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TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 27: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Chocolate Bar Toyota, talks with his brother, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 27: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Chocolate Bar Toyota, talks with his brother, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Well, all the rumors about the allegedly fake 3rd charter by Richard Childress Racing came true. But with some very bitter news. Unfortunately, Kurt Busch announced he will step away from full-time racing in 2023. Although this opened the door for Reddick to enter the #45 car next year, it was at the cost of one of the more iconic drivers on the grid. And his brother, Kyle Busch is clearly heartbroken.
Was this was forced by 23XI boss, or it was planned all along, or a mere coincidence? We will never know. But what we do know is that it hit his brother more than any other driver.
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In fact, Kyle went on to Twitter to give a proper send-off to his brother. And, sadly, point out the harsh fact that NASCAR will not be the same without him.
Proud of u bro n all that u have accomplished behind the wheel! It sure won’t b the same out there without u. Excited to see what’s next. 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/j2tpgMIPYl
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) October 15, 2022
But he remains optimistic. Although Kyle confessed his brother leaving the sport is “disheartening” he will be normal.
Kyle added, “He’ll be able to be normal — as normal as a Busch is — for the rest of his life.” Well, “as normal as a Busch is” is one line we NASCAR fans know better than anyone else, and the grid is not the same without a Busch.
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But why did Kurt step away from racing?
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We might never know Tyler Reddick’s role in Busch’s departure from racing. But the 2004 Cup Series Champion brought another point up, which is his concussion-like symptoms.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Busch said, “This is more of being unselfish and respecting what has to happen in this industry,” And the fans are not happy about the car causing literally ending a driver’s career.
Safest race cars the worlds every built in every series but the very series thay led the resurgence to focus on Driver safety
— RacingArcher (@racespy) October 15, 2022
Heartbreaking man
— matt (@Matt51801) October 16, 2022
As someone who knows people with multiple concussions through sports, I can say he's made the right call. Some can't remember things and others have issues talking.
— Big Nose Al (@Bozo_Alan) October 16, 2022
Bad part is there are still four races left for that crap car to end another carrier.
— Martin Jaco (@mjaco31766) October 15, 2022
As a race fan I’m disappointed in NASCAR for allowing this car to cut somebody’s career short but I’m glad his health will be OK for the long run
— Kurt Nielsen (@oilrun2015) October 15, 2022
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Sad he got forced into retirement but concussions are no joke. I had to quit in 16 from concussions they were coming easier and faster. Still can bump into something and feel the symptoms.
— Jeff J (@JeffJoldersma) October 16, 2022
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A poorly designed stock car ending one of the most iconic drivers’ career has got to be one of the saddest stories in NASCAR history. But this might be a wake-up call for NASCAR. Can we expect a statement from them anytime soon?
