Yearly, NASCAR names their hottest driver based mostly on a fan vote. Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott has received the consideration for seven consecutive years, following in his father’s footsteps who received the award a report sixteen occasions.
Nonetheless, it seems a brand new driver could also be breaking Elliott’s streak, and it’s considered one of his fellow HMS teammates.
On his weekly Comfortable Hour podcast, Kevin Harvick dissected final weekend’s race at Bristol, praising Kyle Larson for “placing on a clinic.” He even went as far to say that the No. 5 automobile driver has turn out to be the game’s hottest.
“Kyle Larson is the preferred driver within the Cup Sequence proper now,” Harvick stated.
Kyle Larson throughout driver introductions for the NASCAR Meals Metropolis 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.Randy Sartin-Imagn Photos
Comfortable Hour co-host Mamba Smith was stunned by the assertion, questioning Harvick, who doubled down on his assertion.
“[Larson] sells essentially the most souvenirs, races essentially the most races, he wins. He’s on it,” the Fox Sports activities analyst acknowledged.
Earlier within the podcast, Harvick applauded the 2021 Cup Sequence champion for leaning into his character this yr and giving the followers what they need.
“Kyle Larson is paying consideration,” Harvick stated. “He is aware of how you can placed on a present, he is aware of how you can play to the gang. He’s not underrated as a driver, however he’s underrated in plenty of classes off the race observe. Now, you’re beginning to see this character from Kyle Larson to play into the issues which are stated round him.”
Larson has been a detailed contender for the NASCAR fan-voted award in recent times alongside Workforce Penske driver Ryan Blaney. Will 2025 lastly be the yr Chase Elliott is dethroned?
