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Nov. 12, 2012 7:53am Jonathon M. Seidl

NASCAR Race Becomes Fight Between Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon

AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 11: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, collide on track during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona. Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR

NASCAR’s Sunday race at Phoenix looked more like a WWE wrestling event than a professional car race.

“The sport was made on fights. We should have more fights. I like fights,” driver Kevin Harvick said after the race regarding the mayhem. “They’re not always fun to be in, sometimes you’re on the wrong end, but fights are what made NASCAR what it is.”

He’s talking about the all-out brawl that broke out between legendary driver Jeff Gordon and the crew of Clint Bowyer.

It began as the field closed in on what should have been the final lap and Gordon slowed his car to wait for Bowyer so he could intentionally wreck him as retaliation for several weeks of on-track contact between the two.

After Gordon climbed from his car in the garage, he appeared to be jumped from behind by one of Bowyer’s crew members. It led to a full brawl between the crews, with Bowyer sprinting from his car to join the fracas. Bowyer was held back by NASCAR officials from entering Gordon’s hauler.

And it was all caught on video:

“It’s pretty embarrassing,” Bowyer said. “For a four-time champion, and what I consider one of the best this sport’s ever seen to act like this is pretty ridiculous.”

Both drivers and their crew chiefs were called to the NASCAR hauler for a meeting with series officials, and police officers stood outside on guard.

Gordon said he’s had problems with Bowyer all season and had reached his limit.

“Things just got escalated over the year, and I’d just had it,” he said. “Clint has run into me numerous times, wrecked me, and he got into me on the back straightaway and pretty much ruined our day. I’ve had it, fed up with it and I got him back.”

He said he didn’t know what penalties might be coming from NASCAR.

“They’ve got to do what they’ve got to do, and I guess I had to do what,” he said.

NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said the situation would be looked at further this week.

“That was surely a shame,” he said. “We’ll continue to try to get everybody back calm down and back to a working situation.”

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Comments (113)

TROLLMONGER
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:39am
Typical violent right wingers.

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- BmanIII
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:57am
  Like all the leftists who threatened to kill Romney if he won the election?
  Or the threats to riot?
  
  Is that who you were referring to?
  
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- cancerman
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:09pm
  you know nothing about Nascar do you TROLL????
  
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- Topdrifter
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 2:03am
  Typical Stupid remark from a Left Wing Socialist, think we should ban NASCAR since it causes so much violence, Troll? Maybe we should outlaw cars since they cause people to fight? Dumb A–
  
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- SanRemo1959
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 9:54am
  A fist fight between rednecks? I’m shocked! Now this is news. Thanks for this newflash, Glenn. I always want to stay apprised of yahoo fisticuffs.
  
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- KoolAidDrinker
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 3:46pm
  Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!
  
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RamonPreston
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:35am
Considering that Nascar evolved out of moonshining nothing is surprising.

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:00am
  Paybacks are hell. Got what he deserved.
  
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- IndyGuy
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:35am
  And some folks say that Nascar drivers aren’t athletes…Just watch how fast Bowyer got to Gordon’s hauler…
  
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- stablepar
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:32pm
  seems like a lot of rage is being expressed through out our sports arenas and country. am i missing something?
  
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- Finger Follie
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:43pm
  First, Jeff should be parked for a race to remain consistent. They have parked Kurt Busch, Kyle Bush, Michael Waltrip and Robby Gordon for doing the exact same thing.
  
  Second, Na$car will not suspend Jeff for a race as he is one of their chosen. Na$car is almost as scripted as the WWE so don’t get to bent out of shape over anything that happens in this “sport”. I mean how long can anyone watch cars go around in a circle.
  
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- yiska8
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:59pm
  Gordon’s been asking for it.He’s done his fair share of damage to other racer’s cars. NASCAR’s gone too PC and commercial since Gordon came into racing. It’s too glamorized with the racing wife/model girlfriend at the finish line. High ticket prices and the same winners over and over. I love the old NASCAR where Petty wouldn’t have put up with it, nor would Earnhardt Sr. They would have smacked pretty boy Gordon down to the ground. Great fight. Sometimes they’re needed. There’s too much money involved now and though Gordon can afford another car, not all drivers can. Gordon’s always been a crybaby, hence the PC of the new NASCAR.
  
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myptofvu
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:28am
What’s is with drivers named Gordon…Robby Gordon did the same thing to Michael Andretti back in the days of CART so when I heard the name Gordon I thought for sure it was him and not Jeff.

This is serious stuff and the penalties should be severe. Doesn’t matter that you’re not at full speed freaky things can happen and someone can get hurt plus you wrecked some expensive cars.

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KeithOlberdink
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:11am
It looks like Shanaynay ran out of syrup at denny’s

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GrayPanther
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:04am
Bumping to spin a competitor out should get a loss in position or a time penalty. NASCAR is torn between “liking” this stuff and needing to do something about it. If you watch SCCA sports car racing or Formula One you see infractions are all taken very seriously. To wreck or not to wreck; that is the question.

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ksm4evr
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:58am
Being that Jeff drives for Hendricks. I believe Jeff used Clint to try to get Brad because Jimmy was having a bad day. I was a Dale Jr. fan now I don’t really watch Scamcar anymore. It nothing but a joke of what it use to be I can’t stand watching it anymore.

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chkiaar
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:28am
I have to bash NASCAR for NOT throwing the caution after Danica was turned into the wall. Her car was obviously wrecked, Harvick had not taken the white flag and no caution was thrown. Resulting in a free for all down the front straightway when everyone hit oil. Danica took the brunt even though she hugged the inside down the front. Being RAMMED from the rear by several drivers sending her car into the air. A scary moment.
Jeff Gordon should be treated the same way Kyle Busch was a year ago at Texas when he deliberately wrecked Ron Hornaday during the truck race. PARK HIM for a weekend…too bad it’d be the last race of the season…oh well-

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- just my opinion maybe not yours
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 7:18pm
  I so agree with you! They throw flags for water bottles down in the grass but they allowed the cars to continue around on the last lap and Patrick could have been killed when she was hit on the front stre
  ch!!
  
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Metallicat
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:25am
I think any pitcrew member who attacks a driver should be fired. Clint Bowyer drives like an idiot,bullies other drivers,and forgets out on the track they are all the same size. Its a shame goober had to send his pitcrew to rough up a little guy like Jeff Gordon. Any pitcrew member who assaults a driver should be banned from working in NASCAR. Show some respect for a four time champ and get his side of the story,driver to driver,before resorting to fists and dont send your pitcrew to do it. Bowyer was let go from RCR because hes drives like a selfish moron to the detriment of the team.

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- Metallicat
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:00am
  Sorry folks if my comments offend anyone. I was watching football when this happened and havent had a chance to see what really happened in the race that led to the brawl. Just speaking out of anger that a pitcrew would treat a four time champion this way. especially a driver who is NOT known for taking cheap shots on the track,and IS known for being an honest,clean driver.
  
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- pudssweetie
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:21pm
  As the Wife of a huge NASCAR fan who watches NASCAR every weekend, I can tell you that Jeff Gordon is far from being innocent, honest or a clean driver. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen Gordon do the bump and run which ended up sending the other driver into the wall or spinning them out. Jeff Gordon has no problem bumping into other drivers to move them out of his way, but if someone does it to him then he does the stupid thing and retaliates. It is NASCAR for crying out loud, there is going to be bumping and rubbing going on when drivers are trying to improve their position on the track, that is what is fun to watch. Sorry but Gordon is guilty of deliberately retaliating against Bowyer and he should be punished for doing so.
  
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jungle J
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:19am
drunks and dopers love racing…mostly. having a set off buckets seat on your front porch tells it all.

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- WeKnowTheseTruths
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:39am
  That is the most ridiculous statement i’ve ever heard on the blaze. Perhaps we should hold all of your interests under scrutiny.
  
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- BlackCrow
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:52am
  10 out of 10 idiots support Obama and we just heard from another one.
  
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- GrayPanther
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:59am
  Careful. You are talking like a stinking liberal. Do you also hate Country and Western music?
  
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- COFemale
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:54am
  Oh look the Racist speaks. By you name, I could infer numerous things, but I have couth, so I will silently think them. Why are all Liberals the biggest racist. They always accuse the right of racism, but they are the biggest projector of this title. Practicing what you preach I guess.
  
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- turbo
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:12pm
  Well, I made mine into rockers and added cup holders and a cooler stand. Hell yeaaaaaah buddy!
  
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- pudssweetie
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:25pm
  Wow, now that was the most ignorant comment I have ever seen.
  
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- cosmopro1965
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:04pm
  Anybody else wanna guess what out on the “jungles” porch…all day, everyday?
  
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- whywonder
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 8:46am
  Jungle dummy
  You even offended this liberal with that stupid post.
  
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I Aint PC
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:18am
Gordon was black flagged and was heading to pit road. Boyer just happened to be on the inside as Jeff was turning to go to pit road.

I heard and watched it. Jeff Gordon admitted to doing this intentionally. I am a Gordon fan, but I do not agree with this type of retaliation. There have been many drivers before that pay back and make it look accidental. Jeff just had reached his breaking point and let loose. There is one race left for this season, Jeff has been eliminated from the Championship before this race. Boyer was almost eliminated before the wreck. Nascar wanted to add some excitement, now they have it. The worst penalty will be for Boyer’s crew chief for not keeping his crew in their pit area and going to another pit area. With one race left, who cares about penalties?

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jungle J
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:17am
If Harvick likes to fight so much why doesn’t he join the Marine Corps? Fraud.

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- Metallicat
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:32am
  Harvick likes to fight. Just ask Kurt Busch and Gregg Biffle. Harvick has spent so much time on probation,hes lost some of his meanness, that made that horse run faster.
  
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- Metallicat
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:36am
  There are warriors other than those who attend Uncle Sams school of fighting. That only teaches you one style anyway,defending Uncle Sam,who doesnt want you to use those methods to defend yourself.
  
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- Buddynoel
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:44am
  Harvick was a wrestler in high school, so he’s just waiting for someone to punch him.
  
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Reeferman
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:38am
Poor little limp wristed nasal voiced Jeffy. Just can’t get over the fact that he is second fiddle to Jimmy Johnson.

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- droopy
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:54pm
  Too many reefers man, you need to cut back.
  
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docsmooth
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:29am
I went to a hockey game, and a NASCAR race broke out, (rimshot)

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- LIBSALWAYSLIE
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:46am
  Any driver that intentionally causes a wreck should be banned for life, fined and put in jail. period.
  
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IndyGuy
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:25am
Bowyer isn’t innocent by any means….But Gordon was outta line the way he handled it…He ruined some cars that had nothing to do with it and damn near involved Keselowski, which would have jeopardized his Championshp…

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- AbrahamsSheepdog
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:10am
  That’s beyond unprofessional. Its good that they can meet for scolding. Its fixed now right??? Let no challenge to boys to the ring. People would Pay $ to see that for sure. Let them be Men. But not at 200 mph past fans and all.
  
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Beachbaby
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:21am
Jeffie desnt want to grow up. He acts like a pre-teen. He thinks he’s good-looking. NOT

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claymoremacm
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:18am
If there were fights in the House maybe more PPL would pay attention to what is happening to our country!!!!!

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- AbrahamsSheepdog
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:20am
  They want to get preaty nasty now that “they” won. And its an ugly spirit in this land. Hunting, proding, seeking & destroying. Its like people are losing minds, like bidden. Im thinking fans on high don’t be downwind, buddy. If Gods dead so are we.
  
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bikerdogred1
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:16am
White trash,living proof southern style.

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- Metallicat
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:38am
  yeah if only the could be so civilized like the escaped zoo animals in Chicago or Detroit.
  
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- dsd13130
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:57am
  Agree with Metallicat….Is this any worse than someone getting beat up in the inner city? Nope.
  
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- Thornyrose13
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:52am
  No different than any other sport, boxing, football, hockey, where tempers can flair when people use low blows or cheat. Except these guys have 4000 pounds of metal wrapped around them when they try for payback. Those who don’t like NASCAR, fine, but leave the attitude at home. I like coffee, you like tea, it’s personal preferences. To each his own. If you have no interest in the sport, simply don’t comment on it.
  
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- Fishmanone
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:38pm
  And we’re proud of it DOG!!!!
  
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- cosmopro1965
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:10pm
  Yeah…nothin like biker trash huh?
  
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80mesh
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:16am
did your bumper car get a boo boo????

pffft bread and circus’s

wanna see a real ca wreck ?
http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/share-this-massive-list-of-post-election-firings-and-layoffs-with-everyone-you-can

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TROONORTH
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:14am
That was a fight? Come north my friends. NHL players carry on like that at a reunion party for 80 year old players.

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no1hd
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:11am
Bowyer brought this on and he knows it or at least should..Michael Waltrip says bad things about Gordon, but evidently condones his crew attacking Gordon from the back and 10-15 to 1..Bowyer was sitting in his car, why didn’t he get out and show his outrage before his crew did the mob thing for him and his mouthy boss..
Fighting is part of racing, but not mob actions..

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pepsicolakid
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:10am
stupid

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joey g
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:09am
damm white wannabes……………………….

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Unbelievable
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:09am
I loved it!! Even though I hated it for Joey & Aric… I loved what Jeff did to Clint… Clint’s been shoving Jeff around all season so a little payback was awesome to see!

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SamIamTwo
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:07am
Soccer match mass brawls are much more fun to watch. lol

IIRC this happens frequently. No biggie here….wait till you are in a walmart when chaos breaks out…now that will be fun. So far, I have seen one suicide, one knife stabbing, gun fired, and 4 fights…in less than 6 months at one store.

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kickagrandma
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:01am
Why doesn’t this happen in Congress, the “supremes”, OUR house?
Who would we call to settle it?
I know~~~ the ghost busters!!!

Surely we are going to wake up and find we have had a collective nightmare and can start over, right?

NASCAR, shame on you!

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