The friction caused after last week's "Big One", caused when Carl Edwards got into the back of teammate Greg Biffle, apparently wasn't left in Alabama.
ESPN's Marty Smith broke the news that an altercation occurred between Edwards and Kevin Harvick, who was caught up in the wreck last week at the Talladega Superspeedway.
According to Smith, Edwards approached Harvick in his Nationwide Series garage stall, and a heated discussion soon took place. When Harvick went to leave, Edwards allegedly grabbed him by the shoulder to turn him back around.
This led to Harvick, the 2006 Busch Series Champion, to shove Edwards, the 2007 Busch Series Champion. The push sent Edwards into the No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet, which left a dent in the hood.
While witnesses tried to separate the two drivers, Harvick's motor-home driver Jeff Smith allegedly put Edwards in a headlock after grabbing his neck. The two were later separated.
Witnesses are saying the argument was about a note Edwards left in Harvick's airplane last week, "thanking" him for disparaging remarks Harvick made about Edwards. The Charlotte Observer is reporting that the letter said "I was really trying to screw up everybody's day. Love, Carl."
NASCAR is calling this a non-incident and doesn't plan on punishing either driver.
Update: While Carl Edwards wants to keep the drama between he and Chase contender Kevin Harvick between the two of them, Hurricane Harvick isn't on the same page.
"You've just got to be careful who you want to pick a fight with," Harvick said during Nationwide Series qualifying today.
"If you want to pick a fight with the wrong person sometimes it turns around and bites you, no matter how big and tough you think you are.''
When Marty Smith asked Harvick if he was trying to get into Edwards' head, he sarcastically said "that wouldn't be too hard," with what Smith said were "a few expletives I can't say on national television."
NASCAR is yet to issue a comment on what they're calling a non-incident.
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about 1 month ago
I caught the tale end of this one and wondered what was going on....all I heard was Carl was passing notes to Kevin - sounded like kindergarten....still does! Good article and thanks for the breaking news update.
from about 1 month ago
No problem! When I first heard about it from Marty Smith I literally flew off my couch to write! And people thought Kevin had cooled down...
about 1 month ago
Oeeee Oeeee Oh ! Wow sounds as bad a 1st school ground fight. Whats next sand in the face?
I am sure glad there were some make up techs from Revlon at the scene to take care of the injuries.
from about 1 month ago
Maybe not sand... how about dirt from the infield? Can't believe there's pictures of this thing and they aren't going to publish them!
about 1 month ago
The real reason they had to cancel qualifying wasn't rain, but because the track was wet from all the crying Edwards and Harvick did after the other violated their personal space lol. Wow such tough guys...
about 1 month ago
Boys will be boys even if it is a little crazy over "love notes"
about 1 month ago
Cousin Carl's Mama was using the bathroom at the time, her sneaky little boy wandered off where he didn't belong and ended up running back to her like a little baby crying. LOL, but seriously think he's trying to shake that Mama's Boy image.
about 1 month ago
Hey Jen-
NASCAR shouldn't be calling it a non-issue when there are photographs of Carl grabbing Harvick by the throat. I'm sorry but that deserves a penality. If they suspended Jimmy Spencer for punching Kurt Busch and put Gordon on probation for shoving Matt Kenseth, Carl shouldn't be able to get away with this.
First he tries to hit Kenseth at Martinsville, then wrecks Kyle after Bristol, he slammed into Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Michigan and almost took his hand off, and now choking? When are they going to step in?
He's obviously a loose cannon that is dangerous.
from about 1 month ago
THANK YOU. The voice of reason, Kelly... will you please go work for NASCAR?
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