Keelan Harvick, the son of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, is a second-generation racer who has come into the limelight after joining the X30 Junior Series. He was inspired by his father and started racing on a local track very young.
The rising sensation in the racing arena, Keelan Paul Harvick, is stacking up trophies in junior racing with each passing year.
Key Takeaways
- Keelan Harvick was born on July 8, 2012, to former racing car driver and commentator Kevin Harvick and DeLana Harvick.
- He started racing when he was 7 and has won multiple junior-level Championships.
- Recently, he won two races in the Thanksgiving Classic at the Southern National Motorsports Park.
He has a growing mindset and learns from his mistakes on the track, allowing him to do better in upcoming races.
Four years into his career, he has numerous awards, showcasing the racing potential that runs in Harvick’s blood.
The Second Generation Racer, Keelan Harvick Is Only 12 Years Old
Keelan was born on 8th July 2012 in Kernersville, North Carolina, to his mother, DeLana Harvick, and father, Kevin Harvick.
He is 12 years old as of 2024.
Standing 4 feet and 7 inches tall, Keelan weighs 70 lbs, which is ideal for his age.
Harvick Jr. has enjoyed a well-provided childhood, as he comes from a wealthy family with a stable background.
When he was born, his father had just completed racing in the Coke Zero 400 in Daytona, which helped provide a well-nourished life for Keelan.
During his early childhood, they had two cats and three dogs, which consequently taught him to be empathetic and affectionate not just to humans but also to animals.
As he was growing up, they frequently spent their holidays together, and their go-to destination was Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Keelan Has Bagged Multiple Wins In the Junior Carting Championships
Keelan started racing when he was 7 years old, following the path led by his father, a multi-time NASCAR champion, Kevin Harvick.
He made his racing debut on May 20, 2020, in a go-kart at GoPro Motorplex. He was qualified for the pole in eighth place and was firmly bitten by the racing bug.
Harvick Jr. drives the #62 car powered by Hunt Brothers Pizza.
At eight, Keelan has been persistent behind the wheel, exhibiting the same consistency his dad displayed for nearly three decades in NASCAR.
A few months after his birth, his parents opened a Twitter account under his name, and instantly, he gained hundreds of followers due to his dad’s popularity as a racer.
According to his Twitter handle, in one of the games he participated in August 2021, he made a mistake while fighting for second place and almost crashed. However, he managed to save it and dropped to the tenth position.
After demonstrating outstanding performance in 2021, he returned stronger in the 2022 US Pro Kart Series, where he won.
Before this, he has won multiple championships in the junior karting ranks.
Additionally, he participated in the Thanksgiving Classic at the Southern National Motorsports Park 2023, where he won two of the three races, the first and the third. In the second race, he finished P6.
He pierced through the field during the Southern Nationals, taking the checkered flag and adding another trophy to his growing cabinet.
The funding for his racing journey has been provided by Justin Marks, who owns the Trackhouse Racing.
They plan to bring the father-son duo to Trackhouse, garnering even more attention and fulfilling fans' wishes to see them together on the same racing field.
Moreover, in February 2024, Harvick Jr. participated in the Winter Nationals, where he won on the third day.
Managed to get the win on day 3 of Winter Nationals! #62 @hbpizza @Realtree @TreeTopInc @TeamTrackhouse @iRacing @puryeartank @PristineAuction @EZGOvehicles @MortonBuildings pic.twitter.com/B4TejJDCzA
— Keelan Harvick (@KeelanHarvick) February 15, 2024
His schedule was especially packed in March 2024, when he had two races per day, and his tournaments were scheduled only for a week or two.
On 2nd and 3rd March, he raced in the Spring Fling at the Dominion Raceway, where he had two daily races.
Then, from March 7th to 9th, he competed at the Southern National Motorsports Park, followed by Florence Motor Speedway on 16th March.
Similarly, to end the month, his race was scheduled on 30th March 2024 for Dominion Raceway.
FAQ's
Does Keelan Harvick Have Any Siblings?
Yes, he has two sisters named Piper Harvick and Paige Harvick. He was excited when his little sister, Piper came into this world.
When Did Keelan's Father, Kevin Harvick Retire?
He retired on 5th November 2023, after his final race as a full-time driver at Phoenix.
