13-Year-Old Keelan Harvick Wins Florence Icebreaker Late Model Race

Kevin Harvick's son shocks veteran field with impressive victory at Florence Motor Speedway

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Keelan Harvick, the 13-year-old son of NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, won the Icebreaker late model race at Florence Motor Speedway on Saturday, defeating a field of experienced drivers. Starting third, Keelan worked his way to the front and took the lead on a crucial restart with 45 laps remaining, holding off challenges from the competition to take the checkered flag.

Why it matters

Keelan Harvick's victory at just 13 years old is an impressive feat, showcasing his driving talent and potential as a future star in motorsports. As the son of a NASCAR champion, Keelan has racing in his blood, but he is proving he can compete and win against veteran drivers on his own merits.

The details

Keelan Harvick started the race in third position and methodically worked his way to the front, staying inside the top three throughout. A caution flag with 45 laps remaining set up a crucial restart, and Keelan seized the opportunity, passing leader Jake Bollman and pulling away to take the victory. Defending race winner Matt Cox finished second, while veteran driver Lee Pulliam rounded out the podium in third.

  • Keelan Harvick won the Florence Motor Speedway Icebreaker race on February 8, 2026.
  • In December 2025, Keelan became the youngest winner in Snowflake 125 history.

The players

Keelan Harvick

The 13-year-old son of NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, who won the Florence Motor Speedway Icebreaker late model race.

Kevin Harvick

The 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and father of Keelan Harvick.

Jake Bollman

The driver who led the race before Keelan Harvick passed him on the crucial restart.

Matt Cox

The defending race winner who finished second to Keelan Harvick.

Lee Pulliam

The veteran driver who finished third after working his way through the field from outside the top five.

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What’s next

The next major event for Keelan Harvick will be the Snowflake 125 in December 2026, where he will look to defend his title as the youngest winner in the race's history.

The takeaway

Keelan Harvick's impressive victory at the Florence Icebreaker, defeating a field of experienced late model drivers at just 13 years old, is a testament to his driving talent and potential as a future star in motorsports. As the son of a NASCAR champion, Keelan has racing in his blood, but he is proving he can compete and win on his own merits.