At simply 13 years outdated, Keelan Harvick will now comply with the extremely profitable Toyota pipeline as one of many producer’s growth drivers.
“I’m actually grateful to have this type of alternative with Toyota Racing Growth,” stated Harvick. “To have their help and have the ability to symbolize ExxonMobil, it doesn’t get significantly better. I’m nonetheless getting expertise, however it’s going to be a privilege to be a part of the TRD program and be taught from the opposite drivers.”
On the finish of final 12 months, Harvick grew to become the youngest-ever winner of the Snowflake 125 at 5 Flags Speedway. He then received at Florence Motor Speedway’s Icebreaker earlier this month, changing into the youngest winner of that occasion whereas additionally incomes his first profession LMSC victory. His accomplishments additionally embrace the The 2024 INEX Younger Lions Nationwide title, 4 zMAX CARS Tour Professional Late Mannequin wins, and two CARS Tour West Professional Late Mannequin Sequence wins.
Keelan is the son of Kevin Harvick, who received the 2014 NASCAR Cup Sequence championship and 60 races in his Corridor of Fame profession.
“Everybody at Toyota and TRD are excited to welcome Keelan into the TOYOTA RACING household,” stated Tyler Gibbs, president of TRD’s American department. “Keelan has confirmed himself on-track, and regardless of his younger age, has continued to be smart past his years along with his professionalism and work ethic off of it. TRD is thrilled to companion with Keelan and his household as Keelan continues to develop his racing craft. We see a shiny future forward for him, and everybody at Toyota is proud to be a part of his journey.”
Keelan will compete in dozens of late mannequin races this 12 months and can companion with Rackley W.A.R. within the No. 62 Toyota Camry with ExxonMobil because the sponsor.
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