November 13, 2005

Roush Fires Kurt Busch

(Filed under: News)

Well here's another chapter to the soap opera of NASCAR: Defending series champion Kurt Busch was involved in an altercation Friday night with law enforcement officials, and apparently was given a citation for reckless driving. As the details emerged it became clear that alcohol may have been involved, and abusing alcohol is a big no-no when you're got an alcohol sponsor interested in promoting responsible drinking.

So Roush, in cooperation with their sponsors, have suspended Busch for the next two races, effectively firing him since he heads to Penske in 2006. Kenny Wallace replaced Busch in today's race at Phoenix.

The NBC coverage today doesn't seem to want to touch this with a ten-foot pole, and you can't really blame them. I'd love to hear what Busch has to say in his own defense. I'd also love to hear what Penske has to say. What a mess.

Some folks miss the days of unrestrained drivers who get into fist fights at the track. I'm not sure this qualifies as one of those bad boy moments--seems more like a spoiled kid getting in trouble. Busch may not realize it, but Roush and his sponsors certainly know that NASCAR drivers are role models, and if they don't act like it they're going to pay the price. Not the way you expect a champion to behave.

Posted by kevin at November 13, 2005 7:01 PM

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