Harvick: "I Don't Need To Defend Myself" After Talladega
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kevin Harvick says he did not intentionally cause a wreck at Talladega Superspeedway to preserve his spot in NASCAR's playoffs.
The reigning NASCAR champion had an ailing engine in the closing laps of Sunday's race and knew his Chevrolet would struggle to accelerate on a restart. Harvick maintained his position in line and when Trevor Bayne darted around his slow car, Harvick hooked the back of Bayne's car to trigger an 11-car crash.
Four drivers accused Harvick of intentionally starting the wreck.
Harvick said Tuesday pulling out of line was not an option because of the stakes involved. He said the last time he quit something was his wrestling season his senior year of high school.
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