Kevin Harvick Reflects on Dramatic NASCAR Charlotte Win

Kevin Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion, reminisced about his most cherished memory from the 2011 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The race unfolded as a fuel mileage contest, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. taking the lead heading to the final lap into turn 3. A spotter informed Harvick's team that the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Earnhardt Jr., was running out of gas.

As Harvick exited turn 4, he effortlessly passed the struggling Earnhardt Jr., who was unable to accelerate due to a lack of fuel. Harvick asserted, "We were at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2011 and it became a fuel mileage race... Dale Jr. was leading the race coming to the checkered flag into turn 3. Spotter was on the radio that the 88 was out of gas and as we came off turn 4, drove right by him like he was tied to a post because he was not running anymore and didn't have enough gas to get off of turn 4 back to the start/finish line."

While this victory holds a special place in Harvick's heart, Earnhardt Jr.'s fanbase might have a different perspective.