NASCAR Sprint Cup 2014 Winner: Recapping Road to Kevin Harvick’s 1st Title

Kevin Harvick took his first ever Sprint Cup Series title Sunday with a come-from-behind victory, but the thrilling ending was the culmination of a year-long road to glory. The 38-year-old held off Ryan Newman, one of the four remaining Chase contenders, who was set to win it in second place before Harvick's late surge. He went from 12th to first in the final 15 laps, making his pit crew erupt with excitement, as Bleacher Report shows: Harvick is a two-time Nationwide Series winner, but neither of those titles come close to matching what he pulled off in 2014. Here's a look at his notable season stats: In his first year with Stewart-Haas Racing, Harvick started out hot and never really cooled off. After an incredible season, he saved his ...

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