NASCAR Lifts Kurt Busch Suspension, Outlines On-Going Requirements
NASCAR announced today that, effectively immediately, the indefinite suspension of Kurt Busch has been lifted. He is eligible to return to NASCAR racing under indefinite probation subject to additional mandatory requirements that include but are not limited to participation in a treatment program and full compliance with any judicial requirements placed upon him. Continue reading →
NASCAR Statement
“NASCAR is aware of the Delaware Department of Justice announcement today regarding driver Kurt Busch. As we disclosed Monday, he has accepted the terms and conditions of a reinstatement program and is actively participating in the program. Kurt Busch’s eligibility for reinstatement will continue to be governed by that program and the NASCAR Rule Book, though the elimination of the possibility of criminal charges certainly removes a significant impediment to his reinstatement.”
In the XFINITY Series’ Alert Today Florida 300 on Lap 112, during a ten-car wreck that started at the exit from the Daytona International Speedway tri-oval, Kyle Busch crashed nose-first into the concrete wall inside turn one. Busch climbed from his car but was unable to stay on his feet.
Emergency medical technicians put an air cast on Busch’s right leg before lifting him on a stretcher into a waiting ambulance. and sent directly to Halifax Medical Center for further evaluation. Busch was awake and alert and undergoing treatment for his leg injury. Joe Gibbs Racing said Busch will not drive in Sunday’s Daytona 500. Taking his place is Matt Crafton.
Sunday’s race will be the first Sprint Cup event since the 2001 season without one of the Busch brothers – Kurt or Kyle – in the field.
On Friday, NASCAR issued the following statements about Kurt Busch: Continue reading →
NASCAR has issued the following statement after the Court Order of Protection against Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch:
“NASCAR has been closely following the civil proceedings in Kent County (Del.) Family Court regarding driver Kurt Busch and therefore is aware of the court order issued today. We now await the full findings of the Commissioner and any actions by the Attorney General of Delaware related to the allegations against Busch.
“As we stated earlier, NASCAR fully recognizes the serious nature of this specific situation and the broader issue of domestic violence. We will continue to gather information and monitor this situation very closely, and we expect our members to conduct themselves properly.”
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