As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 8, 2025, veteran driver and current analyst Kevin Harvick has thrown his support behind a Team Penske standout. On his “Happy Hour” podcast with Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith, Harvick confidently named Joey Logano as his top pick to take the checkered flag at Michigan, citing Logano’s track record in Fords and his wealth of experience .
Harvick’s reasoning is straightforward: he believes Ford has a significant edge at Michigan this season. “I’m going to take Logano… I just don’t think you’re going to beat the Fords this weekend,” Harvick stated during the broadcast, adding that Logano’s seasoned expertise makes him the clear favorite . Among his co-hosts, Kaitlyn Vincie initially leaned toward William Byron, impressed by Hendrick Motorsports’ recent performance—but eventually conceded after Harvick’s statistical breakdown . Meanwhile, Mamba Smith thought RFK driver Ryan Preece might pull off an upset and land his first win of the season .
Harvick’s endorsement is grounded in data: Logano has already notched three triumphs, eight top-five finishes, and 18 top-10 appearances at Michigan across 28 starts . Historical context reinforces the prediction as well—Fords have demonstrated dominance at this track in recent years, winning nine of the last ten Michigan races .
Logano’s consistency and Ford’s strong setup at the two-mile oval give Harvick confidence. As Harvick put it, when Fords are performing well, Logano is right in his element . With the 2025 Michigan showdown nearly upon us, Harvick’s prediction adds fuel to a growing narrative: can a Ford-powered Logano capitalize on the advantage and take home the crown?
