NASCAR driver Mike Harmon denied he stole driver's Jennifer Jo Cobb's hauler after his arrest.
Harmon was arrested Wednesday in North Carolina for felony larceny and breaking and entering, Yahoo! Sports reports. Upon his release on bail the same day, Harmon posted on Twitter.
"I want it known that I have never stolen so much as a piece of bubble gum in my life," Harmon said in the first of two tweets. "I did not take JJC hauler, there is no video of me anywhere near her shop. Today she was the windshield & I was the bug, but when we get in FEDERAL court in a couple wks there's a boulder coming."
Cobb made a post on her official Facebook page Thursday morning that read:
"Very important clarification: I have not accused or alleged any person in this crime. Arrests have been made based on evidence and eye witness accounts. Now... Let's go racing!"
Police received a report from Cobb that her hauler was stolen on Saturday from the team's race shop in North Carolina. The hauler contained more than $250,000 worth of equipment. After an investigation, authorities issued felony warrants for Harmon and Sheila Rae Rice.
Harmon and Cobb know each other from his time as the manager for her NASCAR Nationwide Series team. He's driven in five Nationwide races this season.
Cobb, driving for her own team now, is participating in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in Charlotte. She plans to borrow racing parts from other teams so that she can race on Friday in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200.
Harmon also still plans to race on Friday.
"I would like to thank everyone for their support & faith in myself & my team. You guys are the best & exactly what this sport is about!!" Harmon tweeted Wednesday evening. "To the media... I will be available for comments tomorrow. Thank you."
