“I Love the Gadgets”: Kevin Harvick Opens Up About His Newest Obsession—MotoGP

The 78th MotoGP World Championship is set to kick off this weekend in Buriram, Thailand, with the Thai GP. It is a significant season as it marks the final year the sport will use 1000cc bikes. The motorsports world is tuning in to catch the action, and so is Kevin Harvick.

The 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion spoke about the upcoming MotoGP season on Fox Sports’ SPEED with journalist Will Buxton. He admitted that he grew fascinated with the sport recently, following Trackhouse’s involvement in it.

The technology and aerodynamics of the motorbikes, in particular, have left him awestruck.

“I love all the gadgets. I love the aero side of things. So, you look at these bikes and just all the little pieces and parts that are put all over these bikes from an aero standpoint,” Harvick said.

“And just watching the riders ride these bikes is just one of the most unbelievable things that you’ll ever watch. And I got to watch it in person at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway one year,” he added. 

Harvick suggested that fans should not miss the chance to check out the bikes in person if they ever get the opportunity. Coming from a driver who has spent his career around high-performing vehicles packed with some of the most sophisticated technology available, his endorsement of MotoGP bikes carries significant weight.

Harvick names his top-5 drivers of all time

Every racing fan will produce a different list when asked to name the five greatest motorsports drivers in history. However, some names are bound to appear on all of them. Harvick was asked to reveal his pick on SPEED, and he gave out a well-thought-out list.

“So, on my list, I had the Big E, Dale Earnhardt. Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Michael Schumacher, and AJ Foyt,” said Harvick.

Of these drivers, only Andretti and Foyt have international experience. They transitioned between stock car racing and open-wheel racing during their careers, hitting the bullseye in both disciplines. Ask a younger fan to put together a similar list today, and Harvick would likely be one of five names included.