During the recent NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa, Kyle Busch sharply criticized Ross Chastain. The previous week’s race in Sonoma had been chaotic, with many incidents throughout the day. One of the most dramatic was a collision on the final lap between Busch, driving for Richard Childress Racing, and Chastain, representing Trackhouse Racing, as they competed for a top-five position.
In an aggressive overtaking attempt, Chastain made contact with Busch, causing significant damage to Busch’s No. 8 Chevy. Busch ended up finishing 12th after his car ran out of fuel just before the finish line. Chastain claimed the maneuver was accidental, but Busch sarcastically commented on the incident after the race.
Busch acknowledged his car had issues on the final lap in Sonoma but felt he had given Chastain enough space to pass. He expressed his views on the aggressive driving styles in the series, specifically calling out Chastain. Before the Iowa race, Busch once again criticized Chastain, calling his maneuver foolish. Despite giving Chastain room to pass, Busch felt he was unfairly knocked out of contention due to the speed difference between their cars.
Podcaster and journalist Jordan Bianchi discussed Busch’s struggles in the 2024 season, warning the No. 12 team about the risks of losing crucial points. Bianchi pointed out that the team’s mistakes, both on and off the track, had led to missed opportunities to score points.
Busch’s 2024 season has been marked by frequent involvement in unfortunate incidents, much like the Sonoma race. The team is working to refine their race strategy to boost performance. With only 10 races left before the playoffs, it remains to be seen how the remainder of the season will unfold for Busch.