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Chapter 1

Greatest Moments

A CAREER IN THE FAST LANE Ever since Kevin Harvick was a child, he’s had a love for racing. Though his passion for the sport began when his parents purchased him a go kart as a present, it didn’t end there. His tenacity, willpower, and talent paved the way for an impressive career of victorious moments. Many NASCAR drivers must race professionally for several years before securing a win against the seasoned pros they compete against. Harvick, on the other hand, is an exception to this rule. While many drivers may never have a Top 3 finish in their career, Harvick secured his first win in the Winston Cup Series on just his third try, beating the prolific Jeff Gordon by inches. Even though this was an impressive win, it doesn’t mean that Harvick had it easy. He joined NASCAR with the Camping World Truck Series in 1995. His first win didn’t come until 2002 when he took first place at the Chevy Silverado 150 in Phoenix. During those seven years, he had several Top 5 and Top 10 finishes on his career list. In that same interim, Harvick also made his debut in the Busch series (NASCAR’s

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