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[caseyfan19]

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- - Kevin Harvick may have pushed his luck with NASCAR officials. Again.



Kevin Harvick

After starting 12th in his No. 6 Chevrolet for the Advance Auto Parts 250 at Martinsville Speedway, Harvick sent the No. 20 Chevrolet of Coy Gibbs spinning late in the event.

While the race was under caution, it was believed a threatening message was conveyed from Harvick's team to Gibbs'.

That's when NASCAR stepped in and ordered Harvick off the track and out of the race.

NASCAR requested that both Harvick and his crew chief Ed Berrier report to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series hauler to speak with series officials after the race.

Harvick simply drove his Chevy right to the back door of the hauler, which was located behind pit road. He then got out and had a discussion with NASCAR's Gary Nelson and Jim Hunter instead of waiting until the end of the race.



Coy Gibbs

"They (NASCAR) thought I retaliated from earlier contact with the 20," said Harvick. "You know, it's just slick down there and I stayed in the gas. I didn't want to get spun out again.

"No, there was no message sent between the spotters. He apologized, and we said that was good.

"So, what are you going to do?"

An hour after the race, Harvick left the NASCAR Winston Cup Series trailer but said he didn't have time to discuss what was talked about and kept walking.

NASCAR officials also refused comment on the incident

Harvick is currently under probation for all NASCAR events stemming from his post-confrontation with Greg Biffle in the Busch Series race at Bristol. At this time, it is believed there will be no further penalty of fines from NASCAR for the incident.

Harvick was fined $15,000 and placed on probation until Aug. 28.
Other News!!!!!!
The Buzz: Harvick suspension imminent?

Dave Rodman couldn't join us this week. He's still washed out in Texas. At least that is what he said.

What's going to happen in the Darrell Waltrip vs. Kevin Harvick grudge match this weekend at Martinsville?

Tim Packman: Well, what we have here is the largest compilation of hot air combined in one of the smallest tracks on the circuit. By the time it gets time to throw the green flag on Saturday, with all the talking those two will have done by then, one lit match will blow the place up!


Marty Smith: That'll be some classic mess, boy. I got my loot on the crafty veteran. Ol' DW flaps those gums like Oprah on Xynadrine, and I'd betcha he's got a few old, well, really old, tricks up the sleeve. He's raced at Martinsville like, what, 800 times? I'm sure he knows something the other guys don't.


Ryan Smithson: Harvick forgets to hit the brakes in Turn 3, sends Waltrip flying into the booth. Waltrip goes on-air to complain about what a raw deal he got. Harvick fined $15,000, put on probation, then flies to Nashville to hunt Greg Biffle.

Tim Packman: There is one small factor that has to be considered, with so many entries in the race, what if DW doesn't qualify?

Ryan Smithson: He'll take a former champion's provisional I am sure.

Marty Smith: How bro? He's never won a Truck title.



Choke yourself! I said lean over and choke yourself! Credit: AP

Ryan Smithson: Sure, NASCAR will change the rules on the fly! They'll say, "Well, D.W. has done so much for the sport."

Tim Packman: Ryan, how can you say something like that about our beloved NASCAR? They never do things like that. Well, almost never.

Ryan Smithson: Harvick will put Waltrip a lap down.

Marty Smith: DW is pimpin'. Anybody who pulls out the Ickey shuffle has mad game. He needs to update his repertoire, bust out the Macarena or something.

Tim Packman: I really feel for the guys who really do need to make the show and get the points from this race. I'd hate to think that some drivers treating my division as a sideshow could cost me later down the line this season.

Tim Packman: But, hey, this is a sport and not a matter of existence. So, bring on the fun!

Marty Smith: Dude, it'll be a great race. The Truck race at Martinsville is always killer. Is Bobby Hamilton in it? If so, he'll win.

Tim Packman: No, he turned the ride over to Brian Rose this year. But, I bet he's tempted to climb in there for this one with Harvick and DW in it.


Ickey ain't got nothing on me, boys!
Ryan Smithson: I don't think Waltrip is treating this as a sideshow. He honestly feels he can win, and he probably can, but Musgrave or Harvick will win. Musgrave is tough.

Marty Smith: No doubt. My wife teaches his daughter.

Ryan Smithson: If Waltrip fails to qualify, at least he'll know how it feels.

Tim Packman: Those guys just spent almost another month between races waiting to go at it again. Man, that has to be racer buzzkill for sure.

Marty Smith: I wonder how rusty he'll be. He hasn't been in a car in awhile, so I wonder what kind of shape he's in.

Ryan Smithson: Probably not too good.

Tim Packman: Heard he's been practicing on the back roads of Franklin, Tenn. getting ready for this race.


Peace, Darrell! Credit: ASP
Ryan Smithson: Franklin ain't got no back roads any more. It's all built up.

Marty Smith: Main Street is a back road there, y'all. It's like my hometown. I love it. Small towns are dominant.

Ryan Smithson: Waltrip's got a huge Volvo dealership there. Imagine that. And Rusty Wallace has a Suburu dealership. Weird.

Marty Smith: Rusty has all kinds of odd makes. Daewoo or something...

Ryan Smithson: What's next? Joe Ruttman Hyundai?

Tim Packman: Kevin Harvick Kia.

Marty Smith: Could you imagine that commercial? "Hi, I'm Rusty Wallace. Swing on by to Rusty Wallace Daewoo and test drive a Leganza today."

Ryan Smithson: 10-year warranty or $10,000 fine, whatever comes first.

You guys really sucked at your Texas predictions. What gives?
Marty Smith: Smithson picked Martin, and he was the closest? That makes me wanna puke.

Ryan Smithson: This is the last time I am picking Martin. He has officially let me down, but my prediction was better than Marty's or Pack's. Martin could have caught Gordon.

Marty Smith: Tony was fast man, he was in the top-five all day y'all. We all made good predictions. How can you say they sucked? We all finished in the top-six. Last I checked, top-five was good.


Watch the shirt, lady! Credit: ASP
Tim Packman: I thought we represented quite well, as well, Marty. If we do this good at Martinsville this week, we could open our own offshore betting site.

Marty Smith: No way man. I'm the worst prognosticator in the history of humankind. I hate casinos. I think I have a phobia about them.

Ryan Smithson: I wish Kenseth would have pulled into Victory Lane and said, "I kick ass." Would help his image.

Tim Packman: He is the most non-excited winner I've seen in Victory Lane. I know he's excited and happy, but whip some drinks around or something. He came from the back to the front. That's worth celebrating. Of course, I'll celebrate the sun coming up, so who I am to talk.

Ryan Smithson: Mark Martin doesn't get too excited about winning either. Not sure. I don't remember that far back.

Marty Smith: That back-to-front thing is intriguing. It's already happened three times. It might become commonplace shortly.

Ryan Smithson: Marty, right on. I think a lot of teams will start changing engines and say the hell with it.

Marty Smith: Man, why not? It's obviously working.

Predictions for Martinsville?
Tim Packman: Oh brother, here we go again. I'm gonna lay it on the line and toss some pennies on Kevin Harvick. Did well last year there until he got into that punting match with Bobby Hamilton. Might try to avenge himself there this time by posting the victory.

Ryan Smithson: Rudd-Jarrett 1-2. Seriously.



Marty Smith: Skinner will win at Martinsville. No, really.

Marty Smith: Okay, if I'm right on this one, I might take Pack up on that betting deal. The Morgan-McClure bunch has been a sleeper this year. I swear, they've run well. I'm gonna say Skinner shocks the world and takes the checkers for his first career win. Call me crazy, but I swear it could happen.

Ryan Smithson: You're crazy.

Marty Smith: I think they're getting back on the right track man. And aero means nothing at Martinsville so they won't be behind in that deal. It'd be awesome to see Larry McClure get another win.

Tim Packman: He is coming off a season's high of 12th last week. Might be a good momentum builder for them.

Ryan Smithson: They are still a single-car team though. Then again, I'll never say never again after Sadler's shocker. That will never be topped. Not even when Shawna wins at Watkins Glen.

Marty Smith: I called that Sadler win, son.

Ryan Smithson: All of a sudden, that BAM logo going through the esses sounds really hilarious. Too bad she is not trying that race.

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[Lars]

Hey Casey, thkx for the article. Probably be easier to just cut & paste a link to the article rather than post the whole thing.

[Speedworx]

Harvick is suspended from todays race.

[Raoul Duke]

http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/head...ded/index.html


hahahaha, Serves him right! .

[Roselady3]

Hey!
You guys may laugh & say he deserves it---
But I will still LOVE him! LOL
Long live the rough riders!

He just needs a little taming.

[Ax Slinger]

Yeah, but if he was tame, he wouldn't be a rough rider anymore, and then you wouldn't like him.

One thing you can always count on him for is he will not take a hit and say "Thank you, Sir. May I have another?" and not go after the guy who smacked him.

[caseyfan19]

cUT AND PASTE GOT IT

[Raptorman]

Harvick really needs to grow up and try racing at least one race cleanly. He's no Earnhardt, thats for sure. His antics are really starting to get teams ****ed off. Threats and intimidation. He has not even begun to pay his dues in this sport. I mean, hes managed to make a bad name for himself in 3 different Nascar venues. Now the Nascar officals have his number and the slightest miscue is going to result in more trouble for him. He obviously has talent as a driver, but his on track antics are ruining him.
I can't understand why some people are upset that he got penalized! And its usually Harvick that initiates the smacking, not the other way around.
He'll grow up eventually.

[Emfa]

I was rather surprised that they excluded him from the Cup race. Both his recent worst 'infractions' have been in Busch & Trucks - maybe it would be better to ban him from them for, say, the rest of the year. Losing the chance to add more Cup points has got to hurt the most though.

[Joe Fan]

Originally posted by Emfa
I was rather surprised that they excluded him from the Cup race. Both his recent worst 'infractions' have been in Busch & Trucks - maybe it would be better to ban him from them for, say, the rest of the year. Losing the chance to add more Cup points has got to hurt the most though.

I am surprised to. As far as I am concerned, what goes on in the lower divisions in NASCAR should stay there. However, we probably don't know the whole story either. My guess is that he was disrespectful to Mike Helton, Jim Hunter or one of the NASCAR officials. These people won't take **** off the drivers. Just ask Tony Stewart.

Hey Roselady, how do you feel that both of your boys are bad boys? Bad Boys, Bad Boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you........

[Lars]

Originally posted by Roselady3
Hey!
You guys may laugh & say he deserves it---
But I will still LOVE him! LOL
Long live the rough riders!

He just needs a little taming.

This one might hit home a little more. Can imagine that the sponsors were real thrilled about him not being in the race yesterday.

Personally, I think it was a bit harsh, especially since his incidents were in different series, but they did warn him.

[RaceFanStan]

I don't think the "cookie cutter" will fit Kevin Harvick, LOL.
I'm curious what Kevin's next action will be.
I have to enjoy the rebel attitude that Kevin has.
Nascar needs some "Bad Boys" to spice things up !
Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I said, "Baaaaaaaad, Bad to the BONE !" LMAO

[Raptorman]

Harvick is going to be guest speaker at annual Biffle family re-union...hehe..........NOT!

[Raoul Duke]

Originally posted by Roselady3
Hey!
You guys may laugh & say he deserves it---
But I will still LOVE him! LOL
Long live the rough riders!

He just needs a little taming.

Ahhh, what would you know, your just another one of them Gordon haters .

Seriously, I do agree that it was maybe a little on the harsh side, but on the other hand, he does need a little waking up for his extremely petty behaviour of late.

[caseyfan19]

WHAT DOES LOL MEAN

[Ax Slinger]

It means Laughing Out Loud.

And since you didn't know that, I assume you're not very familiar with what is refered to as "Netiquette", meaning "Internet Etiquette". "Proper Netiquette" consists of many things, such as excessive use of the shift key or engaging the caps lock is considered to be SHOUTING or SCREAMING, among other things. I know most people that put the caps lock on are just being lazy, but most people consider it to be screaming, and think you're mad about something.

So unless you are mad about something, how about using less caps?

[Emfa]

So, Kevin got the message. For someone who is such a Bad Boy, he sure knows how to tow the PR line!

[RaceFanStan]

Yep, Kevin submitted, another freespirit harnessed by Nascar !
"Another One Bites the Dust".
I guess Nascar won again, it is starting to get too controlled to suit me !
No individuality allowed at Nascar !
They got to Tony, and now Kevin, I wonder who is next ?