NASCAR Announcer Makes Opinion On Chicago Extremely Clear originally appeared on The Spun.
After calling for NASCAR to end its Chicago Street Course event as recently as last week, Kevin Harvick seems to have changed his tone on the Grant Park 165.
Following Sunday’s race (which was won once again by Shane van Gisbergen) the NASCAR legend came out and praised stock racing’s governing body for introducing the street race three years ago.
“The thing that I love about Chicago— all three years its felt like [fans] are so engaged in what’s going on,” Harvick said on his “Happy Hour” podcast. Adding that it’s “One of the best events that NASCAR has ever decided to do because of the fact that they stepped out on a limb, we went street racing and its entertaining to watch.”
“… I think its just one of the greatest events that they’ve created lately and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.”
“[Chicago is] one of the best events NASCAR has ever decided to do.” @KevinHarvick shares his take on NASCAR’s street course.” pic.twitter.com/mASrnWiBjd
— HarvickHappyHour (@HarvickHappyPod) July 8, 2025
Fans reacted to the former Cup Series champion’s take on X.
“I [really] don’t agree,” a user said.
“🤣🤣this was the worst race of the year by far,” another replied.
“I bet if he was driving and was involved in the Hocevar incident he’d say it was horrible and would bash nascar all day,” a fan commented.
“Of course Harvick the guy with the worst opinions would say Nascar did good with this. Exactly why most people shouldn’t have a podcast,” another person posted. “This track Sucks the layout Suck the racing is terrible. Its just a [expletive]show.”
NASCAR’s street event is certainly a bit polarizing among certain pockets of its audience. But Harvick seems to be onboard with the sport continuing its annual race in the Windy City.
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NASCAR Announcer Makes Opinion On Chicago Extremely Clear first appeared on The Spun on Jul 8, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
