It looks like “have at it, boys” ends at pit road after a NASCAR race is over.
NASCAR officials released a statement that both Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick would be penalized for the pit road altercation following the checkered flag at Darlington Raceway.
“Busch, driver of the No. 18 car, and Harvick, driver of the No. 29 car, have each been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation for the next four Sprint Cup Series championship points events until June 15 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing -- involved in an altercation on pit road after the conclusion of the race).
"These penalties are a result of what occurred on pit road after the race was over," said Kerry Tharp, senior director for communications, competition. "They are about maintaining a safe environment on pit road."
Harvick’s Twitter stream said “4 weeks probation and $25,000 fine....I understand because of the car on pit road..”
After the end of the race where Kyle Busch’s Toyota turned Harvick’s Chevrolet on the straight, Harvick waited on pit road for Busch’s car. Harvick got out of his car, but Busch didn’t.
Then Harvick appeared to throw a punch into Busch’s open window and Busch started up pushing Harvick’s empty car out of the way.
NASCAR officials released a statement that both Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick would be penalized for the pit road altercation following the checkered flag at Darlington Raceway.
“Busch, driver of the No. 18 car, and Harvick, driver of the No. 29 car, have each been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation for the next four Sprint Cup Series championship points events until June 15 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing -- involved in an altercation on pit road after the conclusion of the race).
"These penalties are a result of what occurred on pit road after the race was over," said Kerry Tharp, senior director for communications, competition. "They are about maintaining a safe environment on pit road."
Harvick’s Twitter stream said “4 weeks probation and $25,000 fine....I understand because of the car on pit road..”
After the end of the race where Kyle Busch’s Toyota turned Harvick’s Chevrolet on the straight, Harvick waited on pit road for Busch’s car. Harvick got out of his car, but Busch didn’t.
Then Harvick appeared to throw a punch into Busch’s open window and Busch started up pushing Harvick’s empty car out of the way.