Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards confrontation captured in photo
An Associated Press photo of the altercation between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick shows the two drivers were involved in more than just a mere shove Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
The two had a confrontation in the NASCAR Nationwide Series garage Thursday, one that came following Harvick's derogatory remark about Edwards' racing style at Talladega Superspeedway. Harvick questioned the fact that Edwards held back during much of the race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday before trying to push his way to the front of the field. Edwards was trying to push his Roush Fenway Racing teammate Greg Biffle in that race, but Biffle spun and a 12-car accident ensued. Harvick was caught up in the incident.
At Lowe's Motor Speedway Thursday, witnesses said that Edwards walked to Harvick's pit stall to spark the confrontation. While the initial reports involved witnesses saying that Harvick shoved Edwards, the photo shows Edwards actually grabbed Harvick as part of the confrontation.
NASCAR officials previously stated that no penalties would be assessed the drivers for what officials deemed a "heated conversation."
