Harvick Statement: The following is a statement from Kevin Harvick, driver of Richard Childress Racing’s #29 GM Goodwrench Service Chevy, regarding NASCAR’s penalty from Martinsville Speedway. “It tore me up Sunday to watch the race from home while Kenny Wallace drove the 29. I haven’t been racing since I was five years old and made it this far in my career to throw it all away now. Having to miss the race in Martinsville definitely got my attention. I’m still learning how NASCAR works and what is involved in the decisions they make. They are trying to create a fair playing field with those decisions and they’re not out to get anyone. In all reality, you make and control your own destiny in this sport. I wish that my team and GM Goodwrench Service weren’t dragged into a situation that they had nothing to do with. For that, I want to thank everyone at RCR and GM Goodwrench Service for sticking with me. In addition to thanking Kenny for stepping in at the last minute and helping us out, I want to thank the Winston Cup drivers who have called over the past couple of days to offer their advice and support. I especially want to thank all of the fans for standing behind me. They have supported me through some very tough times. Our on-track performance so far this season isn’t what we expected it to be and having to sit out last week’s race only dug the hole deeper. But that just means that we’re going to do everything we can to turn things around.” From the RCR site.(4-16-2002)
