69 Comments on Has Kyle Busch Earned Your Respect?

LFR224 on


Kyle has a ways to go to grow up. Kurt was just lik,e him and I hated him but he has become a pretty well spoken driver and very professional. If Kyle goes down the same path he will start getting respect from me.
I think he is one of the best right now and once he changes his attitude a little he will be more liked. Send Jimmy spencer down for a little talk with him, it worked for Kurt

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BobB on


Kyle has had my respect as a driver for quite some time. I just cannot become his fan. The guy has more on track talent than most. END

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scruffy on


Kyle needs a BIG attitude adjustment to win over fans, as it is now he is just driving many more of us way from watching his childish actions. I for one am getting tired of NASCAR because of him.

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Rita on


Kyle is a very talented driver but that is the only good thing I can say about him.

He is a person who lacks character, has no respect for the sport of racing and very little respect for his fellow drivers. He loves being hated, that is sick. There is something mentally lacking to be that way.

He will do anything to win, to the point of putting someones life in danger.

NASCAR gave him a sweet candy by allowing him to wreck Brad out with out any fine. Kyle proudly admitted it was intentional and NASCAR will do nothing.

When my favorite driver retires I will no longer watch any NASCAR racing.

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william beaudoin on


Klye Bush???? who is he???? what nr does he drive???? never paid any attention to him… must be a new kid???? will have to check him out….

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Steve L on


I know Kyle is a great driver especially when he’s mad but he still acts like a little kid when something doesn’t go his way. I know all of the drivers get mad and complain, that’s not what I’m talking about, what I’m talking about is getting out of the car at the end and storming away like a 5 year old that just got told they can’t have the toy. He did get better this season but it’s almost like starting at the All Star race he went back to his old self. So to me I think he didn’t change, he basically tried to cover it up but then it came back out. Someone said Jimmy Spencer should sit down and have a talk with him, I think Tony Stewart should. I don’t hate Kyle, just he needs an attitude adjustment to actually take things like a man instead of a 5 year old throwing a temper tantrum. When he grows up he’ll get my full respect, he has my respect as a driver but not as a person.

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aranem on


I have always had respect for Kyle Busch. I loved his comments after the first COT race at Bristol , a race he won. Who better to honestly say what he thought of the car? Natuurally any comment from 2nd place or lower can be dismissed as sour grapes. His honesty, his talent and his love of racing are highly respect-worthy. As a Dale Jr fan, his tactics and behavior are silly but rarely discourages my feelings. Spinning or “dumping” a competitor is something I would compare to Clemens throwing at Piazza’s head. If he’s so super-talented, why not truly out race someone? His impatience and immaturity are still standing in the way of him being championship material. Don’t be so urgent, Kyle. You can win a lot and not alienate people.

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Bobbie on


I have always been a Kyle fan. the boy can race his attitude does need adjusting but not by tony Stewart remember he had to go to anger management and he was one big whiner till he got hs own team. Most all the drivers have attitudes. But thats what makes them GO. I can’t stand Harvick but there are fans that thnk he is awesome. So I guess we all have our gripes. AWESOME WEEKEND OF RACING

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88dale3 on


Kyle Busch needs someone like Jimmy Spencer to punch him like he did to Kurt Busch. He can get Busch wacked too. P.S. he a cry baby when he doesn’t get his way.

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Mavis on


I doubt that Kyle Busch will ever earn my respect. He’s 25 years old and acts 5 years old with all his tantrums. If he had won the three races cleanly I might have seen it as a feat but it was spoiled by his taking out other drivers to gain position He deliberately took out Brad Keselowski but Brad wasn’t the only one although the other might not have been deliberate. Brad is in a position where he can’t retaliate and Kyles future actions could cause Brad to lose the championship. Kyle knows Brad is on probation and can’t do anything about it. So if it happens again and Nascar doesn’t step in who knows what will happen. Anyway Kyle’s action put a blight on his weekend wins.

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Sam Simpson on


grant you he may not have the greatest attitude but neither does some of the other drivers, give the man credit, he’s good or he wouldn’t be winning the races he does.He doesn’t do no more than most of the other drivers [push em out of the way to win a race] like Carl Edwards did not to long ago. I just saying

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PAUL on


I THINK THE COACH NEEDS TO TAKE kYLE TO THE WOOD SHED AND BUST HIS ASS.I HAVE LOST RESPECT IN HIM (COACH). HE WAS A GREAT FOOTBALL COACH, BUT A LOUSY NASCAR OWNER SINCE HIRING KYLE AND SWITCHING TO THAT JAPANESE RICASHAW. NUF SAID.

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steve-o on


Little shrub is a pos. No one is man enough to see past this political crap and tan his hide. Back in the day he’d have is head caved in and would have learned a valuable lesson.Jimmy Spencer taught his brother a lesson know his ears are pinned back and driving hard.

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Joyce on


No, Kyle has not earned my respect and probably never will if he continues to bump other drivers out of the race. You can bet on two things when he races, he will hit the wall and/or bump someone out of the race. I wish he would only race in the truck races. I don’t watch them. Grow up, Kyle and race like a man.

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Diane on


Respect for an srrogant, pompous kid who mocks the fans and is a shame to Nascar? NO, NO, NO

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lady Red on


Even Dale Jarrett said he would have punched Kyle in the face and that comes from an older seasoned driver who drove everyone with respect. I will NEVER be a Kyle fan, he is the biggest jerk to ever come into NASCAR, worse even than his brother and he was bad enough. If he wins a race my tv goes off immediately as I don’t want to watch him stand and take those asinine bows. Do enjoy the boos till I pull the plug. He will get his one day !!

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SCOTT on


RESPECT give Shrub never he is and always will be a jerk when he crashed the cot car when he drove for Hendrick when they get it fixed for him to drive he was gone home and not make points for the team when he won in the cot bad mouthed the car he left one more time. Jr drove the car for Rick.

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Danny Jones on


Kyle (Rowdy) Bush is the new “Dale Sr. as far as driving and the way he feels about winning. He’s not out there to make friends, but to leave a message” Kiss my azz if you don’t like my style’!!. I’m 62 now and we old fans of Dale Sr.have a new ‘Dale Sr. drive alike to root for. Kick their azz Kyle, you do have fans!!

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Too Mean on


Hell No!! After his win in nationwide race he still acked a 3 year old.. That’s a no class act.

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Jean on


He is a good driver, or he would not be winning races. However, I do not
have any respect for him. He acts most of the time like a spoiled brat.

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Kathie on


It is unlikely that Kyle will ever earn my respect either. For a time media folk were trying to compare him to Earnhardt, Sr. and nothing made me more mad. I was never an Earnhardt fan either, but that man had my respect. Competitors on the track is one thing, Kyle’s actions both on and around the track are childish, mean-spirited, and bad for NASCAR as a whole.

He absolutely has incredible talent behind the wheel, but his character, lack of respect, for his fellow competitors, fans, NASCAR, media, that has gone on unchecked this whole time, means I will never respect him.

I’m not a Hendrick fan either, but even for him, there is more to racing than winning races, Kyle appears to be TOXIC to all those around him, and Rick made the right decision.

I suspect that the Coach has had his talks with Kyle, and someday soon he too will realize that JGR is better off without Kyle.

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Mike on


If anybody could remember back Dale E. Sr. got booed at first then it got fun. Why doesn’t anybody give the “KID” a break? I don’t like his personality but I do like to watch him race. Who cares what he says or how much of an a–hole he is, he makes races interisting. Root for or against but why is it such a big deal. Tell the newsmen to shut up and make up your oun mind. A driver you love or a driver you love to hate. Still fun to watch him run.

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REGAN on


k bush is an A$$ !!!!!plain and simple. anyone that compares him to dale sr. is also an A$$. i dont and never will respect him. i hope he gets put in the wall everytime he gets on the track.

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Sandra on


Kyle Busch is awesome. People either liked or hated Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
You will always have people who are jealous of people who are winners. Kyle Busch is a winner. Dale Earnhardt is a winner. Jimmie Johnson is a winner.
My dad did not like Dale Earnhardt Sr when he was a live, on the other hand I adored, and admired Dale Earnhardt for everything he stood for on and off the track.
After Dale Earnhardt Sr passed away my dad finally realize what a great man Dale Earnhardt was and what all he did. Kyle Busch does not have Dale Earnhardt’s blood running down his veins, Kyle Busch does on and off the track for people one day people will come to realize Kyle Busch is one big hearted, caring individual too. It is your lost you don’t like him or should I say Jealous of the young man. Kyle I love you and thank you for being who you are.Thank you for giving to the people who are in need and keeping NASCAR alive.I hope all the very best for Kyle and your girlfriend, who you plan to marry on Dec. 31, 2010.

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Cork on


Has Kyle Busch Earned Your Respect?
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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jeanW on


My only comment will be when the ‘weasel’ figures out how to win a race without knocking a fellow driver out of his way to get the checkered flag, stop bad mouthing his crew, being a hot-head, then
his wins would mean something. I thought when he came back and had his ears pinned back nicely, he was grown to grow up in the attitude area, but a few races in….oh well.
Maybe his having a girl around will tone his temper down. I wish her luck…

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Susie Powell on


NO!!!!!!

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Pegi on


If he ever loses his arrogant attitude, then maybe.

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Patch on


My Second favorite Driver is anyone that beats JJ. Congratulations Kyle – you will always be the first to win all three. I am just glad they did not give you a hand made one of a kind guitar. Just remember folks, when there is shine in the trunk you get to the front anyway you can because you don’t get paid for being second. Race like everyone else is a copper.

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lady Red on


Anyone remember how he knocked Jr. out of the way deliberately when Jr. was on his way to winning? No respect for this guy EVER. And all drivers give to help others, Kyle is no exception. When even broadcasters have to tone down their opinions has to tell you something. It is a disgrace to compare him to Dale Sr..
Yes Sr. got boos at time but NASCAR listened to him and he helped make the sport what it is today. Now TV’s go off everywhere when Kyle is up front or wins, not good for NASCAR, but his day will come, everyone has a good year or two and then they fall off. Kyle is not GREAT enough to stay on top forever and I look forward to the day he gets knocked off his self-made throne.

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Vicki on


I’m still curious about how many have ever tried the Triple. I don’t see how you can call it a spectacular feat without knowing what you’re comparing it to. How many have done it – ten, a hundred, a thousand? Also, as others said, I’d consider it more of an accomplishment if he hadn’t wrecked the driver who was probably going to beat him in the NNS race. I don’t hate Kyle, even enjoy him sometimes. He’s an excellent driver but great? He’ll need to win a Cup championship to start to be considered for that.

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Tom McDonnell on


It’s OK if he win races, but don’t let him be the Champion. I don’t want to see him in the class with all the other Champions as he doesn’t belong there.

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mamadew88 on


He may be a “good” driver, but he will NEVER be the man that Dale Sr. was. No one will ever fill Dale’s shoes, especially a pompous jerk the likes of this idiot. and that is just that, the town’s buffoon !!! I think he wins some of these races because he has purposely wrecked other drivers and they try to avoid him just to salvage their cars.
He is Dennis the menace in a firesuit without a personality only a mother could love…..
To answer the question at hand…..Kyle Busch will NEVER earn my respect….not in my lifetime or my children, my grandchildren or anyone in my family, living or dead.

GO DALE JR……THE DRIVER WITH A PERSONALITY PLUS.

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Marcie on


HELL NO1111111111 NEVER1 CANT STAND THE ARROGANT TURD

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Nascarfan#1 on


“Today Show Host” : Today we are today to Jennifer Aniston on how she feels about Kyle Busch.

Today Show Host: Hello Jennifer, how are you? What your opinion on Kyle Busch?

Jennifer Aniston: The way he act, he’s so RETARDED, need I say more?

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Nascarfan#1 on


oop I meant Today we are talking to Jennifer Aniston on how she feels about Kyle Busch.

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Mama Donia on


Absolutely NOT!!!!! The only way Kyle won the Nationwide race was to wreck Brad, just like Carl Edwards did. What Brad did was racing, what Kyle did was wrecking the other driver!!!!!

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David on


The kid has an attutide and needs a major adjustment. When another driver is on probation you don’t take him out when he is a threat to win knowing that there is no way he can come back on you. That is the child in him. He won two of the 3 races at Bristol taking people out not squarely racing them. Nascar is nuts for letting him do that.

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Jean on


Wish I could respect his talent, but I can’t. When you “dump” the drivers in your way that is not racing. His attitude is terrible, should of been spanked as a child, atleast Kurt learn, of course it took Jimmy Spenser to do what his parents should of done!

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Carole on


Kyle, or Pee Wee, will never earn any respect in Nascar until he learn how to give respect. He has the mentality of a child. I believe he actually thinks his juvenile, disrespectful, arrogant attitude is amusing. There is definately something wrong with that picture. As far as the Trifecta, big deal, how many Cup driver did he beat to win the Truck and Nationwide series. Not many, because not many of them run all three.

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maryk88 on


Klye might not have the most stage presents but he is a GREAT driver

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Maureen on


I try very hard to like Kyle Busch and almost got beat up at one of the races for defending him, but thanks to security they saved me. I admire Kyle Busch and really enjoy watching him race but he disappoints me at times. For instance, taking poor Brad Keselowski out like he did was entirely all uncalled for and so very wrong. Montoya took Jimmie Johnson out on Sunday and Jimmie said he didn’t think it was intentional………………same hit as Brad to Kyle and Kyle decided to wipe Brad out……….that was evil! I enjoy watching Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski race and if neither is in the race, I will not go or watch it. Cup, I like all the regulars like……..Dale Jr., Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kane, Denny Hamlin and the greatest racer of today, Kyle Busch. Everyone should notice how Kyle Busch has changed. He is better and kind signing autographs off the track. I love his head shake from side to side on his car after winning a race………..he is so cute in his suit…………looks like a boy toy. Adorable!

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John Koziol on


publicly admits he wrecked someone on purpose to win…because if he didnt he wouldnt have had the guts to win the race on his own merits…i think nascar needs to take him to the woodshed and make an example out of him…

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Bob on


Kyle Busch is a jerk, taking drivers out of the race is not what I call being a good driver, If he was driving 20 years ago he would not have the guts to be a driver, back then they would have kicked the crap out of him for the way he drives, the jerk is nuts, he needs Jimmy spencer to break his face. Nascar protects him when they should park him. things like this is ruining Nascar racing, they have lost thousands of good fans because of what they are doing to racing.

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Marilynn Bell on


As far as I am concerned, Kyle is still, as Brad so aptly put it, an ass! I think it was Rusty Wallace (who only talks about when “he” drove) say on the prerace show that Kyle was a clean driver and he would never have bumped Brad in order to win. Obviously he has been watching different races than the rest of us with a whole other group of drivers. Ask Brian Vickers if he thinks Kyle is a clean racer, Carl Edwards, and just about any other driver out there. They even show highligts of Kyle running into the back end of someone. Now that is clean racing? He never has been and never will be a clean racer. The only way he can win most of the time is to punt someone out of the race. I will be so glad when ESPN’s races are over and we don’t have to listen to Rusty Wallace anymore! Hey Rusty! You don’t drive any more and the cars are totally different today then in “your day”. Your day is over, move on!

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Noemie on


hell no, first check to see if he’s on performance enhancing drugs then we’ll talk.. Kyle Bush is nothing but a spoiled show off. It’s Jimmie Johnson all the way.

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Judith Hatton on


I think he is a spoiled brat that does not deserve the talent he has. Someome will come along that is a little more cocky than he is and as good a driver or better. That attitude of rubbing your eyes etc. just turns people against him on the most part. It sure takes away from wins. Get a championship under your belt before you get more cocky. Coach and JD why are you not calming his smartelecness down, you always sat on Tony Stewart when he said or did something. Get Kyle under control. When Carl said he did what he had to do to win, he got fined and put on probation. Kyle said the same thing, why isn’t he on probation? Come on Nascar, what is good for one is good for the others. Coach, please think about this. I have always thought you tried to be fair, even when I was upset when you jumped Tony. Kyle is a good driver but a big smartelec. .

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Marcie on


I AGREE MEGAN. HE IS NOTHING BUT A POMPOUS ASS!!!!!!!! SPOILED ROTTEN IDIOT! I DONT CARE WHAT A GOOD DRIVER HE MAY BE. HIS PERSONALITY IS THAT OF A COCKROACH

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Grace on


No I do not like Kyle Busch he is arrogant and needs an attitude ajustment.All the cars aresupposed to equal but not Kyle’s his is illegal just like jimmie johnson’s.They have something in those engines that they can’t find. Did anyone ever hear of almost illegal like they did last year with jimmy johnson’s car and Nascar let them get away with it and he would not have won the championship and kyle is just as arrogant as jimmie johnson

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Evie M. on


NO, he doesn’t deserve my respect until he rids himself of his arrogant attitude. I’m sick of hearing that there are alot of other drivers who have or have had the same attitude but that doesn’t make it right now does it??? He thinks way too highly of himself for his own good and I don’t even care what Coach Gibbs said about him on “Victory Lane” A jerk is a jerk until he changes his attitude. Period. Now you have my two-cents worth ! ! !

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poohluvs88 on


Kyle Busch has amazing talent. Will he be as good as Dale Sr.? No…and for people compairing him to Sr., is asinine. There is only 1 Intimator, PERIOD. Until Kyle wins 7 championships and 76 races, then we will talk about it.

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AZomah on


NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with the person who said he only won two races, and everyone that call him a jerk! The people who compare him to Big E, no comment, could not keep my language clean!

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Mare on


Kyle got too big too fast for his britches and it went to his head and he seems to think everyone should like is pompous ass attitude. Well, that is OK if you want to like it, but I’m one that gets tired of hearing him complain of his car like it is the worst car on the track, but then goes and wins the race. I think he does that to make us think he can drive an awful car no matter what—and then win. He is in the catagory of a dirty driver in my book. See how he took Brad out so innocently and not get fined? I’m not saying he can’t drive, I’m saying-I just don’t like his attitude—.

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Debbie on


To Kyle, There is only on Dale Sr, and you will never be him. Your an arrogant ass and you need to grow up. You think you really won those three races your wrong. You should have lost nationwide. Your a loser and always will be a loser. And for that girl, how much do you pay her to stand next to you and say she is your girlfriend. Your time will come and someone will kick your ass. Respect you will never have. Your nothing but a whinning baby.

LOSER

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JUDY on


NO RESPECT FOR HIM NEVER IN THIS LIFE TIME HE NEEDS PUT INTO THE WALL.

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bowvis on


Kyle Busch is an idiot pure and simple. If it looks like a duck, acts like a duck, quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. He is an idiot. He knew Brad could not retaliate so he took him out. That was a cheap shot. In past years he would have been invited out behind the hauler and taught a little respect.
He takes away my enjoyment of Nascar.

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Kim on


I have never and will never respect Kyle Busch. He is soooooo jealous of Dale Earnhardt Jr. He thinks he should get the popularity votes over Junior because he has won a few races and Junior is in a dry spell. But Junior races with more class and respect for his fellow drivers. Kyle Busch has NO class!! And NO respect for anyone on the track, not even his own brother, obviously!! I will always root for Dale Earnhardt Jr. He is doing so much better this year and will continue to get back into his groove. As many times as Kyle Busch has wrecked Junior, he hasn’t even retaliated. That is class!! Go Junior!!

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#88fan on


kyle busch WHO? he deserves NOOOOO respect from anyone. He is and always will be an ASS and he is also a CHEATER and needs to be stopped.

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Evie on


Hello-NO respect here.

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Tom on


What I don’t understand is why didn’t Nascar call Kyle into the trailer to ask him why he took Brad out? Did I miss something here. They did it with Brad and Carl Edwards. Are they afraid of Kyle?

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Marie Minter on


Kyle’s mother must be so proud she raised a jerk like him, sure glad he isn;t my kid. I will no longer watch any race he is running in, tired of Nascar letting him get away with his antics. I also think his engine is illegal.

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lady Red on


Kyle who? If I were his girlfriend I would be so embarassed to be at the track with him. But, money can overlook a lot. All you race shows and announcers out there, when Kyle is talked about or you show that face I hit the remote. I’ve always loved NASCAR but it has become the kyle show and I choose not to watch when his face is on.

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Dennis on


You still gotta admire the man he sure can wheel a car around a track like nobodys business. Reminds of the way “Dale Sr.” used to drive.BALLS TO WALL,hardly ever did you here him complain it was the cars fault. Takes a brass set to drive on the edge like he does every weekend. cudos to him.

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Philip Marrano on


I Love NASCAR. I was a Richard Petty Fan Then a Rusty Wallace Fan And Finally a Tony Stewart Fan. I have Tony Stewart License Plates, Championship
Jackets & Hats. I hate wrecks But sometimes retaliation is necessary. I love to see Tony win but when any driver wins a wheel to wheel race, he earned it and
i,m happy for him. Tony has,nt made me happy so far this season.
Yes, Kyle Busch is a spoiled COCKY Brat BUT is the best Race Care Driver in
NASCAR presently . I believe he will mature and will eventually gain respect from
drivers and fans. Even Jimmy Spencer thinks Kyle is a talented Driver. Kyle has
made NASCAR Racing more exciting Lately. GIVE HIM SOME SLACK, PLEEZE./

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lady Red on


Enough of Kyle Busch. He isn’t worth the space he is taking up here. Even if he adjusts his attitude I will never like him, he has set himself up to be one of the most disliked drivers to ever hit the track. Enjoy your time,
Kyle, it won’t last forever. I have already forgotten last weekend and your so-called “record”.

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REGAN on


Jimmy Spencer? Who is that? LOL!!!!!

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Carroll on


Kyle Bush is a disgrace to racing, There is nothing he could do now to earn my respect. Nascar should have their A$$ kicked for allowing this piece of S**** to continue racing with all the people he intentionally wrecks and braggs about it after the race. Any company who sponsors Bush I do not buy their products period.

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James Wheeler on


No, it’s more like that sign should say, “Kyle Busch SUCKS, DEAL WITH IT!!” I have always felt this way about him ever since he smashed the guitar in the Nashville Superspeedway Victory Lane a couple of years or so back.

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Bob Pegan on


!8 is right up there in every race. I guess when you crash the best cars in the field intentionally the 18 knowing the 99 had a far superior car and did not want Carl there, as he was Saturday, at the end of the race. The first oppurtuinity he got he crashed the 99. Anyone can be up at the top at the end of the race with that strategy. Look at the 24 at the end when as Daryl put it “WAS SHORT TRACK RACING. I am not a 24 fan but that was racing. 24 didn’t wreck him though. Something needs to be done THIS WEEK about the 18.

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