In the exhilarating world of NASCAR, many drivers’ kids follow in their father’s footsteps as they look forward to carving their place among the stock car greats. One such youngster is the 11-year-old pint-sized version of the legendary racer Kevin Harvick, Keelan Harvick, who drove a full-body stock car for the first time. 

What’s more remarkable about Keelan’s first run are the guiding hands of not one but two NASCAR icons that ensured the aspiring racer’s spin around the track went smoothly. Following the high-octane stint on the track, Keelan takes a moment to cherish the joy as he unravels his gratitude toward his other mentor.

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Now that Kevin Harvick has left such a storied legacy behind, his son is picking up the pace to follow in his father’s footsteps, as the onus to continue Kevin’s legacy in the world of NASCAR is a big deal. But Keelan Harvick is not alone in his quest to succeed, as he has the support of two mentors. One is, naturally, Kevin Harvick, but the other mentor is a 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee, Ron Hornaday Jr, who’s also renowned for running Team Hornaday Development, a development program specializing in polishing the skills of aspiring racers to ensure their superiority in the future.

With Ron Hornaday, Keelan Harvick is sure to unlock the stock car racing potential that he has inherited from his legendary father. And his smooth ride in the #94 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was nothing short of impeccable, not to forget that the output is coming from the 11-year-old kid, who took the checkered flag home at the Legends Features race on Thanksgiving Day in November 2023. Harvick Jr took to X, thanked his mentor, and wrote, “First time in a full-body stock car! Thanks Mr. @ronhornadayjr and @VETSRacing for letting me take the street stock for a spin! #keeplearnin #keepdiggin #keeppushin”.

Keelan Harvick’s stint would’ve undoubtedly received praise from his father, Kevin Harvick, and mentor, Ron Hornaday. But it was the NASCAR community that was left spellbound as they witnessed the prodigy in action.

Keelan’s smooth glide on the tracks astonishes the racing world

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From time to time, Kevin Harvick and his ruthlessly dominant display on the ovals of America have shocked the fans, let alone his rivals and crew. But this time, it’s Keelan’s finesse that was up for display and, within no time, became the talk of the town.

One fan commended Keelan’s skills but, at the same time, drove the community’s attention to the fact that the 11-year-old has great mentors and wrote, “You gotta great teacher in @RonHornaday and your dad, @KevinHarvick. Nice buddy! 😎”

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Keelan’s performance mesmerized this fan so much that she couldn’t help but comment, “You looked real sporty out there!”

Another fan shared mutual belief as he unraveled his feelings on Keelan’s run and wrote, “And you did Awesome kiddo!!!”

A die-hard fan of Kevin Harvick was so impressed by the young one’s stint that he commented, “It’s so fun watching you learn and grow. Thank you @KevinHarvick and @DeLanaHarvick for letting us ride along with his progress.😊”

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Kevin Harvick’s son is leaving no stone unturned to prove his mettle to the NASCAR world, and with his successful stock car run, his career is sure to soar to great heights. What are your views on Keelan’s impressive run?