NASCAR’s power-packed comeback at the Madhouse has once again proved the title to be intact. And Rowdy seems destined for such a confrontation now, whether it’s with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024, All-Star Race, or Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. With full of swing moments; the first heat race got heated. Before approaching to final, the aggression, frustration, and hunger to qualify made the situation intense between Kyle Busch and #7. 

 But this time he made his way for topping 5 despite getting a final warning in his fight against a Chevy teammate, Justin Haley,

How did Kyle Busch fight with a Chevy teammate

 “Busch and Haley are not best friends tonight,” says the NASCAR commentator during the first heat race at the narrow race track of 0.25 miles. When the 25 laps race was in its caution run, the aggressive driving style of Justin Haley couldn’t prevent him from continuous contact with Busch No. 8 green and blue Chevrolet car. Well, it just started, and there was more coming.

He didn’t just provoke him to pass, but when the Richard Childress Racing driver tried to squeeze down Haley’s No.7 Chevy car, Haley turned the left on the inside line leading to spun Busch car a few laps later. This caused the caution flag to be out, but during that time, Rowdy had already made up his mind about retaliation, and he expressed his frustration over the team’s radio. 

“Never gave me one f***king corner,” Busch said. His spotter Derek Kneeland agreed, “Oh, I’m aware….I got plenty to say but I’m trying to turn over a new leaf.” Rowdy, who never forgave of such an incident, hit Haley’s bumper continuously pushing him on track. Where his spotter instructed him, “Just stay off him here…..Give it to him when you need it, when it matters.”  To calm the situation, NASCAR had to step in and warn Busch to cool down in the caution period, still Busch after him to make the situation in their favor, “Alright, we’re getting a warning here,” Derek explained him “And they said this is the last warning. Come off the bumper.” Busch said exclaiming frustration and understanding of the situation “It’s okay to do it under green, though. Got it.”

Though the Chevrolet racing family members got in on track hustle, this couldn’t stop the 39-year-old driver from getting him a spot in 4th place even after starting 13th. The Spire Motorsports driver Justin Haley, however, finished 8 after starting 4th. Although Noah Gragson, who started 7th and finished 3rd was also involved in making contact with Haley’s car where the three drivers got involved. While Kyle Busch and Justin Haley were busy striking each other, Gragson drove a gutsy turn beside the wall and passed by both the drivers.

Despite other races were not that insanely intense, the fun fact revolves around the pole drivers keeping their position safe. As many eminent NASCAR drivers made progress to the main event, now it’s time to keep all eyes on your favorite star and make some noise for them. 

Madhouse is going to be wild as the big boys made it to the final

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Starting from Chase Elliott in heat race 1, to Chris Buescher in 2, Denny Hamlin in 3, and going ahead to 4th with Tyler Reddick, all the pole start drivers were able to maintain their position till the final lap in the race. By qualifying for the final, they have secured a good start position in the CookOut Clash lineup as well. Where Chase Elliott will again start first, Chris Buescher second, Denny Hamlin third, and Tyler Reddick going 4th. The second-position starters in the heat races followed the same pattern; their starting positions reflected their heat race finishing positions. 

Out of 39, 20 have saved themselves the spot in the final race to start, but the opportunity is still there for 3 drivers to line up. However, the 23rd position is more likely to be saved for Ryan Blaney as per his 2024 points standing with 5035, who got at 10th finish, after starting 3rd in the first heat race itself and he will be starting at a 17th position in the last chance to qualify. 

Although there seem higher chances for Ty Dillion and Zane Smith to make their way into the final race as they are starting at pole position and second, respectively. Still, the race is more likely to be getting intense on the narrow track which is an addition to the frustration level, and on top of it, drivers like Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Austin Dillon, Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, Burt Myers and many more will be fighting for them getting the spot in the 23 drivers race at the 2025 Cookout Clash. 

Just a few minutes more to go, it will be fun to see who makes their way to the 2 vacant spots in the final lineup and how intense the main event get with these drivers to be akin to the high competitive spirit and all aim for winnings, However, it looks like Kyle Busch has come prepared this time with his continuous hands racing at dirt event off-season to keep up with his competitive spirit this Cup Season, after all once a rowdy, will always be rowdy.