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Love him or hate him, Kyle Busch is undoubtedly one of the most successful NASCAR drivers of all time. He has had a wonderful start to the 2023 Cup Series season. After almost winning the Daytona 500, he was able to take the checkered flag at the Auto Club Speedway in front of a roaring crowd. His victory is especially important as it has come early in the season, helping him gain important playoff points.

After the win, Busch took the chair in the winners’ conference at the Auto Club Speedway. He was asked about the cheers he received from the crowd, which seemed to be louder than the usual boos. His response was confident, yet playful, “Watch out, we’re going to take over. It’s just fun to see them and to give them something to cheer for again.”

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But it’s not just about the cheers for Kyle—it’s about proving his critics wrong and cementing his place as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. “It’s just fun to see them and to give them something to cheer for again,” he said. Rowdy’s run at the Auto Club Speedway 400 was certainly a major triumph for his fans as well.

Kyle Busch’s growing star power amidst a loyal fanbase

As a driver with a loyal fanbase, which he calls “Rowdy Nation,” Busch has always been one to embrace the love from his supporters and ignore the hate from his detractors. But as the cheers continue to drown the boos, it’s clear that Busch’s star power is growing.

During the conference, he said, “To have an opportunity like today to win a race this early in the season, get everybody juked up and excited, and also continue to hopefully have more races like this where we’re able to win, get some of those playoff points, kind of stockpile them a little bit so we can have a good time at the end of the year.”

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Success often comes with a fair share of criticism and detractors. However, with a loyal fanbase and a determination to keep pushing forward, Kyle is showing that he has what it takes to rise above the negativity and claim victory upon victory.

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