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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The NASCAR world can start the countdown for one of the most awaited races, the Daytona 500. All the NASCAR drivers would be looking forward to giving their best performance in the first race of this season. While two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is all geared up too, his fans seem to have some concerns.
Recently a video on Twitter was uploaded by that Legacy Jones Fan, and he wrote, “Watch how far Kyle Busch’s head travels! #daytona #NASCAR”. In the video, Richard Childress Racing driver is seen in his NextGen car where he hits the wall. The movement of his neck, though all the support present, had all the fans questioning about the safety of the driver. Some fans couldn’t stop themselves from remembering the tragic incident involving Dale Earnhardt Sr looking at the video.
Watch how far Kyle Busch's head travels! 😱#daytona #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/oIaZIax8cb
— That LEGACY Jones Fan (@thatjonesfan) February 17, 2023
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Fans concerned for Kyle Busch and other NASCAR drivers
Some fans questioned NASCAR if they seriously made some changes in the NextGen cars, keeping in mind the safety of the drivers. While some feel safety is a question in itself when they are driving at a super speed. Though they have decent support with HANS and everything in place, it still raises a lot of questions. Look at what some fans had to say out of worry and concern for their favorite race car drivers.
A Dale Earnhardt hit … I held my breath when Kyle hit that wall !!
— Leigh Anne Riley (@RileyLeighanne) February 17, 2023
Restrictor plate racing is a joke. Killed the most iconic driver in nascar history yet they continue to run them cuz they get ratings and they can help push their agenda with certain drivers running up front.
— tyler jackson (@TheShark8dirt) February 17, 2023
Great safety nascar I thought they improved it that was the same thing that happened to stenhouse last year at Daytona
— Freddy🇺🇸 (@FreddyBasanez) February 17, 2023
@NASCAR has failed! This next gen car is UNFIT to race! Cars catching on fire, no practice, toe link suspension parts that break easily, and rigid chassis…. something has got to give, but not a driver's head!
— Thomas Clark (@TomTomClark89) February 17, 2023
Drivers can only take so much. I really hope these cars get softer before we see a plate crash like KFB at the end of the 2008 July race. Imagine this car getting slammed in the rear like that.
— Super Bowl LVI Champions – Chuck Foolery (@Machwon46) February 17, 2023
When you're running 188 and hit a wall the word safe is relative.
— left-handed Grandpa 06 (@longdrive1153) February 17, 2023
The crumple zones don’t crumple no more
— Garrett (@gmoneyracing1) February 17, 2023
So they didn’t fix the safety issues at all. Noted.
— Wesley (@Chunkypuff91) February 17, 2023
How are we going backwards with safety?
— BAER (@TheGreatDanBaer) February 17, 2023
Kyle Busch’s witty side!
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Kyle Busch is known for his witty sense of humor. Recently he spoke to the media after his first-day practice session. Rowdy spotted the promotional sticker of NASCAR’s new partnership with Powerball. And what happened? Let’s find out.
Jeff Gluck, a motorsports writer, took to his Twitter and wrote, “Kyle Busch came into the media center for his news conference and saw a sticker promoting the new NASCAR partnership with Powerball. Said Kyle: “Better chance of winning that than the Daytona 500.” It looks like that Rowdy was displaying his witty sense of humor with that epic comment. Some fans applauded him while some did not understand it and had a different reaction to it. Check them out below.
Again so many seem to miss Kyle Busch's tongue in cheek sense of humor. 😂
— 8Fan (@J_S_jla) February 15, 2023
Doesn’t sound to confident 😬
— Kevin (@CdnPostie4life) February 15, 2023
KFB is back !!
— Dave Richardson (@DaveRichNascar) February 15, 2023
Say you've never won a Daytona 500 without saying you've never won a Daytona 500.
— Kyuss Smith (@KyussSmith) February 15, 2023
That's quite literally the joke. Thanks for ruining it.
— Latham (@LathamsRaceGFX) February 16, 2023
Like Dale Sr it’s one of the few things that has eluded him. But, RCR knows their way around Daytona and KFB has a new group of bow tie wearing friends.
— Chad Rhodes (@chad_rhodes2113) February 15, 2023
Unfortunately he is right. Super speedway racing is a lottery these days. Don’t matter how good the driver is, the cars, aero, package doesn’t allow for drivers to distinguish their skills well enough.
— 🐐 (@SportFan45) February 16, 2023
Dang, I was hoping he would be fired up and ready to destroy the field. Thought this was his year. Makes me a little worried for his chances.
— Caleb (@caleb_matthew21) February 15, 2023
He went from being spun at the Clash to finishing top three in like 50 laps. He'll be fine.
— Brett (@22fan4ever) February 15, 2023
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That’s because its not racing, its a survival shit show…..who ever survives has a chance….Daytona, and talledega shouldnt even be on the list anymore
— Ross McMillan (@rosspower46) February 15, 2023
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No matter what, Rowdy seems to be geared up for the race, and what better if he could kick off by winning this first race of the season? Fans would certainly love to see him win and that would make his first Daytona 500 win ever.
