NASCAR racer drops S-bomb on national show

NASCAR racer Robby Gordon shocked some viewers today by verbally exploding against another driver, calling him a "piece of sh--" and heaving his helmet at him on national television.

Robby Gordon tosses helment today at Michael Waltrip during Sylvania 300 in Louden, N.H.(courtesy Nascar.com)

The uproar followed an on-track incident at New Hampshire International Speedway in Louden, N.H., during the Sylvania 300.

A crash brought out the caution flag, and as the racers were slowing down, Gordon's car collided with Michael Waltrip's, causing Gordon to lose control and crash hard into the outside wall.

After crashing, Gordon tried to back into Waltrip's car on the next caution lap, only to miss and almost hit fellow driver Tony Stewart. Stewart quickly stopped his car and maneuvered around the angry Gordon. Several laps later, while still under caution, Gordon walked out onto the track and threw his driver's helmet at Waltrip, who appeared to duck from it inside his vehicle.

When approached by a TNT camera and pit reporter, Gordon blamed the happening on Waltrip.

"Everyone thinks Michael is a good guy. He is not the good guy like he acts like he is. Caution was out, and he wrecked me," Gordon said. "He's a piece of sh--!"

TNT's play-by-play announcer quickly apologized for Gordon's remarks and NASCAR sent word that he would be called in after the race for a yet-to-be determined punishment.

NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Racing, then warned all drivers and crews to calm down and get back to racing.

In the past, when drivers used foul language, even by mistake, large fines of up to $25,000 have been imposed.

"You're going to see some pretty stiff penalties coming out of this," NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said.

The race was eventually won by Ryan Newman.