Kyle Busch is a character, on and off the track. His post-race interviews are talked about as much as his driving, often delivering brutally honest or hilariously passive-aggressive responses. Take Phoenix Raceway in 2017, for example, when he answered every single question with a deadpan, “Everything’s great, looking forward to getting into my racecar,” after his scuffle with Joey Logano, which led to a bleeding face. Or his infamous 2009 rant at Michigan International Speedway, where he dismissed Brian Vickers with a simple, “Unfortunately, you race with idiots.”

Love him or hate him, Busch doesn’t sugarcoat his opinions, especially when it comes to NASCAR’s officiating. And after Sunday’s race at COTA, he had plenty to say. From changing track limit rules mid-weekend to inconsistent calls that left drivers in the dark, Busch was fed up with what he saw as an unprofessional display from NASCAR. Once again, the two-time Cup champion didn’t hold back—this time, calling out NASCAR’s confusion in a way only he can.

Kyle Busch’s honest opinion about NASCAR’s track limit confusion at COTA

After the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, Kyle Busch didn’t mince words. His frustration was evident as he voiced concerns over NASCAR’s handling of track limits, which seemed to change on the fly, leaving drivers in the dark. During Stage 1, Busch spent most of his time behind leader Shane van Gisbergen, but something didn’t sit right.

He noticed van Gisbergen and others repeatedly cutting Turn 6. “I’ve just been around a few guys that aren’t paying attention to the candy stripes in Turn 6,” Busch was heard over the radio. However, the drivers went unpenalized for their actions at the mentioned turn. Busch claimed the confusion stemmed from NASCAR’s lack of decisiveness in their rules. “I heard they were going to police turns 4, 5, and 6. Then it turned into 3,4,5, and yesterday it was only 4 and 5.” Meanwhile, Kyle Larson was penalized for actions similar to SVG’s at Turn 3 at COTA on Sunday.

The inconsistency didn’t sit well with Busch. “They ain’t got a clue,” he said bluntly. NASCAR had informed teams that “vehicles must run the full course at all times,” yet drivers like van Gisbergen could cut Turn 6, while Busch was penalized for what appeared to be less aggressive track use. The confusion regarding different rules for ‘S’ curves before and during the race was palpable, and it altered the race for everyone involved.

Kyle Busch pointed out that in professional racing, track limits should be consistently enforced, not up for interpretation. “We need to be a professional Racing League that knows how to handle it professionally,” he said. “You look at Formula 1 and V8 Supercar… they all have track limits,” he further pointed out.

Formula One, despite having strict track limits rules, regularly faces criticism regarding the fair implementation of the rules. For instance, just last year, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez had a lap ruled out for going over track limits at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Only for the lap to then be judged legal and reinstate the lap timing after all.

The Richard Childress Racing driver’s remarks are a reminder of how crucial consistency is in racing. Whether it’s track limits or any other rule, NASCAR’s failure to maintain clarity puts the integrity of the race in jeopardy. Kyle Busch was frustrated, but he also sent a clear message: it’s time for NASCAR to get it together.

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2025 – A season of inconsistent NASCAR decisions?

The 2025 NASCAR season is off to a bumpy start, plagued by inconsistencies in officiating. Just a couple of months into the season, fans are already voicing their frustrations over the governing body’s handling of critical moments. What should have been clear-cut decisions have instead sparked confusion and controversy.

The chaos began at the World Center of Racing during Duel 2 when Erik Jones crossed the finish line first. However, NASCAR officials ruled Austin Cindric the winner. Why? Because the Team Penske car was slightly ahead when the caution came out on the white-flag lap. This decision set the tone for a series of inconsistent calls.

Things didn’t improve in the Daytona 500 just days later. Despite multiple cars crashing on the final lap in overtime, NASCAR officials allowed William Byron and Tyler Reddick to race to the finish line under green-flag conditions. The absence of a caution led to further confusion among drivers, teams, and fans alike.

The inconsistency continued at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where the Xfinity Series race ended with a crash on the last lap. However, officials allowed the cars to race back to the finish line, much like in the Daytona 500. But in the Cup race the following day, another last-lap incident resulted in a yellow flag. This ended what appeared to be a thrilling three-wide finish between Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar, and Kyle Larson.

With conflicting rulings across multiple races, it’s clear that NASCAR officials have failed to maintain consistency when it matters most. This has left fans frustrated and questioning the integrity of the sport. How long will it take before NASCAR addresses these discrepancies and restores order to the season?