Mike Helton Interview
Description
Mike Helton reflects on his rise to becoming NASCAR President, the lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt’s death on safety in NASCAR, and the ongoing evolution of the sport as leadership looks toward the future. On this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Kevin Harvick sits down with Helton to discuss how he got his start in racing and worked his way up through NASCAR, the critical changes made to cars and tracks in the wake of Earnhardt’s passing, how those safety improvements continue to evolve today, the biggest challenges facing the sport moving forward, and personal stories from Harvick’s driving career that highlight Helton’s leadership and the relationship between drivers and NASCAR.
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Mike Helton Joins The Show!
1:17 - Early Journey Into NASCAR
3:30 - Biggest Moments Which Grew Sport
8:15 - Increased Safety Measures In NASCAR
18:16 - Future Of NASCAR
24:30 - Social Media Changing NASCAR
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