NASCAR Cup Series: Top 5 rivalries the sport needs now

#2: Kyle Busch vs. Kevin Harvick

Let’s discuss yet another classic rivalry in modern NASCAR, Kyle Busch vs. Kevin Harvick. Much like Brad Keselowski, Harvick is another hard-nosed veteran who has stood in Busch’s way before.

This rivalry kicked off in the mid-2000s and has always remained relevant in the Cup Series garage. I’ll never forget when this rivalry reached its peak at Darlington Raceway in 2011. If you don’t remember, Clint Bowyer spun late in the race, and then following his spin, Busch turned Harvick after the two made contact the corner before.

Harvick saved his car and eventually confronted Busch on pit road after the race. Busch remained in his car, Harvick reached in, then Busch accelerated, moving Harvick’s car into the inside wall.

This rivalry has flashed time and time again, and it remains relevant due to the mainstream success of both drivers. In fact, 2018 was a year in which both drivers were considered the best in the garage.

If fans could get lucky enough to see this rivalry unfold again, we could be in for a classic battle. This could be the biggest rivalry in NASCAR history under the right circumstances.

Fortunately yet unfortunately, both drivers have matured from their hot-headed nature over the last few years. Both became fathers, won championships and became the faces of their respective race teams. It’s unlikely that we will see these two tangle once again, but with the duo constantly running near each other up front, nothing is out of the realm of possibility.

Just remember last year’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Anything is possible.