Top NASCAR Fights Caught on Camera

NASCAR is a high-emotion sport, as you will see by the following altercations. Click on the links that follow the descriptions in order to view the incidents.

Cale Yarborough vs. Bobby and Donnie Allison (1979)

This was the fracas that positioned NASCAR on the mainstream map. In 1979, CBS televised the Daytona 500 in its entirety, the first NASCAR race to have flag-to-flag coverage. While most of the east coast was snowed in, they race received an abnormally high viewership. Fortunately, for NASCAR, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison triggered a well-documented fistfight on the backstretch, absorbing national attention for the first time in the sport's history. Bobby Allison parked his car to check on his brother Donnie and offer him a ride to the garage. Yarborough would take on both Allison brothers, becoming one of the sport's classic moments widely identified as "The Fight"

http://youtu.be/MXbHQtZH8dE

Kevin Harvick vs. Greg Biffle (2002)

Greg Biffle and Kevin Harvick had a series of run-ins in the early 2000's. At Richmond in 2001, they engaged in a heated confrontation following the race. The rivalry boiled over at Bristol in the Busch Series race in 2002. After Biffle put Harvick in the wall late in the race, Harvick promised that he would confront his rival. Well, he fulfilled his promise, as he jumped across the car before grabbing Biffle's collar. Biffle, however, appeared unfazed by Harvick's fury. The two would be separated before fists began flying.

http://youtu.be/pkxpZ8YpL7Y

Jeff Gordon vs. Jeff Burton (2010)

In one of the most unlikely of confrontations, perceived good-guy Jeff Gordon shoved fellow good-guy Jeff Burton following a bizarre crash during a caution period at Texas in 2010. They two struggling drivers were battling hard for a position and neither appreciated the way the other was racing. After Gordon displayed his displeasure to Burton, Burton flat out ran into Gordon, tearing up both vehicles. Burton claimed that he had no intentions of taking out both cars, but Gordon wholeheartedly disagreed. After walking down the backstretch, he shoved Burton, and Burton, who was clearly at fault, solidly defended himself. Following the notorious shoving match, Burton hopped into the same ambulance as Gordon for an awkward ride to the infield care center.

http://youtu.be/dxtSVlBIy6E

Darrell Waltrip's crew vs. Rusty Wallace's crew (1989)

Darrell Waltrip spent over a decade as NASCAR's most loathed driver, but that all changed in the 1989 All-Star event, when a young and brash Rusty Wallace spun Waltrip en route to the victory. As Wallace headed to victory lane, his crew was brawling with the Waltrip's crew. It was another classic NASCAR tussle.

http://youtu.be/szjIJpbAdGs

Michael Waltrip vs. Lake Speed (1995)

Michael Waltrip is known more for his humor than his boxing skills. However, in 1995, the comical driver briefly lost his cool, as he went after Lake Speed, who is nearly a foot shorter in height, following an incident at Michigan in 1995. Waltrip parked his car in front of Speed's, walked over, and proceeded to throw two punches at his fellow competitor.

http://youtu.be/VjQf_BAu_Sk

Tony Stewart's crew vs. Kasey Kahne's crew (2004)

Tony Stewart is no stranger to controversy, or confrontations. However, at Chicagoland Speedway in 2004, his crew had to defend themselves against an angry Evernham Motorsports crew led by Tommy Baldwin. Stewart crash Kasey Kahne following a restart, drawing the ire of the No. 9 boys.

http://youtu.be/XWDEhNW82rw

Jimmy Spencer vs. Kurt Busch (2003)

The Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch feud began at Phoenix in 2001 when Spencer, a lap down, wrecked Busch who was on the lead lap. Busch nudged Spencer for the win at Bristol in 2002. Months later at Indianapolis, Spencer flat out wrecked Busch again. Busch unleashed a verbal attack on Spencer, calling him a decrepit old has-been. At Michigan in 2003, Busch tried to cut down Spencer's tire, to no avail, but Busch's intentions were revealed on radio transmission. Busch parked his car by Spencer's hauler, and following an exchange of words, Spencer punched Busch, and the rivalry eventually faded.

http://youtu.be/wlaPj6lsGKc

http://youtu.be/QwX8u52ZEGQ

Greg Biffle vs. Jay Sauter (2001)

One of the forgotten altercations in NASCAR was Greg Biffle and Jay Sauter at Richmond in 2001 during the Busch Series race. Biffle sent Sauter spinning early in the event. After several laps behind the wall for repairs, Sauter returned to the track and enacted revenge against the Biffle. One would assume the two were even, but not Biffle. He removed his helmet, jumped out of his car and proceeded to charge over to Sauter's and throw a punch. Sauter took his time exiting his car following the punch.

http://youtu.be/sXFe4DD2Gcw

Kevin Harvick vs. Carl Edwards (2008)

Carl Edwards triggered a multi-car accident at Talladega in October of 2008. Involved in the wreck was the controversial Kevin Harvick. Harvick called out Edwards in his interview. Needless to say, Edwards did not take to kindly to Harvick's comments that included that derogatory word "pansy". Edwards confronted Harvick in the garage at Charlotte a week later, and the two engaged in a little scuffle.

http://youtu.be/w8_7pVQiTYA

Kevin Harvick vs. Juan Pablo Montoya (2007)

Juan Pablo Montoya had issues with several drivers throughout his rookie year in 2007, which is why Harvick immediately went after him following a crash at Watkins Glen. Martin Truex Jr bumped Montoya into Harvick, provoking a multi-car accident. Harvick pulled up to Montoya's car, approached the brash driver and the two exchanged words, as well as a few shoves. Neither driver took off their helmets, nor did they throw punches, but it was entertaining to watch.

http://youtu.be/IMCmiTnFlL4

Honorable Mentions include Jeff Gordon vs. Matt Kenseth (2006); Tony Stewart vs. Robby Gordon (2000); Dale Earnhardt vs. Rusty Wallace (1995); Brad Keselowski's crew vs. Denny Hamlin's crew (2008)