Kevin Harvick’s racing dynasty is shifting into a new gear. While his son Keelan dominates headlines in late-model competition, daughter Piper Harvick is quietly accelerating her own motorsport journey, and her mother, DeLana, just dropped the latest clue.
Piper Harvick Revs Up Racing Journey With Go-Kart Upgrade
A recent social media exchange sparked the buzz. When a fan asked DeLana Harvick if 7-year-old Piper shares the family’s “need for speed,” she retweeted the query with a reply: “She just got an upgrade on her go-kart motor so 😫.”
She just got an upgrade on her go-kart motor so 😫 https://t.co/ee30GZSeq8
— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick)
The post, paired with Piper’s recent karting milestones, signals that the Harvicks are nurturing a second-generation phenom.
Piper’s purple helmet and focused demeanor have become familiar sights at local tracks. Last year, Kevin shared how she mentored fellow young racer Audrey Larson, daughter of Kyle Larson, during a karting session.
“Best day she’s ever had,” Kevin said. “The reason that it was that way is because she could be the teacher. She wanted to teach Audrey how to go around the racetrack. And so, she took instruction in front of her very well. Piper had the best day she’s ever had at the Go-Kart track.”
DeLana’s latest motor upgrade hint aligns with Piper’s steady progression. Though still in recreational karting, the move suggests competitive ambitions. The Harvicks’ approach mirrors Keelan Harvick’s early path — he debuted at age 7, and now races full-bodied cars.
“Fun to watch her grow and learn,” Kevin wrote in a social media post last month, showcasing Piper’s track day.
Piper had a big day yesterday! Fun to watch her grow and learn! pic.twitter.com/qAtTLt86Yy
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick)
The family’s racing roots run deep. DeLana, daughter of former Busch Series driver John Linville, grew up around garages. Her hands-on support for Keelan and now, Piper, underscores a shared commitment. “Had fun at the kart track training with Piper and Keelan,” Kevin posted earlier this year, highlighting their collaborative coaching style.
Keelan Harvick Accelerates Family Legacy With Track Success
While Piper gears up, 12-year-old Keelan Harvick is already etching his name in racing lore. The prodigy notched a career-best third-place finish in the CARS Tour Pro Late Model race at North Wilkesboro Speedway last week, defending his podium spot against veteran Spencer Davis in a nail-biting final lap.
“It was definitely fun racing Spencer,” Keelan said post-race. “I got a little nervous around that last lap where he kind of went up, low, and I was just trying to get around him cleanly, but yeah, it was a really good run for us.”
His performance follows a breakout 2024 season that included a Limited Late Model win at Florence Motor Speedway and 27 karting victories. Kevin has championed his son’s rapid rise, emphasizing adaptability over rigid plans.
The Harvicks’ dual focus on Keelan’s career and Piper’s budding skills reflects a broader trend in NASCAR families. For Kevin, balancing commentary duties, team ownership, and parenting two racers requires precision.
As Piper tests her upgraded kart and Keelen eyes his next Pro Late Model start, one truth emerges: The Harvick name isn’t just surviving in motorsports — it’s multiplying. And with DeLana steering the family’s off-track logistics, their legacy is firmly in the fast lane.