Kevin Harvick’s Early Life

Born on December 8, 1975, Kevin Harvick entered the world of racing at a young age. Harvick grew up in a supportive family environment with his parents, Mike and JoNell, and his younger sister Amber. His passion for racing grew early when his parents gifted him a go-kart as a kindergarten graduation present. He developed serious pursuits in Motorsports and began competing in go-kart races and achieved success with seven national championships and two Grand National championships.

Harvick's early racing career progressed when still in high school and ventured into the NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series. He was also a competitive wrestler, qualifying for a CIF Central Section title in his senior year, and also participated in baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. After high school, he briefly attended Bakersfield College to study architecture but left midway to focus on a full-time racing career. Thus began his journey as a highly successful NASCAR driver.

Kevin Harvick’s Personal Life

After making his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kevin Harvick married DeLana Linville on February 28, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple first met at the Michigan International Speedway in 2000, where DeLana was working in public relations for driver Randy LaJoie. Kevin and DeLana co-own and manage KHI Management LLC and DeLana was often seen supporting her husband from the pit box during races.

The Harvicks reside in Charlotte, North Carolina with two children, a son named Keelan, born on July 8, 2012, and a daughter named Piper, born on December 28, 2017. Keelan has taken up his father as his role model and started competing in kart and legend car racing. In April 2021, he joined Kevin in a eNASCAR iRacing Pro invitational street race, showing his interest and talent in racing.

Outside of Racing, Kevin is a sports fan. He has a separate love for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, with a personal favourite in the team, Eric Lindros. Harvick is also a fan of the New York Yankees baseball team. In 2011 he had the honour of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Yankees game against the Los Angeles Yankee Stadium.

Kevin Harvick’s Family Background

Kevin Harvick is the son of Mike and JoNell Harvick. He was born in Bakersfield, California, and shares a close bond with his younger sister, Amber. His father played an important role in his racing journey, as he gifted him a go-kart that led him to become a NASCAR driver. The family shared a love for motorsports, often attended his races and supported him during his racing career.

Kevin Harvick’s Wife

DeLana Harvick is the partner and wife of NASCAR legend, Kevin Harvick. She is from Kernersville, North Carolina, USA. She is also from a racing background, as she worked in public relations for NASCAR drivers like Randy LaJoie and Jeff Gordon, before crossing paths with Kevin. She also tried her hand at racing, before ultimately finding her calling in other aspects of the sport. Kevin and Delana tied the knot in 2001.

Kevin Harvick’s Kids

Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana are the parents of two children. Keelan Paul Harvick, born on July 8, 2012, Keelan is the eldest child of the Harvick family. Showcasing a natural inclination towards racing, he has already begun competing in karting races, hinting at a potential future in the sport. Piper Harvick, the youngest of the family was born on December 28, 2017, and is currently 6 years old.

Kevin Harvick’s Social Media

Kevin Harvick is active on social media, particularly Twitter and Instagram, keeping his fans updated on his racing career and offering glimpses into his life off the track. Kevin posts regularly about his personal life and day-to-day adventures alongside his racing. Kevin Harvick has nearly 2659 posts on his Instagram, followed by 401,000 people.

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Kevin Harvick’s Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kevin Harvick, a former American NASCAR driver, has a net worth of $110 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his successful NASCAR career, endorsements, and business ventures, including his ownership of Kevin Harvick Incorporated. According to Celebrity Net Worth from June 2018 to June 2019, Kevin earned $13 million. That was enough to make him the 4th highest-paid driver in NASCAR. In 2020, he earned $12.2 million, and in 2021 and 2022 he made $10.9 million each year. Over his career, Kevin Harvick has earned $210 million.

Kevin Harvick’s Brand Ambassador

Throughout his career, Kevin Harvick has been associated with numerous brands as part of sponsorship and endorsement deals, they are as follows:

• Busch Beer

• Jimmy John’s

• Hunt Brothers Pizza

• Mobil 1

• Fields

• Budweiser

• Reese's

• Shell/Pennzoil

• GM Goodwrench

• Goodyear

• Chevrolet

• Rheem

• Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

• Bad Boy Buggies

• Outback Steakhouse

• Freaky Fast Rewards

• Subway

• Hershey’s

• Craftsman

• Tide

• Snap-on Tools

• Fastenal

• ACDelco

• Champion

• Ford Performance

• Cheerios

• Clorox

• Coca-Cola

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)

• STP

• Wix Filters

• E-Z-Go

• Lowe’s

• Burn Energy Drink

• Kroger

• Sylvania

• Turtle Wax

• Ritz

• Ore-Ida

Kevin Harvick’s Investments

Kevin Harvick has also made multiple investments. He has many business ventures which include the company KHI Management and Late Model Racing Series Cars Tour. KHI Management is a sports and celebrity management industry that aims at providing better exposure to its clients. The Cars Tour is an Asphalt Touring Series featuring the Late Model Stock Cars and providing an opportunity to young racers.

Kevin Harvick’s Career Stats

NASCAR Cup Series Career

• Races Run: 826 races over 23 years

• 2023 Position: 13th

• Best Finish: 1st (2014)

• First Race: 2001 Dura Lube 400 (Rockingham)

• Last Race: 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (Phoenix)

• First Win: 2001 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 (Atlanta)

• Last Win: 2022 Federated Auto Parts 400 (Richmond)

• Total Wins: 60

• Top Tens: 444

• Poles: 31

NASCAR Xfinity Series Career

• Races Run: 349 races over 21 years

• 2021 Position: 77th

• Best Finish: 1st (2001, 2006)

• First Race: 1999 Kmart 200 (Rockingham)

• Last Race: 2021 Pennzoil 150 (Indianapolis G.P.)

• First Win: 2000 Carquest Auto Parts 250 (Gateway)

• Last Win: 2018 Rinnai 250 (Atlanta)

• Total Wins: 47

• Top Tens: 261

• Poles: 25

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Career

• Races Run: 124 races over 19 years

• 2021 Position: 105th

• Best Finish: 12th (1999)

• First Race: 1995 Spears Manufacturing 200 (Mesa Marin)

• Last Race: 2021 Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt (Bristol Dirt)

• First Win: 2002 Chevy Silverado 150 (Phoenix)

• Last Win: 2012 Kroger 250 (Martinsville)

Kevin Harvick’s NASCAR Records

• 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion

• 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion

• 2001, 2006 Busch Series Champion

• 1998 Winston West Series Champion

• 2002 IROC Champion

• 2007 Daytona 500 Winner

• 2003, 2019, 2020 Brickyard 400 Winner

• 2011, 2013 Coca-Cola 600 Winner

• 2007 NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Winner

• 2009, 2010, 2013 Sprint Unlimited Winner

• 2014, 2020 Cook Out Southern 500 Winner

• 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race Winner

• All-time wins leader at Phoenix International Raceway

• 2008 Oxford 250 Winner

Kevin Harvick’s Race Wins

NASCAR Cup Series

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 (2001) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Pennzoil 400 (2006) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Daytona 500 (2007) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• California 500 (2007) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 (2008) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Quicken Loans 400 (2010) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Kobalt Tools 400 (2011) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• AAA 400 (2011) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Coca-Cola 600 (2011) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Ford EcoBoost 400 (2012) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Duck Commander 500 (2015) at Stewart-Haas Racing - 1st
• Texas 500 (2017) at Stewart-Haas Racing - 1st
• Federated Auto Parts 400 (2022) at Stewart-Haas Racing - 1st

NASCAR Xfinity Series

• Carquest Auto Parts 250 (2000) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• American 300 (2001) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Coca-Cola 300 (2001) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Nationwide Series Race (Daytona) (2002) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Rinnai 250 (2018) at Stewart-Haas Racing - 1st

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

• Chevy Silverado 150 (2002) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 (2004) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st
• Kroger 250 (2012) at Richard Childress Racing - 1st

Kevin Harvick’s Contract

As of the 2024 season, Kevin has retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition. He has signed to work as a commentator for FOX Sports.

Past Contracts

• Stewart-Haas Racing (2014-2023)

• Richard Childress Racing (2001-2013)

• Kevin Harvick Incorporated ( 2004-2011)

Kevin Harvick’s Awards

• 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year

• 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year

• 2001 NASCAR Busch Series Most Popular Driver

• 1995 NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series Rookie of the Year

• 2015 ESPY Awards Best Driver

• Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers (2023)

• West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame (2023)

Kevin Harvick’s Cars

• No. 4 Ford Mustang (Stewart-Haas Racing), Harvick drove the No. 4 car for Stewart-Haas Racing from 2014 to 2023. This vehicle was instrumental in his success, including winning the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

• No. 29 Chevrolet (Richard Childress Racing), Harvick drove the No. 29 car in the Cup Series from 2001 to 2013. This car was pivotal in securing his first Cup Series win and the 2007 Daytona 500 victory.

• No. 33 Chevrolet (Richard Childress Racing), in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Harvick drove the No. 33 Chevrolet from 2009 to 2010, achieving multiple race wins, including the 2009 Nationwide Series Race.

• No. 2 Chevrolet (Kevin Harvick Incorporated), representing his team in both the Xfinity and Truck Series, Harvick drove the No. 2 Chevrolet from 2004 to 2011.

• No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado (Kevin Harvick Incorporated), in the Truck Series, Harvick used the No. 4 Silverado from 2001 to 2009.