Harvick meets with NASCAR after Truck race

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.