SAD NEWS: Kyle Busch says I hate to say this, confirms leaving NASCAR World, NASCAR races are fixed winners. leaves everyone shocked by his words
While Kyle Busch has revealed he’s thought about retirement, he hasn’t confirmed leaving NASCAR, nor made claims about fixed races. He’s focused on returning to Victory Lane with RCR, and his comments suggest he’s still enjoying racing.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
Retirement Rumors:
Kyle Busch has acknowledged that retirement has been a consideration, but he remains focused on racing and improving Richard Childress Racing (RCR).
No Confirmation of Leaving NASCAR:
Busch hasn’t stated he’s leaving NASCAR or that he believes races are fixed.
Focus on Victory Lane:
Busch emphasizes his desire to continue working with his team and putting himself in a position to win races.
Recent Comments:
Busch has been open about his thoughts on his future in NASCAR, including his contract expiring and turning 40 this year.
Racing with his son:
Busch recently raced alongside his son, Brexton, for the first time, which may have fueled speculation about his future.
Just 48 hours after his liquor store appearance, he nearly made it 233.
Though Busch last won a NASCAR Cup Series race in June 2023, a career-long 60-race winless streak, you wouldn’t have known it by how he raced at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas last weekend. He led a race-high 42 laps and had a potential race-winning strategy ruined by a late caution flag; despite Busch’s best efforts, eventual winner Christopher Bell passed him with six laps remaining.
“He was incredibly gracious and very clean for what I was doing,” Busch said. “I was cutting him off and blocking and doing all the stupid stuff you need to do to try to protect the lead.”
Fans cheered Busch loudly before the race. Some expressed disappointment on social media when he failed to close out the win, and applauded his sportsmanship in how he reacted to Bell’s victory (which included a visit to the winner’s stage to shake Bell’s hand).
That’s the polar opposite of how Busch was viewed by fans for most of his career. Maybe it’s because he hasn’t won as much during his late 30s (he turns 40 in May). Maybe it’s because, as a father of two, he’s mellowed a bit. Maybe it’s the fact he lost his longtime ride at Joe Gibbs Racing due to a lack of sponsorship in 2022 and landed at RCR instead.
Either way, the perception has changed. This isn’t your father’s Kyle Busch.
