by finishing the Pocono 500, #29-Kevin Harvick has now been running at the end of 53 straight races. No DNF’s [did not finish]. The modern era record [1972-present] is 56 held by Jeff Gordon [2001-2002], the all time record is 84 races held by Herman Beam from April 30, 1961 thru March 10, 1963.(6-14-2004)