Kevin Harvick claps back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim that NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes
Kevin Harvick responded critically to Stephen A. Smith's claim that NASCAR drivers are not athletes, arguing that such opinions are uninformed and dismissive of the physical demands of racing. Harvick cited scientific data showing he burned up to 2,400–3,200 calories during races, comparing the exertion to that of marathon runners. He was joined by colleagues and fellow drivers in defending the athleticism required in motorsports.
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Sports Kevin Harvick claps back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim that NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes By Matt Ehalt Published April 29, 2026, 11:13 a.m. ET Add NASCAR drivers to the ever-growing list of those Stephen A. Smith has offended. Legendary driver Kevin Harvick teed off on the ESPN pundit after he said NASCAR racers are not athletes, joining a chorus of those within the sport pushing back against Smith’s narrative. “If you don’t know anything about racing, just keep your opinion to yourself because you shouldn’t even have an opinion if you don’t know anything about a sport,” Harvick said Tuesday. 3 Kevin Harvick in 2019. Getty Images He added: “I think this is just instance where Stephen A.
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