When it comes to Daytona 500 finishes, Kevin Harvick’s 2007 duel to the stripe with Mark Martin is undoubtedly one of the best ever. Harvick won by 0.02s, the second-closest finish in the Great American Race’s history. Behind them, a huge wreck kicked off, leading to Clint Bowyer somersaulting across the finish line in flames. Thankfully, he clambered out unhurt.
This weekend, Harvick will start his last Daytona 500, as the analytical yet often-outspoken Californian retires from full-time racing to join Bowyer (a zany Kansan) in the TV booth at FOX Sports next year. And while Harvick went on to win a Cup title, and became a senior figure among the drivers, it’s that victory that he’ll be most remembered for.
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