NASCAR Fans Unsurprised at Joe Gibbs’ “Surprised” Kyle Busch Claim

For a while, one of the big ongoing stories is the future of Kyle Busch. This has cropped up because of the impending departure of M&M’s from NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing. Earlier at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Joe Gibbs spoke about the Kyle Busch scenario. He acknowledged that it is difficult to get things done, but they are working hard. However, he was surprised that the process is taking so long.

In response to that, many fans pinned the blame on Kyle Busch for the delay. For them, a large part of the issue is with the 2-time Cup Series champion’s attitude.

Fans acknowledged that Busch is hugely marketable and incredibly talented. However, some insisted that they would think twice about signing on as his sponsor because he tends to criticize the team a lot.

Others agreed, suggesting that if it had been anyone else, then the deal would have been struck long ago.

Of course, as a former double champion, his wages will also be pretty high. Additionally, fans believe that no one will want to associate themselves with an ‘angry aging bad boy’.

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Of course, some also defended Busch, saying that if his attitude was the problem, then M&M’s would have left long ago. Instead, they have stuck with him since 2008, with a partnership that is nearly 15 years.

What next for Kyle Busch in NASCAR?

For now, the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing driver will be torn between focusing on his Cup Series campaign and his immediate future. For obvious reasons, sponsors will want to associate themselves with a newly crowned champion, so that is one goal for him, to win the championship.

Hopefully, Kyle Busch should be able to finally put pen to paper and rope in a sponsor soon. Although people have called out his attitude, they did not deny that he more than makes up for it in his talent.

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The driver has proven that he is capable of winning because he has recorded at least one win every year for 18 years.