NASCAR Announcer Makes Opinion On Chicago Extremely Clear
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.
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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."
Fans reacted to the former Cup Series champion's take on X.
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"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."
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: FOX Sports NASCAR broadcaster, Kevin Harvick waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by)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
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