Robby Gordon has been placed on immediate probation for an unspecified period after a post-qualifying incident in the Sprint Cup Series garage Friday evening at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR wouldn't specifically say what Gordon did, but described its probation move as an "emergency action."
"His actions were brought to our attention early last evening," NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said. "We met this morning and reviewed the situation, and have reacted accordingly. We will continue to look at this situation involving Robby Gordon."
NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton described the incident as a "heated discussion" but wouldn't confirm it was a physical confrontation because he didn't personally witness it, nor did any NASCAR officials.
"You'll have to find somebody that actually saw it," Pemberton said.
The incident was brought to NASCAR's attention by Conway, Pemberton said. Conway will not be penalized.
Gordon and Conway didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The two have had recent battles in the legal system over money.
A user named "Allen" on TheHotLap.com posted last night that he "got to see Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway get in a fight in the garage today."
Asked what happened by fellow users, Allen wrote: "Not sure but Robby had him by the shirt shaking him then put him to the ground and hit him once then slapped. Was short but I'm not sure if it means anything yet."
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Reason #687 Why Robby Gordon is Awsome
Robby is the man. NASCAR needs more like him. Won’t see Jimmie Johnson do this.
by JustinSmith on Mar 5, 2011 3:36 PM EST reply actions
Why suspend RG
So let me get this straight. NASCAR knows nothing about this other than it was a “heated discussion” and yet they suspend him.
Tony Stewart beats on a guy in Australia and does much more damage and all is said is that is just Tony being Tony. Why did you not suspend him NASCAR?
Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon can get in a fist fight (ok two girls slapping each other) on live TV and that is just boys have at it. Why did you do nothing NASCAR?
Michael Arnett gets arrested for driving drunk, not just a little but 3 times the limit and yet NASCAR does nothing.
Why is it that Robby always gets suspended? This is the reason NASCAR you continue to have a shady reputation. If you are going to lay down the law please be consistent.
I think we are going to have start the FREE ROBBY T shirts again!!
by racingwench on Mar 5, 2011 4:40 PM EST reply actions
Hes not suspended he’s on probation, totally different.
I do agree it does seem an odd thing to do as nobody seems to have seen anything
by RichyJ on Mar 5, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder how this affect’s Gordon’s lawsuit against Extenze/Conway? I can’t believe Nemechek is sacrificing his team for Extenze. Extenze screwed 2 teams last year, what makes Nemechek think a company that promotes “male enhancements” will come through for him!
by jshaunburke on Mar 5, 2011 7:00 PM EST reply actions
Moron
No where does it say Gordon is suspended.
by Zach_Alt on Mar 5, 2011 7:01 PM EST reply actions
Rumor in garage is that Conway will file charges against Robby tonite.
by bigvinrules on Mar 5, 2011 7:19 PM EST reply actions
I read earlier that Conway has pressed charges, and good for him. Robby Gordon has always been a huge jerk and needs to learn to quit being a bully. Always has a chip on his shoulder, probably from frustration due to his lack of NASCAR talent.
by TexasTornado on Mar 5, 2011 7:37 PM EST reply actions
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