Kevin Harvick blasted manufacturers for their desire to lessen horsepower in motorsports.
The 2014 Cup Series champion made the comments on a recent episode of “SPEED with Harvick and Buxton”.
What happened?
Harvick said taking horsepower out of race cars is wrong with today’s racing.
He believes fans want to see fast race cars, and manufacturers are trying to take that away.
Why it matters for Kevin Harvick
Harvick competed from 2001-2023, winning 60 Cup races and the 2014 championship.
He retired from full-time NASCAR competition after the 2023 Cup Series season.
What comes next?
Harvick hopes to see a change for what the fans want.
He said the fans love fast and loud, and that’s what racing is all about.
The former driver of the No. 4 car said it only hurts teams in the end.
Harvick went on to discuss the sights and sounds of IndyCar racing, and how a high level of horsepower creates excitement and atmosphere.
Harvick does not hold back, saying “Screw the manufacturers”.
He believes part of racing’s identity has been lost by taking away horsepower.
Harvick said fans want to see fast and loud race cars.
He believes manufacturers are ruining the novelties of motorsports in an attempt to be economically friendly.
The NASCAR on FOX color commentator believes manufacturers have their reasons.
But Harvick does not believe it is a positive for motorsports, and he hopes to see a change.
Harvick said “We’re fighting it right now in NASCAR”.
He believes nobody cares about less horsepower in race cars, and it’s not what fans want to see.
Harvick won 60 Cup races during his career.
He is now a retired NASCAR champion, but still speaks out on issues in the sport.