Kyle Busch Set To Compete In Kyle Larson’s Racing Challenge As America’s Best Late Model Dirt Driver Looks Forward to Meeting Him – “Give Him a Good Hot Rod”

When it comes to embracing a challenge, Kyle Busch is never afraid of jumping right into it. And continuing his adventurous streak, Busch will now be seen competing in the Kyle Larson presents FloRacing Late Model Challenge at the Volunteer Speedway.

Driving the #76B dirt late model prepared by Brandon Overton and Wells Motorsports team, Busch will join Kyle Larson and other late model dirt racers in Tennessee on April 6, 2023.

What does America’s Top Late Model Dirt Driver has to say about Kyle Busch’s new challenge?

Excited to see the two-time Cup champion behind the #76’s wheel, Overton told FloRacing, “It’s definitely cool. You grow up watching all of these guys. I’ve never met him, so I’m excited for that. I’ve watched him pretty much my whole life.”

Furthermore, Overton shared that he was nervous about Rowdy driving one of his cars. Explaining how he and his team are intent on providing him with the best car on the track, he said, “To say he’s going to be driving one of my race cars… I think I’m going to be more nervous watching him than I am when I’m racing out there.”

“We’re looking forward to it. We’re just going to try to give him a good hot rod.”

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But didn’t Kyle Busch once say that dirt racing takes NASCAR backward?

It’s true. The news about Kyle Busch embracing a Late Model Challenge might bring back some not-so-cool dirt racing memories for some fans. Back in April 2022, Busch publically stated that the governing body must ‘cut the cord’ when it comes to dirt racing.

During his interview before the dirt race at Bristol, a NASCAR reporter asked Busch about his views on dirt racing and if NASCAR should continue it.

To this, Busch simply replied, “Cut the cord. As Richard Petty said, ‘Dirt takes our sport backwards.”

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Ironically, Kyle Busch won the dirt race at Bristol that year and later said that a lot of different variables affect these races. The execution of dirt races in the Cup Series is the major reason for the concerns surrounding the format. But after his win at Bristol last year, Busch did admit that the tracks are getting better and the drivers don’t have to rely on the water truck driver.