“Boys have at it” is one of the best policies that an organization can have. When a few folk step it up to having at each other, the best way to settle it is to let them “talk” it out, if both are willing. But there are cases where both parties aren’t willing and one may hide behind words. It happens. And then again, sometimes what happens can reflect heavily on the organization they represent. If the controlling faction lets disreputable behavior continue without taking responsibility, then suddenly everyone is loosing.
And despite the “have at it” attitude of the sanctioning body of NASCAR, NASCAR did step in and fine both Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch $25k each and dished out a four-race probation.
Doesn’t seem very “have at it” like. In fact I felt that NASCAR should have stepped in, but to bring the hammer down on the guy that really stepped out of line, Kyle Busch, for taking it beyond the two of them when he pushed the unmanned car into the wall of pit road. That was uncalled for and potentially dangerous.
He was out of line with that … move.
Instead of “Leaving it between them,” NASCAR decided this could be reflecting on the organization and showed a proactive interest in their own image. Besides, “Have at it” only works when both parties stand up to deal with it. When one hides behind the words, but tosses blame, then nothing gets resolved.
I’m sure that in time, it will work itself out. Right? Maybe? We’ll see.
These spats that the personalities have are great for the notoriety of the sport. As long as it stays within certain parameters.
Right guys?
