NASCAR History at COTA! Tyler Reddick’s DOMINANT Run, Lawsuit Update & Phoenix Preview

Tyler Reddick rewrites NASCAR history with three straight Cup Series wins to open the 2026 season, becoming the first driver since 1949 to start 3-for-3, as COTA delivers chaos, mechanical failures, late-race drama, and major playoff implications. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down Reddick’s dominant weekend, Shane van Gisbergen’s push to second, Ty Gibbs’ statement finish, Kyle Larson’s cool suit malfunction, Alex Bowman’s early exit, Ross Chastain’s costly penalty, and the latest developments in the Joe Gibbs Racing–Chris Gabehart lawsuit. The crew then previews Phoenix Raceway — where Harvick won nine Cup races — explaining what makes the track so challenging and revealing their official race predictions for the weekend. Mamba’s Social Sips dives into Bill Elliott’s vintage victory at age 70, Myatt Snider’s last-second braking advice, and fan voicemails from around the country.

0:00 - Intro

2:32 - COTA Weekend Recap

33:54 - Phoenix Preview

42:30 - Mamba’s Social Sips

50:05 - Last Call

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