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Kevin Harvick’s Heart-Melting Message to Fan Proves Why Tony Stewart Driver Retiring Will Be a Huge Loss for NASCAR

Published 01/04/2023, 5:15 AM EST

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A star is born only with sheer hard work and the love of their fans with the right opportunity. And it is very evident in the journey of 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick. The NASCAR community is one tight-knitted community where we have always seen avid fans of the sport speaking their minds.

It’s a dream come true for any fan to meet their favorites and it is usually a star-struck moment for them. An avid fan of NASCAR, Zach Arnold recently posted a picture on Twitter. We can see him meeting Harvick and reminiscing about his time spent last year in it. In the post he wrote, “Meeting Kevin Harvick was a great moment from last year! Before the picture, I told him that he was the only active driver I don’t have a picture with, he responded, “well, you saved the best for last!” #NASCAR”

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Uncertainty and speculations around Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick

We know the veteran for being the longest-tenured active driver in the Cup Series. He is set to enter the 23rd season in the series in 2023. Having won the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and the Daytona 500 to name some. Kevin has a long history with NASCAR. With his contract with Stewart-Haas Racing coming to an end after the Cup Series 2023, there are speculations about whether the 2014 Cup Series champion can commit to the team further. The Closer last took the checkered flag in the NASCAR 2022 season.

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Amid Retirement Uncertainty, Kevin Harvick’s 2023 Plans Potentially Revealed in Tony Stewart’s Update on Social Media

He signed his last deal in 2020 with Stewart Haas Racing, making the Series cup this year his fourth season with them. In an interview on Dale Jr Download podcast from last year, Harvick mentioned that he planned to retire from the series in 2021. Instead, he landed up renewing for two more years. 

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Only time can tell what the future has in store for the man behind the wheel of the #4 Ford. Is it going to be a renewal of the contract with SHR? Or is there something beyond in store for him in NASCAR? With the experience he carries, it seems he can have more avenues open for him and he might surprise everyone. What are your views on it?

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Tanvvi Anand

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Tanvvi is a NASCAR writer at Essentially Sports. After completing her Graduation degree in Psychology from St. Xavier's college, she pursued a career in the media & entertainment industry.
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Akash Pandhare