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Toyota Racing Development signs 13‑year‑old Keelan Harvick to long‑term deal

Toyota Racing Development has signed 13‑year‑old Keelan Harvick to a long‑term driver deal, aiming to develop him for the Cup Series.

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) announced Monday that it has secured a long‑term contract with 13‑year‑old third‑generation driver Keelan Harvick, the son of former Cup champion Kevin Harvick. The deal will see Keelan compete in a schedule of late‑model races with RACKLEY W.A.R. and Kevin Harvick, Inc., driving the No. 62 Toyota Camry backed by ExxonMobil.

TRD’s program will provide on‑and‑off‑track support, including access to the Toyota Performance Center, as Keelan transitions from a European karting focus to a U.S. NASCAR career. The partnership underscores Toyota’s commitment to developing future Cup Series talent, following the success of drivers such as Christopher Bell, Corey Heim and John Hunter Nemechek.