Harvick wins playoff berth in Texas

Kevin Harvick (Ford) is in great shape. The pilot of the Stewart-Haas Racing became the 17th winningest man in the history of the Nascar Sunday after his success at Texas Motor Speedway, the 45th of his career.

SEE YOU IN MIAMI! @KevinHarvick advances to the #Championship4 with today's win at @TXMotorSpeedway! #NASCARPlayoffs #4TheCup pic.twitter.com/pmvxe1wmkB

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) November 4, 2018

Enough to assure him a place among the top 4 of the playoffs of the American championship, two rounds before the end of the season, with Joey Logano (Penske). “I knew that at the last restart (three laps from the finish), I had to take the trajectory at the top of the track. »

“Sometimes I need a reminder of what you mean to people, and why you come to these (@NASCAR) breeds. »

Since having children, @KevinHarvick loves doing stuff like taking a selfie with a fan. #4TheCup #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ZHwhPWq3lf

- NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) November 5, 2018

The winner then called a young fan to the finish line to take a selfie with him. “It’s a moment this kid will never forget!” I didn't know where his parents were, maybe it wasn't the best thing to take him to the circuit », laughed Kevin Harvick, himself a father.

While the next elimination race is scheduled for Phoenix (Arizona) next Sunday, Martin Truex Jr. (Toyota, 9th) is third in the playoff rankings, while the Busch brothers (Kurt on Ford and Kyle on Toyota) complete the top 5, to the advantage of Kyle Busch.