Kyle Busch suspended for both Nationwide and Cup races this weekend

the well crafted apology:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/e17rj9

Open letter to you from @kylebusch: "The following is a letter written by Kyle Busch to his fans, sponsors, teammates, competitors and fellow members of the racing community.

To all,

I've had a lot of time today to sit and reflect, and try to put my thoughts into words as best I can.

I want to sincerely apologize for my actions during Friday night's Truck Series race at Texas.

I apologize to my fans, all my sponsors, everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing and Kyle Busch Motorsports.

After talking with my team, it's great to have their support and encouragement to assure me that there are better days ahead. Even though this took place while driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports, I am sorry for how difficult this has been for everyone associated with Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series teams.

I'd also like to apologize to Ron Hornaday Jr., and everyone associated with the No. 33 team in the Truck Series.

I understand why I was taken out of the car for the rest of the weekend. NASCAR officials had to act, and I accept their punishment and take full responsibility for my actions.

As a racecar driver, the hardest thing to do is to sit on the sidelines listening to cars on the track when you know you should be out there competing. For this, I have no one to blame but myself.

Through a lot of support from the people around me, I feel like I've made a lot of strides this year, but this was certainly a step backward. Moving forward, I will do everything I possibly can to represent everyone involved in a positive manner. However, I know my long-term actions will have more of a bearing than anything I say right now.

Sincerely,

Kyle Busch"
 
PettyBlue said:
I doubt if he wrote a single word of it.
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AndyMarquisLive said:
Who wrote it, Kyle or JGR's PR folks?
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He left off "dictated, not read"

I know, he apologize and we should all back off. Which I would have no problem with, except that Kyle Busch tends to have a history of pulling chicken **** stuff like this in the past. After awhile, you just start to question the sincerity of the apology. No doubt that when Busch does get behind the wheel again, he'll be back to his chicken **** ways.
 
We will see next week just what Nascar has to say about it.
Personally I don't buy a single word of it:bsflag: which is too bad because he really has talent, at least when racing under green.
 
I feel the proper punishment would be for him to pitch a tent and "occupy wall street" Stupid is as stupid does-----John
 
Lets see him get in front of the cameras and give a real apology.

Same old crap we hear everytime Kyle goes off the deep end. He'll race the Cup guys with tons of respect, but he will quickly get back to running over or through the truck and NW guys.

Ron Hornaday has helped many of todays cup drivers get their start, including Kevin Harvick.

IMO, Kyle set his cup career back 2 years, and he'll have to take a lot of disrespect to try and earn his way back in the eyes of most.
 
racer8 said:
AND: Ultimately, Busch may face sanctions more severe than those levied by NASCAR. Addressing the media this morning in Texas, team owner Joe Gibbs accepted blame for his driver's actions, saying, "It definitely rests with me. When you own something& you're responsible. I take full responsibility for it." Gibbs hinted that conversations have taken place with team sponsors about how to proceed, and sources in the NASCAR garage say serious consideration is being given to parking Busch for the remainder of the 2011 Sprint Cup and Nationwide campaign.(Sirius Speedway)(11-5-2011)

Found this on Jayski
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Wouldn't be the first busch to get sat out remainder of a season.
 
KingGlamis said:
Maybe Gibbs will force him to do that tomorrow. I kind of doubt it though. :mad:
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i don't know. the coach was pissed and he want's kyle to get the message loud and clear. kyle isn't dumb. he's worn out his welcome at roush and hendrick's. no way rcr is going to hire him. doubtful egr would take him. what's left...mikey? mwr is toyota so not out of the question if he want's to get run out of jgr.
 
SlowNeasy said:
i don't know. the coach was pissed and he want's kyle to get the message loud and clear. kyle isn't dumb. he's worn out his welcome at roush and hendrick's. no way rcr is going to hire him. doubtful egr would take him. what's left...mikey? mwr is toyota so not out of the question if he want's to get run out of jgr.
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Gibbs is not going to let Kyle go because of this, no way. But I guarantee Kyle will be under the microscopes of both Gibbs and NASCAR for at least the next year. However... the sponsors are surely upset and I'm not sure how that will play out.
 
Statement from his better half.....

To all the Fans
November 5, 2011

I wanted to write a quick note to all of you addressing the incident that happened during the truck race on Friday night. No, I was not going to comment on the situation Friday night in the midst of all the angry and harsh tweets, there was really no point. I understand that Kyle’s actions were wrong and NASCAR has dealt with the issue appropriately. I love my husband very much and will always be by his side through the good and the bad. Life is not always easy but you deal with each day as it comes and we will move on from this the best that we can.

I also want to thank all of the nice people out there, and let you all know that we really appreciate your support and love through this difficult time. I appreciate everything that you guys do as fans in this sport by coming out to the races, watching on TV and interacting with us via Facebook and Twitter. Along with our family and friends, it has been your kind words and support that make a difficult time better and I sincerely Thank You.

Samantha
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After much more time to think about all of this stuff I have to be honest, I think I'm more confused then ever as to what constitutes punishment by NASCAR in these situations. Is it because it happened under caution? Is it because it took out a potential Truck Series drivers run for the title? Is it because another drivers life was put in danger? I'm far from a Kyle Bush fan. I don't respect the guy but I do respect the talent. I was as quick to rush to judgement as everyone else on this board thinking that he should be 'parked' and maybe worse. At the same time I've felt that way numerous times over the years when I see blatant retaliation on the track. Carl coming from around 100 laps down hunting for and finally putting Keselowski upside down into the wall @ Atlanta is the perfect example that has been mentioned numerous times. Why was that situation OK? Even though it wasn't as extreme, I sat in the stands at Martinsville last week watching drivers retaliate all day long and NASCAR seems to have loved that. The line is not clear to me at all. I hope it is to the drivers although I don't think that's the case.
 
Seems as though a lot of young talent enters the arena before they have been seasoned. Might be me but this and the fact that its a social thing, I see kids spoiled rotten, no manners and parents even worse. Yeah I know its racing but I think it goes further than anyone really wants to admit. Seems as though the fabric of the country in general is unraveling. Not the real place to discuss this but take a good hard look the shape of things in general. Guess the whispers I hear may have some truth, the Hippys won. Just my opinion, delete at will---John
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
After much more time to think about all of this stuff I have to be honest, I think I'm more confused then ever as to what constitutes punishment by NASCAR in these situations. Is it because it happened under caution? Is it because it took out a potential Truck Series drivers run for the title? Is it because another drivers life was put in danger? I'm far from a Kyle Bush fan. I don't respect the guy but I do respect the talent. I was as quick to rush to judgement as everyone else on this board thinking that he should be 'parked' and maybe worse. At the same time I've felt that way numerous times over the years when I see blatant retaliation on the track. Carl coming from around 100 laps down hunting for and finally putting Keselowski upside down into the wall @ Atlanta is the perfect example that has been mentioned numerous times. Why was that situation OK? Even though it wasn't as extreme, I sat in the stands at Martinsville last week watching drivers retaliate all day long and NASCAR seems to have loved that. The line is not clear to me at all. I hope it is to the drivers although I don't think that's the case.
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I think we all agree the rules have a huge gray area and it can be hard to figure out. But this one was not gray at all. Heck, we heard on TV as it started his spotter yelling at him to calm down.
 
Jvan said:
Seems as though a lot of young talent enters the arena before they have been seasoned. Might be me but this and the fact that its a social thing, I see kids spoiled rotten, no manners and parents even worse. Yeah I know its racing but I think it goes further than anyone really wants to admit. Seems as though the fabric of the country in general is unraveling. Not the real place to discuss this but take a good hard look the shape of things in general. Guess the whispers I hear may have some truth, the Hippys won. Just my opinion, delete at will---John
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Or, if he was racing in the era of former, the boyz would have taken him back behind a hauler, and whooped him.....

Oh wait Richard tried that, turns out Kyle has no brains. :owquitit:
 
KingGlamis said:
I think we all agree the rules have a huge gray area and it can be hard to figure out. But this one was not gray at all. Heck, we heard on TV as it started his spotter yelling at him to calm down.
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I never for a second thought that Carl's hunting down of Keselowski @ Atlanta was grey at all either.
 
It seems as though Edwards and Keselowski have moved past Carl's ill conceived decision to crash Brad and hopefully Edwards has learned something from that and is now concentrating on winning a Championship.

If Kyle Busch would do the same and realize it's not his attitude that makes him a good driver but rather his natural ability and desire to win, he'd be near unstoppable

Busch has the potential to become one of Nascar's greats and he better soon realize what that's going to take before it too late for him.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I never for a second thought that Carl's hunting down of Keselowski @ Atlanta was grey at all either.
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Just watched the replay again. No doubt Carl took him out on purpose. Larry Mac even said so on the replays. Maybe NASCAR figured it was justifiable payback for when Brad did that to Carl?
 
KingGlamis said:
Just watched the replay again. No doubt Carl took him out on purpose. Larry Mac even said so on the replays. Maybe NASCAR figured it was justifiable payback for when Brad did that to Carl?
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Justifiable? Didn't Hornaday run up the track and into Kyle twice before Kyle payed him back?
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
After much more time to think about all of this stuff I have to be honest, I think I'm more confused then ever as to what constitutes punishment by NASCAR in these situations. Is it because it happened under caution? Is it because it took out a potential Truck Series drivers run for the title? Is it because another drivers life was put in danger? I'm far from a Kyle Bush fan. I don't respect the guy but I do respect the talent. I was as quick to rush to judgement as everyone else on this board thinking that he should be 'parked' and maybe worse. At the same time I've felt that way numerous times over the years when I see blatant retaliation on the track. Carl coming from around 100 laps down hunting for and finally putting Keselowski upside down into the wall @ Atlanta is the perfect example that has been mentioned numerous times. Why was that situation OK? Even though it wasn't as extreme, I sat in the stands at Martinsville last week watching drivers retaliate all day long and NASCAR seems to have loved that. The line is not clear to me at all. I hope it is to the drivers although I don't think that's the case.
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I get the feeling that Nascar let Kyle's past actions influence them more than they are saying.
As far as Carl's deal goes it should have been the same penalty. He has been no saint in the past either but maybe not quite as bad as Kyle.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
After much more time to think about all of this stuff I have to be honest, I think I'm more confused then ever as to what constitutes punishment by NASCAR in these situations. Is it because it happened under caution? Is it because it took out a potential Truck Series drivers run for the title? Is it because another drivers life was put in danger? I'm far from a Kyle Bush fan. I don't respect the guy but I do respect the talent. I was as quick to rush to judgement as everyone else on this board thinking that he should be 'parked' and maybe worse. At the same time I've felt that way numerous times over the years when I see blatant retaliation on the track. Carl coming from around 100 laps down hunting for and finally putting Keselowski upside down into the wall @ Atlanta is the perfect example that has been mentioned numerous times. Why was that situation OK? Even though it wasn't as extreme, I sat in the stands at Martinsville last week watching drivers retaliate all day long and NASCAR seems to have loved that. The line is not clear to me at all. I hope it is to the drivers although I don't think that's the case.
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THIS penalty was simply because of all the fan outrage. NASCAR knew they had to take some drastic measure or face the outrage themselves. They were simply avoiding the bull**** and allowing it to stay on Kyle. That's all.

On the same topic, IF the sponsors do anything, it will be for the same reason. To prove to the idiots *****ing to them that they care and did something about. Why else would they care? It's publicity.
 
KingGlamis said:
Just watched the replay again. No doubt Carl took him out on purpose. Larry Mac even said so on the replays. Maybe NASCAR figured it was justifiable payback for when Brad did that to Carl?
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What did Brad do to Carl? Oh yeah, according to Carl, he was trying to take something from Brad, and Brad wouldn't give it to him. So Carl forced his way in front of Brad and wrecked himself. I still can't figure out why Carl couldn't save the car. I believe there was something broken, and that's why he was running 36th at the time.

Running into a guy because he doesn't give you what you want is the lowest form of racing, IMO.
 
Smoke14 said:
Justifiable? Didn't Hornaday run up the track and into Kyle twice before Kyle payed him back?
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How could that be??? It was ALL Kyle's fault. Nobody has ever done anything to Kyle. Ask around, they will tell you. :sarcasm:
 
zevious said:
How could that be??? It was ALL Kyle's fault. Nobody has ever done anything to Kyle. Ask around, they will tell you. :sarcasm:
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When Kyle runs into Elliot Sadler, it was all Elliots fault and he deserved to be wrecked under yellow. Just ask Kyle, he'll tell you.
 
NASCAR knew Brad wouldn't goto Carls house the next day.

Ron would.

NASCAR doesn't need to see Ron being hauled to jail while the ambulance takes Kyle to the Hospital.
 
MOEJOE said:
NASCAR knew Brad wouldn't goto Carls house the next day.

Ron would.

NASCAR doesn't need to see Ron being hauled to jail while the ambulance takes Kyle to the Hospital.
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Why not? That would be a great storyline. ;)
 
zevious said:
THIS penalty was simply because of all the fan outrage. NASCAR knew they had to take some drastic measure or face the outrage themselves. They were simply avoiding the bull**** and allowing it to stay on Kyle. That's all.

On the same topic, IF the sponsors do anything, it will be for the same reason. To prove to the idiots *****ing to them that they care and did something about. Why else would they care? It's publicity.
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have you considered that maybe nascar, joe gibbs racing, the sponsors, and the fans might be right and the kyle was wrong?

this is racing, not last man standing demolition derby.
 
Does anyone remember Jeff Burton taking Jegg Gordon out under caution. He admitted he did it on purpose and NASCAR did nothing. How about Kurt Busch running into Tony in the pits?

This same thing has been going on for some time and NASCAR now decides to make an example of Kyle.

By the way, I am not saying what Kyle did was right, I am simply saying it has happened many times before Friday night.
 
Smoke14 said:
Does anyone remember Jeff Burton taking Jegg Gordon out under caution. He admitted he did it on purpose and NASCAR did nothing. How about Kurt Busch running into Tony in the pits?

This same thing has been going on for some time and NASCAR now decides to make an example of Kyle.

By the way, I am not saying what Kyle did was right, I am simply saying it has happened many times before Friday night.
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maybe because it's the second time Kyle wrecked someone under yellow this year. I just wish nascar would stop being so coy and explain their decision.
 
From Scene Daily.

Just since the start of the 2010 season, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has had several incidents of conflict – to go along with an incredible 42 of his 104 victories in NASCAR's three national series.

Here are some of the most recent dramatic non-winning moments:

• Phoenix, April 2010: Busch wins the race but calls himself to NASCAR hauler to discuss why he received a penalty for jumping the restart. Brad Keselowski got the jump on the previous restart and passed Busch prior to the start-finish line while a big pileup occurred behind them. NASCAR determined Keselowski was the leader when the caution flag flew. Busch then jumped the next restart and was black-flagged.

• Charlotte, May 2010: Busch tangles with teammate Denny Hamlin during the Sprint All-Star Race. He parks his car at Hamlin’s hauler after telling his team on the radio that “somebody better keep me away from Denny Hamlin after this [expletive] race. I swear to God I’m going to kill the [expletive)." Joe Gibbs meets with Hamlin and Busch afterward but a week later, it’s clear the two teammates don’t see eye-to-eye.

• Charlotte, May 2010: A week after the all-star race Busch is yelled at by Jeff Burton on pit road following the event. Burton is not happy with the way Busch drove him late in the race.

• Bristol, August 2010: Busch spins out Brad Keselowski in retaliation in Nationwide race at Bristol. The next day during driver introductions, Keselowski calls Busch “an ass.”

• Kentucky, September 2010: Todd Bodine is angry at the way Kyle Busch raced him, causing Bodine to spin. But Bodine ends up winning the race, and Busch visits him in victory lane after Bodine criticizes him during postrace interviews.

• Kansas, October 2010: David Reutimann retaliates against Busch, knocking him out of the race. The wreck takes Busch out of championship contention. No penalties were issued for the incident.

• Texas, November 2010: In the Nationwide race, Busch rips NASCAR’s decision not to penalize Carl Edwards, whom Busch felt jumped the restart. The next day in the Sprint Cup race, angry over a one-lap penalty for speeding on pit road, Busch flipped off NASCAR official in clear view of his in-car camera. He was fined $25,000.

• Homestead, November 2010: Kevin Harvick dumps Busch for blocking him during race, ending the season for Busch on a sour note.

• Darlington, May 2011: Retaliates against Kevin Harvick as Clint Bowyer wrecks as part of a three-wide situation as the caution flies at Darlington; Harvick tries to punch him after the race, but Busch drives away, hitting Harvick’s unmanned car and sending it into the wall. NASCAR put both Harvick and Busch on probation for four races.

• Off track, May 2011: Gets clocked going 128 mph in 45-mph zone. Loses his license after being found guilty of speeding but not reckless driving.

• Kansas, June 2011: Richard Childress Racing team owner Richard Childress punches Busch while in garage after Busch ran into RCR driver Joey Coulter after the race. Busch is found to be not an instigator and doesn’t receive a penalty while Childress gets a $150,000 fine.

• Pocono, June 2011: Harvick races Busch aggressively at Pocono, riding on his bumper and then forcing him to the apron. NASCAR warns Harvick to stop and the two drivers continue taking jabs at each other in postrace interviews.

• Bristol, August 2011: Busch retaliates against Elliott Sadler during the truck race at Bristol. Busch’s truck is too damaged to continue and blames it on the Busch-Kevin Harvick Inc. feud.

• Charlotte, October 2011: Edwards talks to Busch after race at Charlotte over way he raced him at the end.

• Talladega, October 2011: Finds a surprise drafting partner as he drafts well with Austin Dillon at Talladega. It appears he is putting his troubles with the KHI-RCR camp behind him, until …

• Texas, November 2011: Retaliates against Ron Hornaday under caution during truck race. NASCAR parks him for the remainder of the truck race and then suspends him from all NASCAR activities for the weekend.
 
Smoke14 said:
Does anyone remember Jeff Burton taking Jegg Gordon out under caution. He admitted he did it on purpose and NASCAR did nothing. How about Kurt Busch running into Tony in the pits?

This same thing has been going on for some time and NASCAR now decides to make an example of Kyle.

By the way, I am not saying what Kyle did was right, I am simply saying it has happened many times before Friday night.
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So, once Jeff racks up a track record like the one Kyle has, he's not going to get parked.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I think I'm more confused then ever as to what constitutes punishment by NASCAR in these situations. Is it because it happened under caution? Is it because it took out a potential Truck Series drivers run for the title? Is it because another drivers life was put in danger?
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IMHO you hit all three important points. If he had tapped Hornaday and spun him that's one thing but he stayed in contact and rode him a long time.

Needlessly putting another drivers life in danger is self explainitory.

I remember drivers comments from the first chase. That no driver was going to roll over just because they were racing a chase contender but they would be on their toes and NOBODY wanted to be the reason for knocking a chase contender out of contention.

I really think nascar looked hard at the situation and weighed the options. Happening under caution coupled with his numerous issues in his past IMHO sealed the deal.

Truthfully I'm surprised he wasn't banned from the truck series for the remaining races, but as he's not running for the championship that would be a financial hit but really not much of a punishment.
 
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