Kevin Harvick shoves Stephen A. Smith in a locker for saying NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes
Kevin Harvick defended NASCAR drivers against Stephen A. Smith's claim that they are not athletes. Harvick shared his experience of burning 3,200 calories during a 500-mile race to illustrate the physical demands of racing. He criticized Smith for lacking knowledge about the sport and urged him to refrain from making uninformed comments.
- ▪Kevin Harvick pushed back against Stephen A. Smith's assertion that NASCAR drivers are not athletes.
- ▪Harvick reported burning 3,200 calories during a 500-mile race, highlighting the physical exertion involved.
- ▪He emphasized that critics should have a proper understanding of racing before voicing their opinions.
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OutKick Kevin Harvick shoves Stephen A. Smith in a locker for saying NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes Harvick said he burned 3,200 calories during a 500-mile race, comparable only to marathon runners By Matt Reigle OutKick Published April 28, 2026 2:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NASCAR Cup Series Jack's Link 500 Highlights at Talladega Superspeedway Highlights 🏁 NASCAR on FOX Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series: Jack's Link 500 Highlights at Talladega Superspeedway with commentary from Kevin Harvick, Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds and Clint Bowyer, along with Jamie Little, Josh Sims and Regan Smith from Pit Lane. Stephen A.
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