Busch rubs drivers wrong way
Posted: Saturday May 31, 2008 10:05AM ET
NASCAR's Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon said Friday that they had settled their tiff from last weekend's race, but Busch's aggressive style has rubbed some drivers the wrong way. The 23-year-old Busch -- who leads the Cup point standings with three wins this year for Joe Gibbs Racing -- also has emerged as NASCAR's latest villain with perhaps the series' most aggressive driving style. Kevin Harvick, however, had words of caution for Busch. "Kyle Busch is an incredibly talented driver," Harvick said. But having a bold demeanor, he added, "takes its toll on you as you move down the road. You have to respect the guys who laid the foundation for the sport . . . and this sport has a very good way of breaking you of those habits pretty easily," he said.
Los Angeles Times
Posted: Saturday May 31, 2008 10:05AM ET
NASCAR's Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon said Friday that they had settled their tiff from last weekend's race, but Busch's aggressive style has rubbed some drivers the wrong way. The 23-year-old Busch -- who leads the Cup point standings with three wins this year for Joe Gibbs Racing -- also has emerged as NASCAR's latest villain with perhaps the series' most aggressive driving style. Kevin Harvick, however, had words of caution for Busch. "Kyle Busch is an incredibly talented driver," Harvick said. But having a bold demeanor, he added, "takes its toll on you as you move down the road. You have to respect the guys who laid the foundation for the sport . . . and this sport has a very good way of breaking you of those habits pretty easily," he said.
Los Angeles Times