Kevin Harvick, Son Keelan to Race Together in CARS Tour Event

The father-son duo will team up for Rackley W.A.R. at Kern Raceway in California this weekend.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:55pm

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NASCAR veteran Kevin Harvick and his 13-year-old son Keelan will race together this Saturday in the CARS Tour event at Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, California. The Harvicks will be representing the HendrickCars.com sponsor on their late-model cars as part of the three-car Rackley W.A.R. team. This marks an opportunity for Keelan to gain more experience, as he recently signed with Toyota Racing Development despite his father's long-time partnership with Ford.

Why it matters

The Harvick family's participation in the CARS Tour event highlights the growing opportunities for young drivers like Keelan to develop their skills, even as they navigate the complex world of manufacturer partnerships in NASCAR. This race also showcases Kevin Harvick's continued involvement in nurturing the next generation of racing talent.

The details

Kevin Harvick, the owner of Kern Raceway, will be joining his son Keelan as part of the Rackley W.A.R. three-car team for the CARS Tour event this Saturday. The race will be streamed live on Flo Racing. Both Harvicks will be driving late-model cars sponsored by HendrickCars.com, as Kevin looks to aid Keelan's development and early success.

  • The CARS Tour event at Kern Raceway will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Keelan Harvick recently signed with Toyota Racing Development at the age of 13, despite his father's long-time partnership with Ford.

The players

Kevin Harvick

A veteran NASCAR driver and the owner of Kern Raceway, where the CARS Tour event will take place.

Keelan Harvick

Kevin Harvick's 13-year-old son, who recently signed with Toyota Racing Development and will be racing alongside his father in the CARS Tour event.

Rackley W.A.R.

The three-car team that the Harvicks will be representing in the CARS Tour event.

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What they’re saying

“Let's go to California, RW @CARSTourWest at @KernRaceway with Vito Cancilla, @KeelanHarvick, and @KevinHarvick Saturday night on @FloRacing. 7:30pm Pacific/10:30pm Eastern.”

— Vito Cancilla (Twitter)

What’s next

After this weekend's CARS Tour event, Keelan Harvick will continue to race part-time with Rackley W.A.R. as he looks to gain more experience. Once he turns 15, he will be eligible to compete in ARCA cars, and at 17, he can move up to the Truck Series, where Rackley W.A.R. also has a team.

The takeaway

The Harvick family's participation in the CARS Tour event showcases the growing opportunities for young drivers like Keelan to develop their skills, even as they navigate the complex world of manufacturer partnerships in NASCAR. This race also highlights Kevin Harvick's continued involvement in nurturing the next generation of racing talent.