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Health Setback Forces Keelan Harvick to Delay Highly Anticipated CARS Tour Debut

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 2, 2025
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Health Setback Forces Keelan Harvick to Delay Highly Anticipated CARS Tour Debut

Nov 5, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Keelan Harvick, son of NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) during the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A heartbreaking turn of events unfolded as 12-year-old racing prodigy, Keelan Harvick, son of NASCAR icon Kevin Harvick, was compelled to pull out of his much-anticipated CARS Tour Pro Late Model Series debut. This abrupt withdrawal emerged as a shocker to fans and the racing industry, as the young Harvick had been carving a distinctive path in the motorsport world, demonstrating skill, maturity, and commitment far beyond his years.

Keelan, who had been showcasing impressive strides in the racing circuit, from his dominance in European go-kart races to his victories in U.S. Late Models, had to shelve his debut owing to a sudden bout of illness. The news was broken to his fans and followers via a social media announcement, where Keelan expressed his regret and disappointment.

Fighting a stomach bug and unable to give his 100% behind the wheel, Keelan admitted that it wouldn’t be fair to his team or competitors to attempt racing in his current condition. This unexpected setback came just hours before he was set to take the wheel at the New River All-American Speedway, marking his first drive in a Pro Late Model.

The CARS Tour Pro Late Model Series is particularly noteworthy as it is co-owned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., and serves as a competitive proving ground for young, aspiring racers. Keelan’s participation in the series had generated a considerable buzz in the racing community, as it marked his transition into a full-time stock car racer.

Despite this setback, Keelan’s journey in motorsports continues to be remarkable. Graduating from go-karts to dominating Legends Cars in 2023, and then transitioning into Late Models, he has been steadily making his mark in the racing world. His prowess was further proven when he secured his first stock car victory at Florence Motor Speedway, just a few months after his solid eighth-place finish in his Limited Late Model debut.

While young Keelan’s journey hit a speed bump, his father, Kevin Harvick, has his eyes set on the NASCAR Cup Series. As the motorsport world gears up for its first road course race of the season at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), the senior Harvick tipped William Byron as the likely winner. According to Kevin, Byron’s early-season form, coupled with his success on road courses, makes him a strong contender for victory.

William Byron, the Hendrick Motorsports driver, has been demonstrating a phenomenal performance in the ongoing season. He notably won the season opener, the Daytona 500, for the second consecutive year and has previously showcased his prowess on road courses with victories at Watkins Glen and COTA. With the challenging 2.40-mile COTA circuit up next, Byron’s skill and confidence make him a favorite, according to Harvick.

In the end, while Keelan Harvick’s dream debut might have been put on hold, his journey in motorsports is far from over. Fans and followers eagerly anticipate his return to the track, to watch this young racer continue his quest to etch his own legacy in the world of racing.

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