The news that all-time great driver Kevin Harvick will retire after the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season became official on Thursday morning — and the NASCAR world had a lot to say about it.
Fans and colleagues and NASCAR officials talked about his start: The 47-year-old Bakersfield, California, native was only 25 when he was thrust into the national spotlight after being asked to run in Dale Earnhardt’s stead after the NASCAR legend was tragically killed in the 2001 Daytona 500.
They talked about his wins: Harvick has notched 60 career Cup Series wins — which is tied for ninth all-time — and has a 2014 Cup Series championship and a Daytona 500 win to his name.