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Kyle Busch goes after NASCAR’s young drivers on the Pat McAfee Show.
NASCAR Cup Series Driver Kyle Busch made a clear and direct admission during a recent podcast appearance that quickly spread across the NASCAR world. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion spoke openly about intentional wrecking while appearing on FOX News Media’s Hang Out with Sean Hannity podcast.
What started as a general question about extreme racing tactics turned into a personal confession.
Busch first said, “Like intentionally wrecking somebody, that needs to be a no-no. You can’t do that,” before changing his answer moments later. “Oh, no, I can’t say that. I’ve never done that. I have done that,” he said. He then pointed to a recent race example, bringing fresh attention to how such actions are handled in the NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR Cup Series Driver Kyle Busch details recent on-track incident
Kyle Busch described a moment from the past race weekend to explain his admission. He said another driver hit him and spun him earlier in the race. Busch then waited before responding later in the event.
“You know, like just this past weekend, for instance, this guy behind me hit me and spun me out in the corner. And so then, I don’t know, 200 laps later, I got back to him, and I’m like, ‘See you, buddy,’ you know?”
The exchange continued as Hannity asked if the other driver expected the move. “Oh, he knew it was coming. Oh, yeah,” Busch replied. When asked if the driver tried to avoid contact, Busch added, “Yeah, he tried to get out of the way twice.”
The comments show that the move was not sudden. Busch explained it as a delayed response to an earlier incident during the same race.
NASCAR rules put focus on intentional contact
NASCAR has rules that address intentional wrecking. In recent years, the series has imposed penalties, including fines, point deductions, and suspensions, for such actions. These measures aim to separate hard racing from dangerous contact.
Busch’s admission draws attention because it connects a rule to a real example from a recent race. While incidents on track are often reviewed during events, public comments like this can bring added scrutiny.
The podcast appearance also included other topics from Busch’s career. He spoke about past rivalries and earlier incidents, including contact with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and ongoing tensions with drivers such as Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski.
The reaction followed quickly after the clip was released. Fans shared the comments across social media, focusing on the admission’s directness. Busch has not won a NASCAR Cup Series race in nearly three years, and the latest comments add another moment to his current run.
Dogli Wilberforce is a writer covering NASCAR, Formula 1, and the IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. He has also written for Sportsnaut, FanSided, Total Apex Sports, and Last Word on Sports. Wilberforce focuses on the NASCAR Cup Series, breaking down news, driver stories, and key moments with a clear, fast, and engaging style. His work connects headlines to context, helping readers understand what matters most in the sport. More about Dogli Wilberforce
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