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Keelan Harvick, the 13-year-old son of former Cup champion Kevin Harvick, signs a driver development deal with Toyota Racing Development. TRD boasts a strong roster of prospects, integrating vendors like ExxonMobil to sponsor Harvick's journey. TRD President Tyler Gibbs praises Keelan’s on-track performance and professionalism off it, stating excitement about the partnership. Keelan quickly rises through racing ranks, becoming the youngest winner of major national late model events and ranking 12th in the latest Cup prospect rankings. "They win a lot, and I want to be with an organization that wins," Keelan states. Toyota focuses on both physical and mental driver development, collaborating with Tricon Garage for opportunities at the Cup and O'Reilly levels. Kevin Harvick emphasizes Toyota's commitment to driver and human development, which influences their decision. Keelan must wait until he's at least 16 to compete in trucks and 18 for the Cup series.
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