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“Didn’t Really Expect”: Kevin Harvick Overwhelmed After Incredible Honor Ahead of NASCAR Retirement

Srijan Mandal
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Throughout his years in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kevin Harvick has grown to become one of the most respected and loved drivers out on the race track. Although in his early days, he did have a wild reputation, as he aged, Harvick slowly mellowed down.

Now, as Harvick nears the end of his storied career, the NASCAR community has something special in store for him. The upcoming race at Homestead Miami promises to be a celebration of Harvick’s incredible career and a chance for fans to show their appreciation for all that he has accomplished.

Kevin Harvick was left speechless after receiving a great honor

The Stewart-Haas Racing driver recently posted a video on his social media, where he was seen standing in front of a hidden signboard. As he removed the blank sheet, the board behind revealed the name of the race.

Realizing the magnitude of the message, Harvick stated, “Oh Wow! That is really cool. The 4Ever 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway, that’s uh, that is definitely top of the list for the surprises of the year.”

He added, “Just you never know what’s coming next and the year has just been great support from sponsors and fans and racetracks. But to have the 4Ever 400 race title is something that I didn’t really expect. So thank you Mobil1 and this is gonna be fun.”

Heading back to his championship-winning track in grand style

Soon after Harvick’s post regarding the naming of the upcoming Miami race, journalist Dusting Long also confirmed the same. The official name of the race would be the 4EVER 400 Presented by Mobil 1.

Interestingly, the 47-year-old Stewart-Haas Racing driver won his Cup Series championship at this exact venue back in 2014. Thus returning to Homestead with the race being named after him has to be one of the highest honors for him across his illustrious racing career.

Although, unlike in the past, the Miami-based racetrack no longer hosts the season finale. But this surprise is pleasant enough and must hold significant value for Harvick as he inches toward the final few races of his glittering career.

About the author

Srijan Mandal

Srijan Mandal

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Srijan Mandal is the Lead NASCAR Editor and Strategist at The Sportsrush with a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of motorsports. With several thousand articles under his belt over the years, he has established himself as a leading authority on all things racing. His passion for motorsports started at a young age, and he has dedicated his career to covering the sport in all its forms. He is an expert in various disciplines, including stock car racing, American motorsports, Formula 1, IndyCar, NHRA, MotoGP, WRC, WEC, and several more. But Srijan's love for racing goes beyond his writing. He actively competes in professional open-wheel sim racing, using '88' as his racing number. While he mostly participates in GT Endurance classes, he also ventures into Stock Car racing from time to time. In case, you wish to contact Srijan, kindly send an email to him at srijan.mandal@sportsrush.com or just DM him on Twitter.

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