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Kevin Harvick loses brakes, still thanks sponsor

Losing brakes is scary, but not as scary as forgetting who butters your bread and makes your sandwich.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Driving a Sprint Cup car is scary enough. There’s ridiculous speed, vehicles all around you and that’s before we talk about the unbearable temperatures in the driver’s seat. Now imagine that you lost your brakes on one wheel and the car isn’t responding right.

Poop, meet pants.

Enter Kevin Harvick, who had ice water in his veins on Sunday. He lost the lead thanks to the malfunction, dealt with an unresponsive car and STILL had time to drop his sponsors slogan when interviewed in the garage.

#dedication

We suppose driving a car without brakes is the definition of “Freaky Fast.” Hahahaha, j/k just a little NASCAR sponsorship humor.

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