Rackley W.A.R. has forged a new partnership with Kevin Harvick, Inc. (KHI) that will focus on continuing to build and elevate the organization’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Late Model programs.
The partnership will bring together Rackley W.A.R. co-owners, Willie Allen and Curtis Sutton, with multi-time NASCAR National Series champion driver and car owner, Kevin Harvick.
Both Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan will join Rackley W.A.R.’s Super Late Model and Pro Late Model programs for the 2025 season. The NASCAR Cup Series champion will also serve as a consultant to the team’s NASCAR Truck Series program.
Dawson Sutton, a development driver for Rackley W.A.R., will transition into a full-time campaign in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starting in 2025, as announced on Thursday, driving the No. 26 entry.
“Although KHI had some success this year in the Late Model Stock world, the Pros and Supers are different animals,” Kevin Harvick said. “We still plan to have a presence in the CARS Tour next year, but Rackley W.A.R. has a solid and proven track record that will drastically improve the learning curve for Keelan and I in the Super and Pro Late Models. In return, I hope that my years of owning and operating a championship-winning truck program will help shorten Dawson’s learning curve in his rookie truck season and positively impact their truck program. We look forward to working with Willie and the Sutton family in 2025.”
Rackley WAR’s driver development program is led by Willie Allen, the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of The Year and the 2015 Pro Late Model Champion at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
The team’s previous roster of drivers includes 2024 Daytona 500 winner William Byron, Ross Chastain, Josh Berry, Timothy Peters, and Connor Zilisch. The future of Rackley WAR’s driver development program will only continue to grow with the addition of Kevin and Keelan Harvick.
“Teaming up with Kevin Harvick is a game-changer for us at Rackley W.A.R.,” said Rackley W.A.R. co-owner Willie Allen. “His experience as a champion driver and owner brings an incredible amount of knowledge that will help elevate our truck program to the next level. Having Keelan and Kevin join our Late Model team next season is just as exciting. We’re not just building a partnership—we’re building a future. There’s no doubt this collaboration will drive success, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”
Harvick, a 60-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, will bring to the organization a wealth of knowledge in experience, having competed in NASCAR’s National Series for nearly 30 years, debuting in the NASCAR Truck Series in 1995.
The Bakersfield, California-native also ran a successful NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series operation for many seasons, which garnered a combined 53 victories in NASCAR’s National Series and a pair of Truck Series championships.
“It’s exciting to have this opportunity present itself,” said Curtis Sutton, co-owner of Rackley W.A.R. “In our fifth year as an organization, Rackley W.A.R. is taking strategic steps for a successful 2025 and beyond. Kevin is the first link of many more to come. He will help Willie and I guide the Late Model and NASCAR Truck Series team for long-term success.
“As you strive to grow any business, you have to surround yourself with exceptional people and winners,” continued Sutton. “Kevin and his family have both traits. Kevin has been a winner in everything he has done. I know this is going to be a great partnership for Rackley W.A.R. and KHI’s employees, drivers, vendors, sponsors, and all of our fans.”
