In early 2023, Kevin Harvick made headlines by confirming his retirement plans. After a Hall of Fame-worthy career, he decided to step away from full-time racing. Fox Sports welcomed Harvick into their broadcasting team. His voice now resonates across living rooms, racetracks, and sports bars.
Kevin Harvick’s unexpected reaction from the broadcast booth left his fellow commentators stunned, but fans found it highly entertaining.
Kevin Harvick shocked the booth
.@KevinHarvick has been straight up awesome in the booth this year💯 https://t.co/oNH8GSiFfn
— Rajah Kirby Caruth (@rajahcaruth_) March 25, 2024
Following the crash between the new Japanese entry and a renowned F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at COTA, a gesture shocked the commentators from the booth when Kevin Harvick reacted to the incident by saying, “Well, we’ve got quite the kerfuffle right there.”
The word “kerfuffle” shocked his fellow commentator and left him in surprise in response Kevin Harvick heard saying “Well, it’s my word of the week..”
Meanwhile, fans were ecstatic to hear the word after a long hiatus, with many expressing their desire for it to become a regular occurrence. While some fans were content with just hearing the announcement, others were eager to see the legendary figure back on the racetrack.
Harvick could use his word of the day "kerfuffle" in just about every race. Loved hearing it.
— AmyInTucson (@amy743) March 25, 2024
Aftermath of the crash
Kamui Kobayashi, the talented Japanese driver, made his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series at the Indianapolis Road Course last season. Despite finishing 33rd, he returned in 2024 with renewed determination, racing for 23XI Racing.
“I mean, he just hit me” @kamui_kobayashi on being spun by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Kobayashi also answers whether or not he will be back in NASCAR in 2024:
📹 @WyattGametime pic.twitter.com/06a6grS4sz
— Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) March 24, 2024
Turn 1 became the epicenter of drama. The two cars jostled for space, tires screeching, Kobayashi’s car spun, leaving him momentarily disoriented. Stenhouse Jr., too, grappled with the sudden loss of control.
Kobayashi, ever the sportsman, later reflected on the incident. He praised the intensity of NASCAR racing and expressed his desire to return for more.
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