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Landen Lewis Interview - 2025 Late Model Stock Tour champion

Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX Oct 23, 2025 34 min

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Landen Lewis shares his journey to becoming the 2025 Late Model Stock Tour champion, highlighting the intense pressure and hard work behind the scenes. He discusses his upbringing in racing, the importance of understanding every part of the car, and the mentorship from Ron Hornaday and others. Landen reflects on the challenges of competing against veterans like Connor Hall and the mental toughness required to succeed. He also reveals his upcoming move to the NASCAR Truck Series with Nice Motorsports and his passion for coaching younger drivers, emphasizing continuous learning and dedication.

Topics: late model stock racing work ethic mentorship mental toughness competition car building knowledge transition to truck series driver development team dynamics racing career progression

Cars: Cupra Born Honda Civic

Kevin Harvick is joined by 2025 CARS Late Model Stock Tour champion Landen Lewis for a special episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. Fresh off his title-clinching run at North Wilkesboro, Lewis reflects on his season-long battle with Connor Hall, finishing 7th in the finale to secure the championship. Landen opens up about his racing journey, the mindset it took to become a champion at just 18 years old, and why he still works on his own cars to stay sharp. He also talks about inspiring the next generation of short-track racers and preserving the roots of the sport. And before the episode ends—Landen drops a BIG announcement about his future you won’t want to miss. LINK TO SUBMIT PICKS FOR MARTINSVILLE: https://forms.gle/gP5eBuaQMF3hHqCg8 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Landen Lewis Joins The Show! 2:49 - Landen’s Work Ethic 13:35 - Call From Dale Jr. 15:40 - Admiration For Kevin 24:39 - Truck Racing Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cupra Born

"So I walk in there and it's Ron. And I'm born today. Born today."

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Honda Civic

"but I actually just got a beater. It's a Honda Civic. And I actually enjoy driving that thing more tha..."

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