WATCH: Kevin Harvick has a wholesome dad-daughter moment, gives ‘start your engines’ command for Bristol Xfinity race with Piper

Kevin Harvick has 2 kids, Keelan and Piper Harvick and are 5 years apart.

WATCH: Kevin Harvick has a wholesome dad-daughter moment, gives ‘start your engines’ command for Bristol Xfinity race with Piper

Kevin Harvick with his daughter, Piper Harvick (Credits: IMAGO)

In a heartwarming moment at the Food City 300 Xfinity race at Bristol, Stewart Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick shared a special father-daughter connection as he jointly announced the ceremonial “start your engines” command with his daughter, Piper Harvick. Harvick, who had announced his impending retirement from racing a while back, was honored to commence the race at a track with significant memories in his illustrious career.

As Kevin Harvick took to the stage with his daughter Piper by his side, the crowd at Bristol Motor Speedway witnessed a touching moment. Amidst cheers and applause, Harvick expressed his gratitude to the Bristol fans for their unwavering support throughout his career. With Piper sharing this special occasion, the father-daughter duo added a personal touch to the traditional command, making it a cherished memory not only for them but also for the racing community and fans.

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Harvick, a three-time Cup Series winner at Bristol, was elated seeing the Bristol fans and their unwavering support. This father-daughter moment symbolizes the transition into a new chapter in his life. It was a reminder of the human side of racing, the emotions, and the connections that extend beyond the track.

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In the following race, drivers battled fiercely on the high-banked Bristol track. The night was filled with surprises, as Justin Allgaier‘s dominant win earned him a spot in the Round of 8 in the Xfinity Series playoffs. Meanwhile, the race saw Dale Earnhardt Jr. lead for a significant portion before a fire ended his run in the No. 88 car. 

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The entire fandom stands united to hail the command as the best-ever

Kevin Harvick with his daughter, Piper Harvick
Kevin Harvick with his daughter, Piper Harvick (Credits: Essentially Sports)

The video of this deep-felt moment was shared on the official X handle of the NASCAR Xfinity account, and it immediately garnered the affection of all the adoring fans. For the first time in a very long time, the entirety of the NASCAR fandom shared the exact view on the command. 

A lot of enthusiasm and energy was palpable in Piper’s voice as she commanded the drivers and her father. Fans lauded this a lot and deemed it to be the best command NASCAR has seen this year. The fandom instantly fell in love with Piper’s energy and cheered her on in the comments.

Starting 21st, he aimed for an exciting and potentially triumphant farewell race on Bristol’s high-banked track. Fans were undoubtedly melted over the cutest start your engines command of the season.

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