I remember seeing Kurt Busch race to the checkered flag in a truck race at the Milwaukee Mile. He was only about 18 or 19 years old at that time and had a great race. It was at that race that I became a fan of his. Since his moving into Nextel Cup a few years ago (when it was still the Winston Cup), he has really been alienating fellow drivers and fans alike.
For his latest issue, he was busted for erratic driving and is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Bad idea, especially when you are sponsored by a liquor company.
Some of Jack Rouch's comments show just how much of a jag Kurt Busch has become. Team owners usually support their successful drivers. However, Busch is such a jag that, even though he has been successful, Rouch doesn't have much good to say about him (of course, the way Busch is handling his moving the Penske next year isn't helping matters any).
Jack Roush, Busch's current team owner, said he is glad the driver is "not my problem" next season after learning of the incident Saturday morning.
When told that Busch had gotten belligerent with police officers, Roush said with a big sarcastic smile, "Imagine that. It's so uncharacteristic of Kurt Busch."
On a final note, the latest news is that Rouch did the right and suspended Busch for the rest of the season.
1 comment:
11 16 05
You are right Stuffle:
He has exhibited poor judgement!
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