Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon & Kyle Larson on Building a Championship Powerhouse

Kevin Harvick sits down with Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, and reigning champion Kyle Larson for a wide-ranging conversation following Larson’s new five-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. The group discusses why the long-term deal made sense for both sides, why Larson feels at home with HMS after winning a championship, and what Hendrick and Gordon saw in Larson when they first brought him into the organization. They also break down what separates Hendrick Motorsports from the rest of the garage, how the team has built a culture that continues to produce record-breaking Cup Series wins and championships, and what Larson’s expectations are for the 2026 season as he looks to defend his title. Chapters: 🏁 0:00 - Intro 🏁 0:40 - Hendrick Motorsports Joins The Show! 🏁 1:09 - Larson Signs Long-Term Extension 🏁 4:10 - Culture At Hendrick Motorsports 🏁 6:35 - First Time Going After Larson 🏁 9:58 - Larson’s Experience In Sprint Cars 🏁 12:56 - Rick Hendrick Using TikTok 🏁 14:56 - What Makes The Daytona 500 Special 🏁 20:56 - Managing Kyle Larson #KevinHarvick #NASCARonFOX #NASCAR SUBSCRIBE for more from Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour:    / @harvickhappypod   The FOX Sports App, built for the modern sports fan: https://t.co/CRhWt4ryp3 ►FOX Sports YouTube channel: http://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSPORTS ►NASCAR on FOX’s YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeNASCARonFOX ►CFB ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeCFBonFOX About Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour: NASCAR legend and Former Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick gives his expert opinion on the top NASCAR storylines weekly alongside FOX Sports’ Kaitlyn Vincie and NASCAR’s Chief Hype Officer, Mamba Smith.    / @harvickhappypod